Transcript Test Taking Tips

Test Taking Tips
Dr. Patrick Cain
SEHS Assistant Principal
Elmore County Schools
Mrs. Julie Turner
School Improvement Specialist
Dothan City Schools
Here are a few simple test
taking tips anyone can do.
These tips will help
improve your score on
ANY test.
Before the Test
The night before the test
review sample tests and
any review materials you
have.
Get a good night’s sleep
the night before the
test.
If you usually work
late, ask to leave
work early.
Make the decision not talk
on the phone, play video
games, stay out with friends
listen to music, or watch
television late the night
before the test.
Set your alarm early enough
to allow time for everything
you need to do the day of the
test. Have a backup wake-up
plan as well.
Get everything
ready the night
before the test.
Gather everything you will
need for school on the day
of the test. Have your books
ready to grab as you walk
out the door.
Lay out your clothes the night
before. Having everything
you need handy the day of the
test will reduce stress before
you take the test.
Eat a good breakfast
the day of the test.
Try to eat a good mix of protein,
fat, and carbohydrates.
Example: Toast, peanut butter,
and milk.
If you eat something like a candy
bar and soda, you will be hungry
before the test is over.
When you are hungry,
your mind is on your
hunger not your work.
Try to arrive early so
you will not be rushed
and unsettled right
before the test.
Know where you are
supposed to take the
test when you arrive
at school.
During the Test
Carefully listen to all
directions of the test and
follow the directions
exactly.
Actively read all passages.
Underline important details.
Make notes in the margin. If
you are actively reading, YOU
CANNOT SLEEP!!!
If you get nervous during the test,
take a few Deep breaths slowly to
relax yourself and get back to work.
DO NOT PUT YOUR HEAD DOWN
BECAUSE YOU MAY FALL ALSEEP.
Read all directions
SLOWLY and carefully,
and follow the directions
exactly.
Write down important formulas,
facts, definitions and/or
keywords in the margin first so
you will not worry about
forgetting these important facts.
Read each question carefully.
Ask yourself, “What is the
question asking me to do?”
Jot the answer down in the
margin next to the question.
Read each question
completely and look for
keywords that will help you
decide what the question is
asking you to do.
Always read the whole
question CAREFULLY,
don’t make assumptions
about what the question is
asking.
Read each answer choice.
Even if you think the
correct answer choice is
the first one given. Read
all answer choices.
If you don’t know an
answer,skip it. Go on with
the rest of the test. Come
back to the question later.
Take the test at your
own pace. Do not
worry who finishes
before or after you.
THE ALABAMA HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATION
EXAM IS NOT TIMED.
TAKE YOUR TIME TAKING
THE TEST. TURN YOUR
TEST IN WHEN YOU ARE
SATISFIED WITH YOUR
WORK.
Believe that you will do well!
People with positive mental
attitudes usually do well
because they believe in
themselves.