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.
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Before the Test
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Eat well.
Studies show that you
need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.
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Bring the right supplies.
Bring your pencils,
erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on test
day.
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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.
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During the Test
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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.
·
Rephrase difficult questions.
To understand questions better,
rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.
·
Organize your thoughts before you
write.
Take time to organize your responses
to short-answer and essay questions. You’ll need to revise.
·
Write neatly.
Be sure you don’t lose points on
answers the teacher can’t read.
CHOOSE THE
RIGHT!!!
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