Test Tips for Students

Here are some tips to help you do your best on tests.

Daily Routines

• Attend classes every day. Keeping up with schoolwork is the best way to learn the material that will be on the test — long before test day comes.
• Eat smart every day. Balanced meals give your body the energy it needs to focus on learning.

Before Test Day, Ask Your Teacher . . .

• How the test is organized. Usually, the easier questions are at the beginning of each section, while the harder ones are at the end.
• How the test is scored. Is there a penalty for incorrect answers or questions left blank? Understanding how the test is scored will help you know how much time to spend on each question.

The Night Before the Test . . .

• Don't cram. Use the night before to review what you've been learning over the last few weeks or months.
• Relax. Remind yourself that you're well prepared. Avoid talking too much about the test. Chances are, it'll only create stress.

The Day of the Test . . .

• Eat breakfast. You don't want to run out of energy in the middle of the test.
• Answer the easy questions first. That'll give you more time to spend on the harder ones.
• Read all the answers before selecting the best one. If you think an answer is incorrect, change it.