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Test
taking strategies
First, read
the directions carefully!! Many points have been lost because students
didn't follow the directions.
Remember to
preview the test to see how much time you need to allot for each
section. If the test is all multiple-choice questions, it is good
to know that immediately.
Work on the "easiest"
parts first. If your strength is essay questions, answer those first
to get the maximum points. Pace yourself to allow time for the
more difficult parts.
Find out if
you are penalized for incorrect responses. (This is probably covered
in the directions. If not, make educated guesses. If there is a
penalty, avoid guessing.
When answering
essay questions, try to make an outline in the margin before you
begin writing. Organization, clear thinking, and good writing is
important, but so is neatness. Be sure to make your writing legible.
Save time at
the end of the exam to review your test and make sure you haven't
left out any answers or parts of answers. This is difficult to
do under the stress of exams, but it often keeps you from making
needless errors.
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