02/18/2016
8 Crucial Test Taking Skills
Whenever you are taking a test, you're demonstrating your potential to grasp course materials. Successful test taking avoids carelessness. Below are some a couple of tips to enhance your test-taking skills.
1. Analyze how you did on similar tests previously and incorporate your experience up to now.
Review some of the previous tests offered earlier in the semester by your professor. Every test you're taking prepares you for the next one!
2. Arrive early.
Double and triple-check everything beforehand.
Solid preparation is key to success during the test.
3. Stay alert, but always comfortable.
Select a comfy location with enough space. Good posture helps!
4. Always relaxed and always confident.
Believe in yourself, and believe in your abilities to do great!
If you are still anxious, take a couple of deep breaths
Do not speak to other college students: stress is
5. Learn instructions rigorously!
and beware of careless errors.
6. Quick test overview is a good idea.
Scan for key phrases. If permitted, jot any notes that come to mind, it will save you time and improve results.
7. Strategy, strategy, strategy.
Easy questions go first.
Then focus on questions with the highest points assigned.
8. If you still have time left, review your work!
Resist the urge to finish the test early. Double check that all answers are filled and you didn’t mis-mark any questions.