Test-Taking Advice and Chautauqua Preparation

University Sojourner TruthE-Mentoring Program

February

Materials

Test-Taking TipsACT Resources

Test-Taking Tip 1: Have a Positive Attitude

A positive attitude goes a long way toward success, not only in test taking but in life as well.

Test-Taking Tip 2: Make a Plan

The week before the test, research what it will cover.

Test-Taking Tip 3: The Night Before

Your body and brain need sleep to function well, so don’t stay up late!

Test-Taking Tip 4: The Morning of the Test

Did you know you think better when you have a full stomach?

Test-Taking Tip 5: Test Time

Before the test begins, make sure you’ll have everything you need.Read the instructions!

Test-Taking Tip 6: Manage Your Time

Quickly scan through the test before starting, answering the easy questions first.This saves more time at the end for the harder ones.

Test-Taking Tip 7: I’m Stuck

Those tricky problems can knock you off balance.You can always come back to them at the end to make the best educated guess possible.

Test-Taking Tip 8: Multiple Choice Questions

A very useful tool in multiple-choice questions is process of elimination.Cross off answers you know can’t be right.

Test-Taking Tip 9: Neatness Counts

Be sure your writing is legible.For scanned tests, stay within the oval.

Test-Taking Tip 10: I’m Done

Spend the last minutes going over the hardest questions and rethinking your answers.

Chautauqua

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