Preparations
Consistent attendance to maximize learning opportunities and academic success
What is going to school?
Missing classes automatically puts you at a disadvantage. Make sure you go to class and attend any review sessions your teacher holds.
Revisiting written material for better understanding or clarification
What is reread the passage?
Good test takers learn how to go back into the passage again and again to find specific information.
Crucial step guiding test takers by providing instructions for the upcoming task?
What is read the prompt?
Breaking down the prompt can help you both when you are trying to get started with the assignment and when you are checking to make sure that you have completed all the requirements
Activity involves techniques such as deep breathing or meditation to reduce stress
What is practice relaxation?
Relaxation techniques can help promote a sense of calm and relaxation
Practical attire choice that prioritizes ease of movement and relaxation
What is comfortable clothing?
Keeping your body comfortable helps to minimize distractions and external effects on your abilities while taking the test.
Avoiding options containing inaccuracies
What is never choose an answer that contains any wrong information?
If any part of an answer choice is wrong, do not choose this answer.
This activity promotes intellectual growth and imagination by deciphering written words.
What is reading books?
Reading guides you towards improving and helping you understand your expression and can supplement your own writing skills.
Being mindful of time, particularly in tasks or activities with time constraints, to ensure efficiency and timely completion
What is time management?
Creating flexible schedules, to-do lists, scheduling personal time, and avoiding external stressors can help with reducing anxiety
Study strategy that advises against last-minute information overload, promoting consistent review instead
What is don't cram?
In fact, cramming for a test is highly counterproductive. Not only are you less likely to retain the information you need, cramming also increases stress, negatively impacts sleep, and decreases your overall preparedness.
Reviewing problems before delving into content, aiding comprehension and focus
What is read the questions first?
This will help you to focus your attention and direct you to the parts of the reading passage that are most important for you to understand.
Practice involving adding notes or comments to texts, aiding in comprehension and analysis
What are annotations?
Annotating will help you summarize a text, highlight important pieces of information, and ultimately prepare yourself for discussion and writing prompts that your instructor may give you.
Directing attention inwardly rather than comparing oneself to others
What is focus on yourself?
Pay attention to your own test and pace, and forget about the other students in the room.
The key to feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, consisting of approximately 7-9 hours.
What is a good night sleep?
A good night’s sleep will help you think more clearly during the test. Excellent sleep habits have been shown to consolidate memory and improve academic performance
Identifying significant terms to guide understanding or problem-solving
What is identify key words?
Read the entire answer and consider highlighting or underlining these keywords when you come across them
Practice involving expanding one's word choice enhancing communication skills and comprehension
What is improving vocabulary?
A broad vocabulary which includes a high volume of complex words provides greater scope to express ideas than a more limited vocabulary.
Maintaining adequate fluid intake to support bodily functions and overall well-being
What is stay hydrated?
Staying hydrated is associated with an increased ability to recall information
Morning practice that involves consuming nutritious foods to kickstart your metabolism and fuel your day
What is eat a healthy breakfast?
Kids who eat breakfast the morning before a standardized test have significantly higher scores in math, spelling and reading than those who don't. Breakfast eaters have better brain function, memory and attention.
Strategic approach that involves systematically removing unlikely options to narrow down choices and reach a conclusion
What is process of elimination?
When you read over the answers, immediately eliminate any wrong answers. If you’re lucky, this will leave you with only one answer, which you can choose as the right answer.
Process involves outlining steps or strategies to achieve desired goals
What is planning?
Many writers benefit from brainstorming, free writing, outlining, clustering or otherwise planning their work.
Motivational phrase that urges individuals to sharpen their attention and channel their energy towards the task at hand
What is lock in?
Lock in.