Test taking tips

Test taking tips

1. Matching

2. Multiple Choice

3. General Tips,

   • a.Before you begin
     • Preview the test before you answer anything and quickly calculate how much time you should allow for each section.
   • b. Taking a test
     • Read the directions, answer the easy questions first and circle key words in difficult questions,

4. True & False

5. Essay Exams

   • Guidelines for taking an essay exam
     • Listen carefully to the final instructions of the teacher, read all the essay questions carefully paying special attention to the key words and revise and proofread as carefully and completely as time will permit.
   • Planning and writing the essay test question
     • Read the question several times or until you clearly understand what is being asked for, rephrase the question into a statement and write your essay; your opening sentence will be your thesis statement.
   • Important Points to Remember
     • A few minutes of careful planning are crucial to a good essay answer. The most important thing in writing the essay is to stay on track and still explain your points adequately; keep in mind any special instructions your instructor gave. If you can save time, reading your essay over can help greatly.

6. Math & Science

   • Special Techniques for Math and Science Tests
     • Translate problems in English, analyze before you compute, set up the problem before you begin to solve it and review formulas.
   • Taking Math and Science Exams
     • Read the problem, estimate the answer before you start to work on the problem, perform mathematical proofs or derivations and go over every test after you take it.
   • Taking Math Exams
     • Be prepared at exam and on time, read instructions carefully, do problems you can do but take more time and allow time to check problems.