10 Steps Towards Better Test Taking

1. Memory Dump #1 - Before doing anything, immediately write down important information you may forget like formulas, dates, etc.
2. Preview Test - Write your name on test AND look over the entire test.
3. Memory Dump #2 - As you preview test, write additional information by the question.
4. Plan Your Time - Decide on time needed on each part of test.
5. Answer Easy Questions First - This will guarantee test points.
6. Skip Difficult Questions - Read question carefully, set a time limit, or go on.
7. Review Skipped Questions - Go over these again and answer the best you can.
8. Guess at Remaining Questions - Do not leave any questions blank.
9. Review Entire Test - Look for careless errors or misread directions.
10. Review Entire Test and Use All Your Time. - Rushing through the exam can mean lost test points. Double check all answers; reread all directions; look for careless errors.

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