To get higher marks on multiple-choice tests, follow these simple guidelines, presented by Dr. Crystal Hendrick of the University of Wisconsin-Marinette.
Watch this series to learn the best strategies for improving your score on multiple-choice tests. This episode is hosted by Sara Miller and produced by Paul Devoto, teachers at Jonas Salk High-Tech Academy middle school in Sacramento, CA.
Watch this series to learn the best strategies for improving your score on multiple-choice tests. This episode is hosted by Brian Heise and produced by Paul Devoto, teachers at Jonas Salk High-Tech Academy middle school in Sacramento, CA.
Watch this series to learn the best strategies for improving your score on multiple choice tests. This episode is hosted by Sharon May and produced by Paul Devoto, both whom are teachers at Jonas Salk High-Tech Academy middle school in Sacramento, CA.
Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages that will lead you to go to the bathroom more.
Stay hydrated - drink enough water.
Make sure you are wearing appropriate attire to be comfortable in whatever room temperature.
Remember to breathe deeply - relax!
Bring all necessary materials to test - be prepared.
Practice deep breathing exercises to handle your anxiety.
Use positive visualization techniques.
Make sure you arrive early on your testing day.
Don't talk in the testing room before test - you will psych yourself out by talking to people who are more/less prepared than you.
Practice and review material day before test.
Make sure you focus and read directions carefully.
Really read each question so you know exactly what is being asked of you.
Make sure you budget your time appropriately for the test.
Focus on yourself and don't look around at what others are doing.
Arrive early and prepared.
Practice positive thinking.
Read the instructions for each question carefully. Instructions change frequently.
Read the question without looking at the answers.
Use your scrap paper and work out problems to the best of your ability.
If you don't know the answer to the questions: (1) use the process of elimination, (2) eliminate the most obviously incorrect answers, (3) guess smart.
The test is not timed, so: ignore other students completing ahead of you - complete at the best pace for your success.
Use scratch paper to write out sentences if you need to see your work. Use scratch paper to work out math problems. Check your answer.
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