Exam Day Survival Tips

Test – Talking

Part 3

Identify key words

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

Rephrase difficult questions

To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words be careful not to change the meaning

Organize your thoughts before your words

Take time to organize your responses to short- answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write nearly

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher can’t read.

Use all the time you’ve given

If you finish early don’t leave. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers

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Exam Day: Survival Tips Test—Taking

Part 1

Essential Test—Taking Advice

Try out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert.

Before The Test:

Eat Well

Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.

Bring the right supplies.

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators, or whatever else you need on test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

See how many sections and what type of question are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

Choose The Right!!