Test Taking Strategies By: James Culwell CSUN Importance of Strategies Knowing your test Proper preparation Hints during test Hints after test What to.

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Test Taking Strategies By: James Culwell CSUN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Most Important Point Relax! Stress = Distraction