Test-taking
You are stressed out! No sleep, too much caffeine, and you are wondering "how in the world am I going to get through this test." Simple steps can put your mind more at ease and lessen your anxiety.
Test-taking power strategies.
New York : Learning Express, c2007.
Taking a test can be nerve-wracking, especially when your future is riding on the results. And any kind of test-from high-stakes academic tests to career qualification exams-can be faced successfully with Test-Taking Power Strategies. Simple but invaluable tips to ace any test: the most effective ways to memorize, the 5 classic methods to overcome test anxiety, the right (and wrong) way to cram, the 10 most common test-day problems-and solutions, how test makers try to distract you, how to become an educated guesser, how to predict the subjects for essay questions in advance. More Essential Features and Strategies: Exclusive reviews covering critical basic writing skills for taking essay exams, Practice with various kinds of test questions, Help with real-world problems, such as anxiety and insufficient preparation time, Improve your skills in the elements of study, from breaking down assignments into manageable sections to getting the most out of readings and lectures. Book jacket.
The exam skills handbook : achieving peak performance
Stella Cottrell.
Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2007.
To succeed, preparation is the key and The Exam Skills Handbook: Achieving Peak Performance coaches you through the entire examination process, helping you realise your personal best. Tackling the most frequently asked questions such as 'What do examiners really want?' and 'What should I revise?', this book offers a practical step-by-step programme for every aspect of your exams: Not sure how to revise? Use the 'ready-made' revision sessions provided here to give you clear guidelines and ideas, Not sure where you are going wrong? Use the activities and structured reflections to identify the strategies that work for you, Anxious about exams? Use the suggested techniques for achieving mental calm so you can approach the paper with confidence, Concerned about your memory? Use tactics that build your interest and enjoyment, At whatever exam stage you are at, The Exam Skills Handbook will energise your exam preparation and give you the edge to succeed. Book jacket.
How to get A's in college
Frances Northcutt, special editor.
Atlanta : Hundreds of Heads Books, LLC, c2007.
Getting in was only the beginning. You've got four years (maybe more) of college ahead, and you want to make the most of them. Everyone tells you that college is really different than high school, and they're right. Are you ready to succeed?
"Ace" any test
by Ron Fry.
Clifton Park, NY : Thomson Delmar Learning, c2005.
The perfect antidote to exam stress, "Ace" Any Test, fifth edition, walks you through successful test preparation strategies, including reading for maximum retention, researching the teacher's test-giving history, and psyching yurself up for test day. A little stress can actually help you sharpen your edge. This book keeps that anxiety from getting in the way of your best performance, whether the test is a unit exam or a standardized test, such as the SAT. Book jacket.
10 secrets to acing any high school test
Lee Brainerd and Ricki Winegardner.
New York : LearningExpress, c2003.
10 Secrets to Mastering Any High School Test is the perfect resource for students looking to sharpen their test taking skills. This book covers high school exit exams to the SAT, AP tests to ACT. Have this resource on hand to give students the skills and confidence they need to achieve perfect test scores.
The girls' guide to the SAT : tips and techniques for closing the gender gap
by Alexandra Freer.
New York : Random House : Princeton Review, c2003.
It's scary enough that the SAT can make or break one's college admission chances, but the fact that girls consistently score lower than boys makes it an even bigger hurdle. "The Girls' Guide to the SAT" helps young women understand and overcome the gender gap with specially focused tips and techniques for scoring higher. Copyright #169; Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Firstly, inhale and exhale deeply. Lift your shoulders up and down. Relaxation exercises can help reduce the tension. Listen to music, tell yourself you will do well on the test, or just relax in your favorite chair.
By relaxing your muscles, your mind can be more focused on what you need to study. Have a plan of action to get ready for the test. Do you know what kind of test it will be? Is it multiple choice, essay, written, verbal, timed, or open-ended?
If you are unsure of the instructions, raise your hand and ask the instructor. Sometimes other test takers have the same questions, so listen if the instructor explains something to the entire class.
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It is always important to try to pace yourself. If you have extra time, go back over each question. Try to have a good night’s sleep the night before. A clear and alert mind is important.
Lastly, make sure you attempt to answer every question. When not sure, guess. A blank answer will definitely be wrong; a guess has a 50:50 chance of being the right answer. Often a first guess is usually the right answer. Good luck!
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
