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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nTop Ten Test-Taking Tips for Students<\/h2>\nHere are the top ten tips to success!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
1. Have a Positive Attitude<\/strong>
\nApproach the big test as you\u2019d approach a giant jigsaw puzzle. It might be tough, but you can do it! A positive attitude goes a long way toward success.<\/p>\n2. Make a Plan<\/strong>
\nThe week before the test, ask your teacher what the test is going to cover. Is it from the textbook only? Class notes? Can you use your calculator? If you\u2019ve been absent, talk to friends about material you may have missed. Make a list of the most important topics to be covered and use that as a guide when you study. Circle items that you know will require extra time. Be sure to plan extra time to study the most challenging topics.<\/p>\n3. The Night Before<\/strong>
\nCramming doesn\u2019t work. If you\u2019ve followed a study plan, the night before the test you should do a quick review and get to bed early. Remember, your brain and body need sleep to function well, so don\u2019t stay up late!<\/p>\n4. The Morning of the Test<\/strong>
\nDid you know that you think better when you have a full stomach? So don\u2019t skip breakfast the morning of the test. Get to school early and do a ten-minute power study right before the test, so your brain is turned on and tuned up.<\/p>\n5. Test Time<\/strong>
\nBefore the test begins, make sure you have everything you\u2019ll need \u2013 scratch paper, extra pencils, your calculator (if you\u2019re allowed to use it). Understand how the test is scored: Do you lose points for incorrect answers? Or is it better to make guesses when you\u2019re not sure of the answer? Read the instructions! You want to make sure you are marking answers correctly.<\/p>\n6. Manage Your Time<\/strong>
\nScan through the test quickly before starting. Answering the easy questions first can be a time saver and a confidence builder. Plus, it saves more time in the end for you to focus on the hard stuff.<\/p>\n7. I\u2019m Stuck!<\/strong>
\nThose tricky problems can knock you off balance. Don\u2019t get worried or frustrated. Reread the question to make sure you understand it, and then try to solve it the best way you know how. If you\u2019re still stuck, circle it and move on. You can come back to it later. What if you have no idea about the answer? Review your options and make the best guess you can, but only if you don\u2019t lose points for wrong answers.<\/p>\n8. Multiple-Choice Questions<\/strong>
\nThe process of elimination can help you choose the correct answer in a multiple-choice question. Start by crossing off the answers that couldn\u2019t be right. Then spend your time focusing on the possible correct choices before selecting your answer.<\/p>\n9. Neatness Counts<\/strong>
\nIf your 4s look like 9s, it could be a problem. Be sure that your writing is legible and that you erase your mistakes. For machine-scored tests, fill in the spaces carefully.<\/p>\n10. I\u2019m Done!<\/strong>
\nNot so fast \u2013 when you complete the last item on the test, remember that you\u2019re not done yet. First, check the clock and go back to review your answers, making sure that you didn\u2019t make any careless mistakes (such as putting the right answer in the wrong place or skipping a question). Spend the last remaining minutes going over the hardest problems before you turn in your test.<\/p>\nFollow these test tips, and you\u2019ll know you did your best \u2013 congratulations!<\/p>\n
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Here are the top ten tips to success!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
1. Have a Positive Attitude<\/strong>
\nApproach the big test as you\u2019d approach a giant jigsaw puzzle. It might be tough, but you can do it! A positive attitude goes a long way toward success.<\/p>\n2. Make a Plan<\/strong>
\nThe week before the test, ask your teacher what the test is going to cover. Is it from the textbook only? Class notes? Can you use your calculator? If you\u2019ve been absent, talk to friends about material you may have missed. Make a list of the most important topics to be covered and use that as a guide when you study. Circle items that you know will require extra time. Be sure to plan extra time to study the most challenging topics.<\/p>\n3. The Night Before<\/strong>
\nCramming doesn\u2019t work. If you\u2019ve followed a study plan, the night before the test you should do a quick review and get to bed early. Remember, your brain and body need sleep to function well, so don\u2019t stay up late!<\/p>\n4. The Morning of the Test<\/strong>
\nDid you know that you think better when you have a full stomach? So don\u2019t skip breakfast the morning of the test. Get to school early and do a ten-minute power study right before the test, so your brain is turned on and tuned up.<\/p>\n5. Test Time<\/strong>
\nBefore the test begins, make sure you have everything you\u2019ll need \u2013 scratch paper, extra pencils, your calculator (if you\u2019re allowed to use it). Understand how the test is scored: Do you lose points for incorrect answers? Or is it better to make guesses when you\u2019re not sure of the answer? Read the instructions! You want to make sure you are marking answers correctly.<\/p>\n6. Manage Your Time<\/strong>
