How to succeed on the NC FINAL Exam

Know what you are up against… 42 multiple choice questions Please note that 5 of them will be field questions We don’t know which ones they will be so be prepared for all of them! Total Time= 2 Hours (120 Minutes)

EXAM DAY STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS Be prepared Trust in your ability! Only worry about what you can control Chew Gum if your teacher lets you

EXAM DAY STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS Space out your study period over at least a week, if not more!! Get a Goodnights rest before the test! Exercise for a few days (but don’t overdue it) Chew Gum if your teacher lets you

EXAM DAY WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU? Sweater/sweatshirt Several sharpened #2 pencils (MC) Watch (no cell phones, iPods, etc.) Snack, drink, any medication that you made need YOUR BOOK NEEDS TO BE BACK TO ME BY TODAY… I PUT IN FINES STARTING THE FRIST WEEK OF THE SECOND SEMESTER!!!

EXAM DAY WHAT CAN’T YOU BRING TO THE EXAM? Book bags, brief cases, etc. Any books Compasses, white-out, highlighters, rulers, scratch paper, etc. Electronic devices Food/drink is not allowed while taking the test!

EXAM DAY DAY OF THE EXAM TIPS Wake up early & eat a good breakfast Dress comfortably Show up to the testing site early Lighten up a bit! Follow all directions given by the test supervisor

EXAM DAY DAY OF THE EXAM TIPS Chew Gum if your teacher allows it, as it can help reduce stress

For the Test: Multiple Choice Section

When you see the 1st question, you will think: “Mr When you see the 1st question, you will think: “Mr. Kane didn’t teach us this…I wasted my time in his class”  You have 1 minute to think this and then GET OVER IT! Now…take a big breath and THINK…read the question, break it down, what can you answer?

Read each Question Very Carefully Read each Answer Very Carefully Read all Directions Very Carefully FOR EACH QEUSTION COULD HELP YOU ANSWER ANOTHER QUESTION ON THE TEST!!!!!

If you don't understand the directions on the test, ask the Administrator to explain it to you. NOT THE TEST QUESTION

Skim through the test so that you have a good idea how to pace yourself.

Write down facts, definitions and/or keywords in the margin first so you won't worry about forgetting them.

Do the simple questions first to help build up your confidence for the harder questions.

If you don't know an answer to a question skip it for the time being (come back to it later if you have time), and remember that you don't have to always get every question right to do well on the test.

Focus on the question at hand Focus on the question at hand. Don't let your mind wander on other things.

Think Historically! This is a History test not an English or Math test.  People, Places, and Connecting events/concepts are important.  

Don't worry about how fast other people finish their test; just concentrate on your own test.

If you're still experiencing extreme test anxiety after following these tips, seek help from your school counselor.