What are some good test-taking tips?

Answer 1

Test-Taking Tips:


1. Go to bed early the night before the test. You will think more clearly after a good night's rest.

2. Read each problem carefully, underline key words, and think about ways to solve the problem before you try to answer the question.

3. Relax. Most people get nervous when taking a test. It's natural. Just do your best.

4. Answer questions you are sure about first. If you do not know the answer to a question, skip it and go back to that question later.

5. Become familiar with common formulas and when they should be used.

6. Think positively. Some problems may seem hard to you, but you may be able to figure out what to do if you read each question carefully.

7. If no figure is provided, draw one. If one is furnished, mark it up to help you solve the problem.

8. When you have finished each problem, reread it to make sure your answer is complete and reasonable.

9. Make sure that the number of the question on the answer sheet matches the number of the question on which you are working in your test booklet.

10. Don't worry. Be confident. Believe in yourself.


I hope this helped you. Good luck!

Answer 2

1. First, in order to ease nervousness, BE PREPARED. Bottom line--you must study.

2. Read the directions on the test.

3. Quickly scan all questions and first answer those that are easiest for you--the ones you are pretty sure you know. You don't want to leave a question you know unanswered.

4. If questions have different values, spend more time on the more heavily weighted questions.

5. Even if you are totally clueless about a question, guess
--On a multiple choice question, first eliminate the answers you know to be wrong to give you a better chance of guessing right.
--On a true/false question, you have a 50-50 chance of guessing right, but beware of limiting words like "always" and "never". Few things are really "always" one way or
"never" another.
--On an essay question (especially one with high value), just start writing anything you can think of that even remotely applies. You might get lucky and get at least a few points just for the effort and those few points could make the difference between an "A" and a "B."

6. Watch the wording on a question. If a question is worded "can you give . . ." and you can't even guess, try answering "No." On a college history of the English language test, the professor had written, "Can you give the derivation of" a word that I no longer remember. I had no idea, so I wrote, "No," thinking I would go back to it later and give some kind of answer. However, the professor was walking around the classroom and saw my answer. At first, he looked startled, but then noticed how the question was worded. He said, "You know, you are right," to which I replied, "I know I am." I was one of the few people in class who got the question right, much to the disgust of the students who left it blank or tried to guess. However, this probably would not work in a class other than one that emphasized correct word usage. The professor said that since he worded on the question the way he did, that either "yes" or "no" would have been given full credit, but that he would not be wording questions like that again.

Answer 3

Study your material before the test (either the night before, or right before the test itself.) I study the night before AND right before the test.

Also, before the test take a minute to calm yourself and clear your mind of all things. This helps greatly.
Then, during the test you should read the questions slowly and thoroughly making sure you understand them completely, if not then ask for help from a teacher (or student when the teacher isnt paying attention.) lol
Choose the best answer if multiple choice, it's much easier with multiple choice tests if you hadnt studied. BUT DO STUDY.
Usually right off the bat you can tell that atleast 2 or the answers are fibbs and so that leaves you with a %50-50 chance of the correct answer. Go for it, feel instinctive and intelligent while testing.

For write-out tests, it is best to study your material!

thanks for reading.=] hope i've helped a bit.

Answer 4

Most important is to read the question carefully and make sure you understand what is being asked. Many people blow tests because they read the first part of a question, jump in and answer it and what they have answered is not what the question was about. so take your time, read the question, and then think about your answer.

Answer 5

Go to bed early and eat a breakfast with a lot of protein (oatmeal, eggs) before the test.

Answer 6

1. Answer all questions. If you can't, skip the hard ones to answer more easy ones.
2. Never erase an answer unless you are absolutely positively sure you marked it wrong.

Answer 7

- read the directions carefully before you begin
- wear your lucky thong (the one you don't wash, otherwise the luck will be gone)
- if you don't know the answer to a question and you've reread it twice, move on to the next question and come back to it at the end.

Answer 8

mmm power points help a lott

also if its like school junk cheating works if you do it well

Answer 9

study.
relax.
remember its just a test.
try your hardest.

Answer 10

study, be calm, and don't stress