Test Taking Tips

Skim the Test

Multiple Choice Questions

True or False Questions

Essay Questions and Short Answer Questions

This will help you get an idea of what the test covers and what to look for in other questions

One question might hold answer to another

If it's long underline the question and important context to help weed out the unimportant information

Read each question and answer thoroughly so you don't miss event he tiniest detail

Stay alert: Sometimes these test can drag out and make you sleepy get up and take a break walk the hall for a minute, get a drink, go to the bathroom, wake up, and then go back to the test.

Look for open ended questions words like often and usually are normally true statements

Closed ended words like never and always are often false statements

Answer questions you know first that way you can save your brain power

SA: Always write an answer in response to the question

EQ: Brain Storm by jotting down any ideas that come to mind then weed out the bad ideas till you get the one that is the best you can write about the most

EQ: Note exactly what they are asking for and reread you ruff draft to make sure you hit every point in your essay before finial draft.

Test Taking Anxiety

Stay relaxed and keep you mind of the upcoming test can help reduce the amount of anxiety extremely

Give yourself enough time before the test to study key points and find a comfortable seat

If your brain drawls a blank take a break, walk the hall for a minute, get a drink of water, go to the bathroom, come back get comfortable and continue