We're in the last stretch of the 2020-2021 school year. But before you get too excited for summer break, some end-of-year exams and finals have to be completed first. Below are some Test Taking Tips for High School students to help you ace those exams!
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Though it's tempting to study last minute to cram in as much information as you can, studying for understanding and long-term retention is the most effective for subjects that are accumulative, such as math. The skills you learn in your math courses are the foundation for your next math course. Studying a little bit each day will help build a better understanding of the material, which will translate to better test results.
As cliche as it sounds, getting a good night of sleep and a healthy breakfast is key to test performance. Not only will your brain be more refreshed and ready, but it will also prevent being distracted from hunger or a headache due to not getting enough rest. Arrive 5-10 minutes early to give yourself time
If you have a teacher who doesn't provide a formula sheet for your exams, be sure to write down all your relevant formulas on your test as soon as you get it. While working through the exam, you will have all your formulas ready and available immediately rather than trying to recall the formulas as you work. This will take a little bit of stress of your brain and allow you to focus on solving the problems.
If you stumble a question you are unsure how to solve, skip it and come back to it later. This will prevent you from spending too much time on one problem, keeping you from completing the exam. Also, sometimes taking a break from a question and revisiting will give you a chance to look at the question with fresh eyes.
5.) Double-check all your answersWhile working through each problem, double-check that the answer is correct by double-checking your calculations, plugging your answer back into the question, or working through the problem backward.
Write something down for each problem, even if you are unsure. Blank questions will result in no credit; however, having some work can give you partial credit points and for multiple-choice questions, there is a chance you may select the right answer choice.
If you find yourself becoming overwhelmed, stop, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths while counting to 10. By stressing out, you put more pressure on your brain. Taking a short break will not only give you a chance to relax a bit but will also give your brain a chance to reset.
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