Test-Taking Strategies and Skills

The video provides comprehensive advice on preparing for and taking tests. It begins by addressing test anxiety and offers general preparation tips, such as studying, getting enough sleep, and eating a good breakfast. It then covers strategies for tackling the test, including reading directions carefully and answering easy questions first. For multiple choice questions, it suggests using elimination and identifying keywords. The video also offers guidance on writing essays, emphasizing the importance of focusing on key verbs and writing neatly. Finally, it advises reviewing answers before submitting the test.

What is the first step Polly suggests for preparing for a test?

• Skipping difficult topics

• Asking a friend for help

• Taking a practice test

• Studying hard

What should you do the night before a test according to the video?

• Skip dinner

• Watch a movie

• Get plenty of sleep

• Stay up late studying

Why is it important to read the test directions carefully?

• To know the number of questions

• To ensure you follow the instructions correctly

• To understand the grading criteria

• To find out the test duration

What is a recommended strategy for answering test questions?

• Answer the hardest questions first

• Answer the easiest questions first

• Answer questions in random order

• Answer questions alphabetically

When taking a multiple-choice test, what should you do before looking at the options?

• Guess the answer

• Read the question and try to answer it yourself

• Read all the options first

• Skip the question

What is the process of elimination in multiple-choice tests?

• Eliminating definitely wrong answers

• Skipping the question

• Choosing the first option

• Guessing the answer

How can identifying similar answers help in multiple-choice tests?

• It helps you choose both answers

• It allows you to eliminate both answers

• It suggests neither answer is correct

• It confirms both answers are correct

What should you do before writing an essay in a test?

• Start writing immediately

• Write a draft on scratch paper

• Discuss with a classmate

• Underline key verbs in the question

Why is it important to write neatly in an essay section?

• To use less paper

• To impress the teacher

• To make it easier for the teacher to follow your thoughts

• To save time

What should you do if you spend too long on a question?

• Ask the teacher for help

• Guess the answer

• Make a note and move on

• Skip it and never return