Being a good test taker is not just a matter of luck or nature. It’s a skill that can be learned. There are many ways to improve your test-taking skills and your scores.
Yes! You may have have studied hard and well through out the semester for that particular test or exams, there are test-taking strategies you can employ that will make you more successful.
In this article we would be talking about those things you need to do before, during and after taking a test,
Test-taking: What to do before then
Below are a list of things you have to do in preparation for your test;
- Schedule daily, weekly and major review sessions
- Complete and monitor review sessions
- Create study checklists
- Create mind map summary sheet
- Make flash cards
- Monitor your reviews
- Take a practice test
- Get copies of old tests
Test-taking: What to do during the test
- Get to class on time, don’t do any last minute review
- Survey the entire test prior to taking the exam
- Take a few deep breaths and relax tense muscle – repeat throughout the test
- Read directions carefully – ask questions
- Answer easier questions first – this will help calm you down
- Manage your time and keep an eye on the clock
Test-taking: What to do after then
- Reflect:
- How did you feel about the test?
- How effective were your study strategies?
- Did you accurately predict some of the test questions?
- Review what questions you missed
- Discuss items you did not understand with your instructor
- Review your strengths on test taking
- Review areas of improvement
- Summary:
- Relaxation
- Adequate preparation through improvement of test-taking and study skills
- Effective health habits, exercise, and good nutrition
- Monitoring of thinking patterns and positive self-talk
The above are the general tips every student must inculcate throughout every semester to pass effectively.
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