Trying Your Best on Tests
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Objective
I can identify strategies for staying focused and motivated during tests to achieve my best possible score.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
3 questions
Explain how the idea of "sharpening" from the pencil analogy relates to challenges you might face during a test, and how overcoming those challenges can make you better.
Describe a time you made a mistake on a test. How did you correct it or learn from it, and how can you apply that experience to future tests?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe one specific strategy you can use to stay focused if you start to feel distracted during a test. Explain a technique you can use to stay motivated if you encounter a difficult question on a test. ”
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