\nScan through the test quickly before starting. Answering the easy questions first can be a time saver and a confidence builder. Plus, it saves more time in the end for you to focus on the hard stuff.<\/p>\n7. I\u2019m Stuck!<\/strong>
\nThose tricky problems can knock you off balance. Don\u2019t get worried or frustrated. Reread the question to make sure you understand it, and then try to solve it the best way you know how. If you\u2019re still stuck, circle it and move on. You can come back to it later. What if you have no idea about the answer? Review your options and make the best guess you can, but only if you don\u2019t lose points for wrong answers.<\/p>\n8. Multiple-Choice Questions<\/strong>
\nThe process of elimination can help you choose the correct answer in a multiple-choice question. Start by crossing off the answers that couldn\u2019t be right. Then spend your time focusing on the possible correct choices before selecting your answer.<\/p>\n9. Neatness Counts<\/strong>
\nIf your 4s look like 9s, it could be a problem. Be sure that your writing is legible and that you erase your mistakes. For machine-scored tests, fill in the spaces carefully.<\/p>\n10. I\u2019m Done!<\/strong>
\nNot so fast \u2013 when you complete the last item on the test, remember that you\u2019re not done yet. First, check the clock and go back to review your answers, making sure that you didn\u2019t make any careless mistakes (such as putting the right answer in the wrong place or skipping a question). Spend the last remaining minutes going over the hardest problems before you turn in your test.<\/p>\nFollow these test tips, and you\u2019ll know you did your best \u2013 congratulations!<\/p>\n
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\nApproach the big test as you\u2019d approach a giant jigsaw puzzle. It might be tough, but you can do it! A positive attitude goes a long way toward success.<\/p>\n
2. Make a Plan<\/strong> 3. The Night Before<\/strong> 4. The Morning of the Test<\/strong> 5. Test Time<\/strong> 6. Manage Your Time<\/strong> 7. I\u2019m Stuck!<\/strong> 8. Multiple-Choice Questions<\/strong> 9. Neatness Counts<\/strong> 10. I\u2019m Done!<\/strong> Follow these test tips, and you\u2019ll know you did your best \u2013 congratulations!<\/p>\n Read more and the original article on\u2026. TeacherVision\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
\nThe week before the test, ask your teacher what the test is going to cover. Is it from the textbook only? Class notes? Can you use your calculator? If you\u2019ve been absent, talk to friends about material you may have missed. Make a list of the most important topics to be covered and use that as a guide when you study. Circle items that you know will require extra time. Be sure to plan extra time to study the most challenging topics.<\/p>\n
\nCramming doesn\u2019t work. If you\u2019ve followed a study plan, the night before the test you should do a quick review and get to bed early. Remember, your brain and body need sleep to function well, so don\u2019t stay up late!<\/p>\n
\nDid you know that you think better when you have a full stomach? So don\u2019t skip breakfast the morning of the test. Get to school early and do a ten-minute power study right before the test, so your brain is turned on and tuned up.<\/p>\n
\nBefore the test begins, make sure you have everything you\u2019ll need \u2013 scratch paper, extra pencils, your calculator (if you\u2019re allowed to use it). Understand how the test is scored: Do you lose points for incorrect answers? Or is it better to make guesses when you\u2019re not sure of the answer? Read the instructions! You want to make sure you are marking answers correctly.<\/p>\n
\nScan through the test quickly before starting. Answering the easy questions first can be a time saver and a confidence builder. Plus, it saves more time in the end for you to focus on the hard stuff.<\/p>\n
\nThose tricky problems can knock you off balance. Don\u2019t get worried or frustrated. Reread the question to make sure you understand it, and then try to solve it the best way you know how. If you\u2019re still stuck, circle it and move on. You can come back to it later. What if you have no idea about the answer? Review your options and make the best guess you can, but only if you don\u2019t lose points for wrong answers.<\/p>\n
\nThe process of elimination can help you choose the correct answer in a multiple-choice question. Start by crossing off the answers that couldn\u2019t be right. Then spend your time focusing on the possible correct choices before selecting your answer.<\/p>\n
\nIf your 4s look like 9s, it could be a problem. Be sure that your writing is legible and that you erase your mistakes. For machine-scored tests, fill in the spaces carefully.<\/p>\n
\nNot so fast \u2013 when you complete the last item on the test, remember that you\u2019re not done yet. First, check the clock and go back to review your answers, making sure that you didn\u2019t make any careless mistakes (such as putting the right answer in the wrong place or skipping a question). Spend the last remaining minutes going over the hardest problems before you turn in your test.<\/p>\n
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