some test-taking tips that might help all of you~
1. purchase at least one practice book and review everything.Ā donāt assume that you know it until you read through and are able to understand everything you read. do practice problems and the supplemental test questions they provide. highlight anything you didnāt know so that you can review it multiple times. a review that really sticks the information into your head is the best type of review, and you can only achieve that when you read it many times! many books will focus on different things, so if money permits, buy anotherĀ one! Ā
2. make flash cards. Ā even math has definitions you need to know. you have to be able to understand every question in order to score well, and to understand the questions, you need to know the vocabulary. flashcards with history dates, information on chemistry, and biology terms are examples of helpful ways flash cards are easy study tools! quizlet and some other great websites really help with studying vocabulary!
3. take practice tests. practice tests will provide you advantages like:
-knowing the test format
-an idea of timing
-comfortability on answering questions
seriously take tests and time yourself. youāll know where you stand and how much time you have to spend on certain topics. you can also get a lot of anxiety out of the actual test because you will be very familiar with the testing format!
4. collab with your teachers.
if you ask them questions pertaining to the subject test/topic, chances are your teacherās going to give you more than you need, which will ease the stress when youāre answering questions. the more you know, the less stress youāll have, which will really help you do well.
5. donāt be scared. being scared will lower your confidence and increase your anxiety. if you start to panic, you will not be able to think properly. you want to have a clear mind before you start, while you test, and afterwards. therefore, practicing and having confidence will really help!
6. study with friends. Ā studying with others will really help you because others will provide you with lots of resources that sometimes cannot be found online! they will be able to teach you the concepts and quiz you with vocabulary and stats. Ā
7. record your progress! write down what youāve studied and your level of comfortability with it. this will allow you to observe yourself and slowly build your confidence. you will also be able to gauge how much you do not know. this will force you to study and focus on everything you need to accomplish.
8. plan a reward for after the test. Ā you will seriously want to do well if you promise yourself a gift or a break after acing the exam! i promised to buy myself plants if i did well, and it really motivated me to so well! it really works, especially if you bribe yourself with things you really, really want.
9. have confidence. this is kind of similar to step 5, but it needs to be said! after all this practice and collab work, youāre going to do great! review last minute equations, terms, and concepts the day before going into the test. you will absolutely be fine if you get good sleep, good practice, and confidence.
some things you should bring with you on the standardized testing day:
10. a snack. there will be breaks in between tests/sections. you want to bring a fruit or light snack that will be easy to eat and clean up. fruits are the best option because they will also keep you active!
water. water seems to wake me up when i need a kicker. water will keep your brain-juices flowing! all the concentration you need will flow right back in when you take a sip, trust me!
a sweatshirt. You do not want to be coldĀ and nervous at the same time! if youāre hot, you can take it off, but shivering while trying to solve a math problem or comprehending a shakespeare sonnet will hurt you, not help you!
back up calculator. just do it if youāve got one! i remember someone bringing an āillegal for testingā calculator and they had to take the test without one. you donāt want it dying in the middle of the test, either.
lots and lots of HB #2 pencils, a large eraser, a silent hand sharpener, and a pen (if itās the ap exams etc.)
confidence, your brain, all the practice youāve done!
i really hope all these tips help you guys!!i know iāve needed these tips to help me, so iām sharing whatās helped me in the past! any juniors or sophomores worrying about the past, sat, or act, use these wisely! i wish all of you good luck!
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