how to do great taking tests! sasha carp counselor fruitville elementary
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HOW TO DO GREAT TAKING TESTS!
Sasha CarpCounselor
Fruitville Elementary
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Created from
TRUE OR FALSE? TESTS STINK, by Trevor Romain and Elizabeth Verdick,
and other materials
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Taking tests can be kind of scary…..
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The problems can look so big…
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There is just so much stuff to look at….
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….that you can wind up feeling overwhelmed!
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You might start to feel short of breath…..
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..or feeling like you’d like to just run away!
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You’ll think, “I’d really rather be home right now instead of taking
this test.”
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“Hey, why are tests that important, anyway?”
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But, tests are more important than you think.
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Results of tests help us figure out ways to help you learn more.
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And, they help the school make decisions later about classes you might need, or courses you
might need to take.
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There’s no way to get AROUND having to take tests…..
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So, it’s a good idea to learn some ways to do BETTER on them!
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Here’s a look at some things that can help you.
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Get plenty of sleep the night before the test.
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Eat a good dinner that night, too.
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…and a good breakfast the next morning!
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Wear comfortable clothes to school that day….
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…and arrive to school ON TIME !!!
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Be sure to have your supplies, like pencils and erasers….
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If you wear glasses, don’t forget and leave them at home!
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And, if your teacher will allow it, bring a snack that’s good for you.
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You already know snacks that are healthy…..
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….and OTHER snacks that are, well, you get the idea!
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Before the test, there are some things to do to help you to relax.
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First of all, STAY CALM!
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Just know that you need to relax, and simply try to do your best!
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Don’t expect to be able to answer EVERY question on the test.
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Don’t be afraid to guess, if you have to…….
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Follow your “hunches.”
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Try NOT to watch the clock all the time.
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Work rapidly, but CAREFULLY!!
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Try not to spend too much time filling in the bubbles on your worksheet.
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Pay close attention to following the directions.
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Read each question carefully.
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Be sure you mark the answer to each question on the right place of your answer
sheet.
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If you have time at the end, go back and look over your answers.
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Think TWICE before you change an answer….your first answer MAY have
been RIGHT!!
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If you change an answer, be sure to ERASE the first one completely!
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If you start to feel frustrated….
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Put your pencil down, take a few deep breaths…..
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…and soon you’ll be ready to dive back in!
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Here are some MORE Test Taking Hints!
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1. BE TEST WISEPay attention when your teacher
says “this will be on the test!”
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2. BE A TEST DETECTIVEListen for clues from your teacher, such as “you need to know this.”
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3. TAKE A PRACTICE TESTIt can help you to sharpen your
skills.
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4. ON TRUE-FALSE TESTS….look for words like sometimes, most, and rarely,
which are often TRUE.
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… and watch OUT for words like always or never, which are often
FALSE.
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HERE ARE SOME TESTING “DO’S AND DON’TS”
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DO ask what kind of test it will be, and what it will
cover.
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DON’T BECOME TEST OBSESSED!Teacher: “Did you have a nice weekend?”
Student: “Is that going to be on the TEST?”
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If someone tries to cheat off of your paper, DO cover up your test, and
keep going.
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DON’T leap up from your desk, shouting, “HEY, everybody, this cheater is cheating
off of me!”
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Watch out for the FIVE SIGNS OF TEST STRESS.
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1. You freeze up during the test.
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2. Your mind goes completely blank.
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3. You start wishing for a disaster.
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4. You’re so nervous that you don’t even realize you’re holding your breath.
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5. You feel like you’re on the world’s largest roller coaster – and the safety bar
just broke!
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Some kids think that students who make high grades simply LOVE to take tests,
and NEVER get nervous, right?
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WRONG! Some of the brightest students have TERRIBLE Test Stress!
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You need to REMOVE negative thoughts from your brain.
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Thoughts like:“I’m going to fail.”
“I’m so dumb.”
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Sometimes it’s good to find a “study buddy,” so you can work
together.
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Don’t just study the night before the test…review your notes OFTEN!
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It is VERY important to……
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Just keep a positive attitude….
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… and just keep telling yourself “I CAN DO IT!”
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And pretty soon, you’ll feel OK about taking ANY test!
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Well……ALMOST any test!
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Tests are not always fun…
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…but you’ll always have to TAKE them.
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Want to know the BEST thing about tests?
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Once they are over, you feel TERRIFIC!
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Other people are proud of you.
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But, best of all, YOU are proud of YOURSELF.
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Hang in there…you’re going to do GREAT!!!!
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THE END
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True or False: Tests Stink,
by Trevor Romain and Elizabeth Verdick