Study Skills Lesson 7 Test Taking

Preparing for Tests Daily: –Highlight important words and ideas in notes –Read assignments the teacher gives –Keep notes and handouts organized –Have a regular place to study that has everything you need Several Nights before the Test - Use study methods that fit your own style - Review for several nights instead of cramming - Get a good night’s sleep before the test The Day of the Test - Eat a good breakfast - Spend 10 – 15 minutes reviewing - Bring all the necessary materials, ie. Pen, pencil

Test Taking Helpful Hints Types of Tests –True/False –Multiple Choice –Matching –Fill in/Short Answer

TRUE/FALSE True/False tests give a statement and ask you to decide whether the statement is true or false. If any part of the statement is false then the answer is false. 1.Go with your first hunch unless you are certain you made a mistake. 2.Beware of statements with words like all, always, never, or only. 3.The words usually, likely, often and frequently are more likely to indicate a true statement.

Multiple Choice Multiple Choice questions ask you to choose the correct answer from a list of possibilities. 1. Read the entire question 2. Try to think of the answer before you look at the choices. 3. Read all choices even if you are certain you have found the correct answer. 4. If you aren’t sure which is correct, cross out the choices you know are wrong. Then make your best guess.

Matching A matching section usually gives you two lists and asks you to pair up the information. 1.Match the pairs you are sure of first. 2.Cross off what you have used. 3.Guess as best you can on the others, don’t leave blanks.

Fill in/Short Answer Fill in the blanks give you a sentence and ask you to fill in a missing word. Short answers ask you to respond with a few sentences in your own words. 1.Read each question completely, don’t rush. 2.Watch for directions – sometimes in order to get credit you must write in complete sentences.

Study Skills Quiz Use your knowledge of study skills and test questions to try to answer these questions. Write True or False _____ 1. It is often helpful to study in a quiet environment. _____ 2. Everyone learns and remembers things the same way. Match the study methods with the type of learner. A) Seeing Learner B) Hearing Learner c) Doing Learner ______1. Could listen to a book on tape while reading along. ______2. Could jump rope while saying multiplication tables. ______3. Could make flashcards of spelling words.

Choose the correct answer. 1.Words at the top of a dictionary page that give the first and last entries on that page are known as a.Entry wordsb. Guide wordsc. Context clues Fill in the blank. 1. __________________is an example of a strategy that helps you understand what you read in textbooks.

Final Tips When you get your test: -Jot down cues to help you -Scan the test -Begin to work -Circle the questions you get stuck on -Check over your test These strategies will help lead you to a successful school career!