2. Test Taking Strategies By: James Culwell CSUN

3. Importance of Strategies Knowing your test Proper preparation Hints during test Hints after test What to do if test doesn’t go well Most important point

4. Know the Test Essay Multiple choice True/false Short answer Oral Open notes/book

5. Long Term Preparation Study Do homework Hints from teacher Don’t miss class

6. When Class is Missed Call classmates Get copy of notes Collect any handouts Communicate with teacher

7. Preparation-Academics Review notes Remember formulas Remember main ideas Study with pictures

8. Preparation-Personal Get enough sleep Eat well Come on time Use restroom before test

9. During the Test Name on paper Pace yourself Review test before starting Write neatly Read entire question For multiple choice- don’t leave blank

10. After the Test Look over the test Ask about extra credit for low grade Save and study test for cumulative tests

11. Most Important Point Relax! Stress = Distraction