Show What You Know
A student guide to doing your best on a test.
(Standardized and otherwise.)
Testing is a part of life. The better we
can do on tests, the more opportunities
we have.
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Op-por-tu-ni-ty1 : A favorable juncture of circumstances, time, and place 2 : a chance for advancement or progress
What’s in it for you? Opportunity… to prove your knowledge and
skills. Opportunity… for scholarship money. Opportunity…. for selective education programs. Opportunity… for a more successful future.
Before the Test
Do well in your classes and practice good study habits.
Keep yourself healthy.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. Cut down on junk foods.
Drink lots of water. Get plenty of exercise. Make sure you get adequate
rest. Practice good hygiene
Materials You Might Use #2 Pencils Highlighters Scratch Paper Calculator (for certain sessions
of math) Library Book (when finished with
a session) Snacks (for break time)
On Test Day
Be Ready! Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a library book. Bring your other allowable
testing items. Be in your seat on time. Organize the testing
materials provided to you.
Stay Positive
Know that you can do this!
Wish your fellow students well!
Follow Directions Be attentive to what the teacher
is saying. Follow along in the test booklet. Note any instructions written on
the board. If you don’t understand a
direction, politely ask for clarification.
Use Your time Effectively Scan the section before you begin. It is OK to take your time, but work
steadily. Make sure you record your answers in the
right section of your answer booklet. Be sure to bubble the answer that matches
the number of the item you are on. If you finish before the end of the session,
use that time to review your answers. Do not go to any other test sections.
Use Non-Disruptive Relaxation Techniques
Drink plenty of water. Practice good posture. Do non-disruptive stretches
while sitting at your seat. Don’t hold your pencil too
tightly. Use the restroom before and in
between test sessions.
Use Test Taking Strategies Be sure to correctly copy your
math problems onto your scratch paper.
Read the questions before you read the passages.
Up your chances for a correct response by eliminating choices that are obviously not correct.
Be respectful to others… at all times.
Be polite Keep your hands and feet to
yourself. Don’t make distracting
remarks or gestures. Don’t make distracting
noises.
After the Test
Relax. Don’t think about the test for awhile.
Continue to do well in your classes.
Continue to develop your study skills.
Take a genuine interest in the subject matter.
Think about how it relates to the world and your goals.
In Closing…Take time to review the results of
your test. If you didn’t do well, don’t give up. If you did do well,
celebrate!
Either way, continue to work toward improving and using your knowledge to attain your goals and to increase
your opportunities for success.
CREDITS Forsyth Schools/Career Focus Class (QTR
3) Laura Ottun, Forsyth School Counselor Montana Office of Public Instruction www.kidshealth.org www.how-to-study.com www.studygs.net www.forsythguidancedepartment.wikispaces.com
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