Test- Taking
Essential Test-Taking Advice
Try out these strategies while you’re still in high
school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert.
Before The Test.
Eat well.
Studies show that you need good nutrition to
concentrate and perform your best.
Bring the right supplies.
Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses,
calculators or whatever else you need on test day.
Review the whole test before you start.
See how many sections and what types of questions
are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.
Jot down your first thoughts.
During your first scan of the test, make quick
notes about your thoughts. For example, you may want to outline your answers to
written-response and essay questions right away.
During the test.
Read the directions.
It’s important that you follow the instructions
exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.
Answer
easy questions first.
Doing this can jog your memory about useful facts.
You may also come across information that can help you with other questions.
Answer
every question.
Unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try
to answer every question; you may be able to get partial credit for those you
begin but don’t complete correctly
Ask
Questions
If a question isn’t clear, talk to your teacher. If
that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin
Identify
Key Words
This helps you focus on the main idea of
challenging questions
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