Test-Taking Strategies
- Prepare
-study in advance, and be well rested
-bring everything you need (pen, calculators, etc.)
-as soon as you get the test, write down what you need to remember (formulas, dates, etc.)
- Plan
-look over the entire test and decide how much time you should spend on each section, depending on the length and type of questions as well as their mark value
- Star and Return
-if you aren’t sure about a question, don’t waste time… put a star beside it and come back to it when you are done the rest of the test
- Multiple Choice
-think of the answer before looking at the choices
-read all the choices (don’t just mark the first one that sounds right)
-eliminate incorrect choices
-if two choices are either similar or opposite, one of them is likely correct
-when checking over, stick with your initial “gut feeling” if you are unsure
- True/False
-statements with always, never, every, all, and none are usually false
-statements with usually, often, sometimes, most, and many are usually true
- Long Answer and Essay
-start with the easiest questions
-brainstorm and make a brief outline
-proofread
-if you don’t know the answer, write down what you do know about the subject
- Math
-estimate before answering
-double check your signs (+ and -)
-make sure you are doing the right operation
-try making a diagram
-show all your work
- Open Book
-highlight
-sticky notes or bookmarks
-jot cheat notes
- Check Answers
-reread the test, checking over all answers
-don’t rush!
Test-Taking Strategies
- Prepare
- Plan
- Star and Return
- Multiple Choice
- True/False
- Long Answer and Essay
- Math
- Open Book
- Check Answers