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Pass the Test!

Preparing for a test starts long before the actual test is announced.

In order to prepare for the test you should:
  • listen to your teacher
  • complete all practice (homework)
  • ask questions
Study regularly to become completely familiar with the information. 


Ask yourself the following questions to assess your test-taking ability:
When I take a test, I...
Yes
No
look it over, survey the entire test and read all directions before I begin working.

   
plan how I will use my time in taking the test.

   
do the easiest questions first.

   
complete the harder questions next.

   
know that most statements which use always or never are generally false or true & false tests.  
Also, if part of a statement is false, the entire statement is false.

   
use the process of elimination for multiple choice questions.

   
cross off answers as I use them in matching tests.

   
plan my essays carefully.  I jot down important facts before writing, answer the question that was asked, and begin my answer by restating the question.

   
work at a steady pace.

   
check over my answers before I hand the completed test to the teacher.

   
For more information:
Homework Center - Studying for Tests
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