Course: FYE 101 First Year Experience

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Test-taking Skills

Test-taking Skills
To improve your test scores, be prepared for exams by following the tips in this presentation. On the day of a test you can help yourself by:
- Having all the materials you need to take the test (pencil, pen, calculator, student ID)
- Staying calm but focused throughout the test
- Reading the test items carefully, looking for the details
- Attempting easier problems before harder problems
- Pacing yourself to use the whole time given for the test and avoiding paying attention to how quickly other students are working
- Checking that you have put your name and any other required information on the test
- Never, ever cheat on a test

Next to giving presentations or speeches in class, test-taking is high on the list of stressors for students. Some degree of nervousness is normal and may help your performance by keeping you alert. More serious anxiety can be managed, and if you have concerns you should talk with your instructor, counselor, or student support services representatives.

Tips for Studying