Taking tests can be both stressful for your child and yourself. There is an art to test taking. It starts when new material is presented. Proper preparation can help make taking tests a breeze.
- Don’t hand your test in if you finish early
- Spend extra time checking your work
- Now is the time to reread any questions that confused you earlier or add details to your answers.
- If you find yourself panicking, take a deep breath and relax
- Take a couple of deep breaths, move your toes and feet or picture yourself in your favorite place.
- Don’t obsess if you do not know the answer to a question
- Either come back to it or answer it the best way you can
- When you’re done with the other questions, come back and reread it.
- Don’t rush to start answering questions
- First, read through the entire test
- Get a feel for the test: how long it is, what type of questions you have to answer
- If something is unclear, don’t panic
- Don’t hesitate to ask the teacher anything that may seem unclear.
Listen First, Then Write!
- Teachers often have last minute instructions as they had out the tests
- Make sure you listen carefully to what they are saying.
Get Enough Sleep The Night Before The Test!
- Studies show that students who got enough sleep the night before a test fared better than those who pulled an “all-nighter”
- Memory recall is much better if you had sufficient rest.
Make Sure You Have Studied!
- This is a no-brainer, right?
- Everyone has a personalized learning style
- Make an effort to learn material on a daily basis and review proper study techniques.
