Test-Taking Strategies
Taking of tests involve adequate preparation in the
days prior to the exam day. Still, anxiousness can set in at the time despite
ample revision. Most students are embarrassed while others are stressed because
they have to demonstrate the acquired information via taking the test. It is true that working under time
constraints can lead to a loss of good
study intentions. However, it is more important for a student to pass across
his/her ideas concisely and clearly. Strategizing implies taking adequate time
to reflect, plan, and think of the answers to the questions asked. Early
thoughts on the strategies to be employed in an exam environment for planning
and writing of answers aids the learned to be more prepared and calmer.
The first strategy in the classroom is that the
student should take a time to survey
tests and questions asked before beginning. He/she should take a glance at the entire paper to form a loose plan on how
to spend the assigned time wisely. Scanning through the question paper does not
mean close inspection of each question, but the plan should be varied according
to the number of questions in the essay. The learner should focus on specific
test sections bearing higher value of he/she expects to be time-pressed. It is
recommendable to start with easy bonus questions before switching to
challenging and complex questions.
The second strategy involves pinpointing of keywords
in test questions. First, the student should read all the questions thoroughly
to be sure of the topic and to determine the way forward. Some keywords such as explain, compare, or define are
critical in the preparation of a short
outline to organize thoughts. Topics should be addressed with direct responses
and specifics instead of generalized statements. Writing informed answers to
reflect on know-how from different perspectives of the topic is fundamental in
assuring success.
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