Test Taking Tips

Bring at least two pencils with good erasers each day that you have a test. Bring a jacket just in case it gets chilly in the classroom. Get a good night’s sleep! Eat a good breakfast! Arrive a few minutes early on testing day. Use the restroom before the testing session begins.

Keep a positive attitude throughout the whole test. Stay relaxed Keep a positive attitude throughout the whole test. Stay relaxed. If you start to feel nervous, take a few deep breaths to relax. Listen closely to all directions given by the test administrator. Pace yourself, don’t rush. Read the entire question and pay attention to details. Eliminate answer choices that you are positive are incorrect. Choose the best answer.

Put your best effort into the test. Be confident. If you don’t know an answer, skip it. Go on with the rest of the test and come back to it later. Use your annotation strategies (RUNNERS, etc.) and work out each problem. Write in the margins of the book or on your scrap paper. Put your best effort into the test. Be confident.

Be careful with your answer sheet Be careful with your answer sheet. Be careful of stray marks, erasing, filling in the bubbles. If you have time left when you are finished, look over your test. Make sure you have answered all questions. Watch out for careless mistakes. Take the entire time if necessary. Bring a novel to read after you finish.

“The Man Who Thinks He Can” By Walter D. Wintle If you think you’re beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you like to win but think you can’t, It’s almost a cinch you won’t. If you think you’ll lose, you’ve lost For out in the world you’ll find Success begins with a fellows will It’s all in the state of mind. If you think you’re outclassed you are. You have to think high to rise. You have to be sure of yourself Before you can ever win a prize. Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man, But sooner or later the one who wins, Is the man who THINKS he can…

1 pack of Smarties Candies—to boost your test-taking brain power Test-taking First-Aid Kit 1 pack of Smarties Candies—to boost your test-taking brain power 1 pencil—to help you record the knowledge you have learned. 1 sticker—to help you stick with the task at hand. 1 eraser—to use when you check over your work. 1 highlighter—to highlight all your success. 1 Hershey’s Hug—for all the hard work you put into the test. 1 pencil grip—to get a grip on the task at hand. For best results, combine with one night of restful sleep, one nutritious breakfast, and one positive attitude. Possible side effects are improved test-taking skills and good grades.

Give it all you’ve got! You will SOAR!