Thursday, October 24, 2013

Test Taking

What is the most beneficial test preparation strategy you would share with a student who has a problem with test taking.  What really works for you?

55 comments:

Anonymous said...

I have my parent quiz me, and then I go over the ones I get wrong over and over again until I understand it. When you're taking the test, do the problems that you know first, then you remember the subject. If you had math the class before, you might be only being able to remember math. However, when you do a couple of history problems, you start to remember what you already know from studying. You also need to have confidence. If you psyche yourself out, you will start to forget things. If you studied and you know all of it, you should be confident. The teachers aren't trying to trick you and give you questions on things that you don't know, the test will be on what they said it was on. All you need to do is do the study method that best works for you, have confidence, and do the easy problems first to get into the history mentality.

Anonymous said...

I like to go over the vocab. Read over the text book. Look for things/problems i don't know and go ask my teacher. If i am not strong at something and really strong in another i will study the material that i don't know so well and put the rest aside. Finally writing flashcards is a great way to learn new vocab, or writing the definition down with the word(s)

Anonymous said...

While practicing for a test, I make a study guide. I look over any important vocab and write it down, and have someone quiz me. If i get it wrong I just look over it again, or write it down again. But what also helps is if you connect one term to other terms and explain why you connected the two. It will help you create a better understanding of the subject. What also helps is to look over your notes, and maybe try to understand them further. If you don't understand something, research it on the internet and find multiple articles and read them so you have different view points from different people. The last thing that works is to find an educational video (maybe on brain pop or national geographic etc.) and watch it because it might have some good examples of the subject you are learning about.

Anonymous said...

To help me prepare for a test, I review the material multiple times before I have a parent or another student quiz me. I think that studying with some people in your class helps benefit you the most. It allows you to help other people as well as seeing if you actually know the material or not. As well as studying, I like to read the text book or my notes multiple times before I start studying. This allows me to understand the material better. When I actually take the test, I answer the easiest problems first because those problems might help me answer the harder ones.

Anonymous said...

First I like to re read the chapter then I quiz myself on the reading. After that I look over my notes and ask my parents to quiz me. Finally I re test myself and the ones I got wrong I go over another time.

Katy Simpson said...

I like to make flashcards right when the test is announced, but I use Quizlet because I can get them anywhere at any time, it also makes a study guide for you and gives personalized games for what you are studying. I research the topic as much as I can because by developing an interest in such topics can boost the enjoyment of researching it and therefore you will research and study more, then get a better grade.

Anonymous said...

For me, I simply make a quizlet account on many of my quizzes and tests, review the material, and get started early. If i don't start early, i find it extremely difficult to catch up in studying. However, a lot of people have said that it helps to have their parents test them, so i might try that as well. But really, everyone has their own strategy for studying, so you just need to try out as many as possible and see which one works best for you.

Anonymous said...

When I study for a test, I do a couple of things. First, I will fill out any study guides or worksheets the teacher gave us to study from, because those give hint to what is going to be on the test, and it gives a good way to study terms. