LibGuides: Chemistry Refresher: Test-Taking Tips

How to Prepare

10 Tips for Terrific Test Taking
Learn tips for better text taking.
The DETER Strategy
The DETER strategy can help you do your best on any test. Each letter in DETER reminds you what to do.
Test Taking Strategies
Strategies to use before taking a test, during the test, and after you have completed a test.
How to Take a Multiple-Choice Test
To get higher marks on multiple-choice tests, follow these simple guidelines, presented by Dr. Crystal Hendrick of the University of Wisconsin-Marinette.
Test-Taking Strategies 1 (of 12): Eliminating Wrong Answers
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.
Test-Taking Strategies 4 (of 12): Staying Relaxed
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.
Test-Taking Strategies 6 (of 12): Show Your Work (Use Your Pencil!)
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.

How to Reduce Text Anxiety
To reduce test anxiety, you need to understand both the relaxation response and how negative self-talk undermines your abilities.
Quiz: Do I Have Testing Anxiety?
Take this 5-minute assessment to determine whether you have test anxiety and what you can do about it.
20 Things to Do to Reduce Testing Anxiety
Here are 20 tips to help reduce your test anxiety.
Testing Tips for Testing Anxiety
Learn about the three main areas students can work on to reduce test anxiety when it
begins to interfere with test performance.

Get enough sleep the night before the exam.
Eat moderately before exam - do not over eat.
Do not drink the night before the exam.
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.

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.