Here are some tips that I've used for tests preparation and
taking tests...
Test Preparation:
The environment that you study in is very important. Try to find a space that is quiet and is away from many distractions. Also, find a space that doesn't have very much clutter because having a lot of things around you, can cause many distractions as well. When I was a student, I liked to study in the library. I would reserve a study room and work in there a couple of hours a day.
Ordinarily, your instructor will give you the test date at least a week in advanced, which is when you should begin studying for your test. Up until the week before the test, you should have been keeping up with the homework assignments. In that process, I'm sure you have notice that you may be better at some homework material than other assignment. That's okay, but when you study for the test, you need to focus more on the material you find more difficult. Now, that doesn't mean that you can just skip over the less-challenging material, though. It's important to study all of the material that is going to be on the test! Remember, you can't study math by merely looking over the material...YOU HAVE TO DO THE WORK!!!
So, you know that it is best to begin studying a week before the test, but how long should you study each night? An hour and a half to two hours a night/day is a good estimate of time to study each study session, but don't overdo it! If you get tired and start making frequent careless errors while you study, it's time to take a break, usually 10 minutes is good. If you find that you're still making mistakes after the break, it's probably time to end the study session and start fresh tomorrow.
Whatever you do, DO NOT overdo it by staying up all night, every night studying! Your brain needs to rest in order to function properly. It is especially important to get a good night's rest the night before the test. Go to bed a little earlier than usual, and make sure you do something other than school work before you go to bed. Try not to go to bed worrying about the test...it won't change the result by worrying!
The morning of your test, have a healthy breakfast...and a cup of coffee is NOT considered breakfast!!! Food is fuel for your brain, so fill up on good, healthy food! For instance, eat a bowl of oatmeal with your favorite fruit mixed in and a side some almonds for protein!
Test Taking:
When you get your test, write your name at the top...No, but really, I suggest writing down any formulas or reminders on the test as soon as you get it. That way, if you get nervous and begin second-guessing yourself later on, you will already have the formulas and other reminders to help you stay on track!
The next thing to do is go through the test and work the problems you find easier first. Remember, you DON'T have to work the problems in the order of the test. There's two reasons why you work the easier problems first: you can do those problems faster than the problems you find more difficult, which will ensure that you get those done and then you have time to work on the harder problems. The second reason is because it raises your confidence when you work the problems that you find less difficult first. Let's think about it, if you start with the first problem on the test and were struggling with it, you would most likely panic and start second-guessing everything you did from then on while taking the test. So, always start with what you know then work your way to the finish line with the more difficult problems!
After you turn in the test, try not to worry about it anymore. I know that you want to know your grade, but worrying about it, won't change the end result!
I hope this was helpful!
Test Preparation:
The environment that you study in is very important. Try to find a space that is quiet and is away from many distractions. Also, find a space that doesn't have very much clutter because having a lot of things around you, can cause many distractions as well. When I was a student, I liked to study in the library. I would reserve a study room and work in there a couple of hours a day.
Ordinarily, your instructor will give you the test date at least a week in advanced, which is when you should begin studying for your test. Up until the week before the test, you should have been keeping up with the homework assignments. In that process, I'm sure you have notice that you may be better at some homework material than other assignment. That's okay, but when you study for the test, you need to focus more on the material you find more difficult. Now, that doesn't mean that you can just skip over the less-challenging material, though. It's important to study all of the material that is going to be on the test! Remember, you can't study math by merely looking over the material...YOU HAVE TO DO THE WORK!!!
So, you know that it is best to begin studying a week before the test, but how long should you study each night? An hour and a half to two hours a night/day is a good estimate of time to study each study session, but don't overdo it! If you get tired and start making frequent careless errors while you study, it's time to take a break, usually 10 minutes is good. If you find that you're still making mistakes after the break, it's probably time to end the study session and start fresh tomorrow.
Whatever you do, DO NOT overdo it by staying up all night, every night studying! Your brain needs to rest in order to function properly. It is especially important to get a good night's rest the night before the test. Go to bed a little earlier than usual, and make sure you do something other than school work before you go to bed. Try not to go to bed worrying about the test...it won't change the result by worrying!
The morning of your test, have a healthy breakfast...and a cup of coffee is NOT considered breakfast!!! Food is fuel for your brain, so fill up on good, healthy food! For instance, eat a bowl of oatmeal with your favorite fruit mixed in and a side some almonds for protein!
Test Taking:
When you get your test, write your name at the top...No, but really, I suggest writing down any formulas or reminders on the test as soon as you get it. That way, if you get nervous and begin second-guessing yourself later on, you will already have the formulas and other reminders to help you stay on track!
The next thing to do is go through the test and work the problems you find easier first. Remember, you DON'T have to work the problems in the order of the test. There's two reasons why you work the easier problems first: you can do those problems faster than the problems you find more difficult, which will ensure that you get those done and then you have time to work on the harder problems. The second reason is because it raises your confidence when you work the problems that you find less difficult first. Let's think about it, if you start with the first problem on the test and were struggling with it, you would most likely panic and start second-guessing everything you did from then on while taking the test. So, always start with what you know then work your way to the finish line with the more difficult problems!
After you turn in the test, try not to worry about it anymore. I know that you want to know your grade, but worrying about it, won't change the end result!
I hope this was helpful!
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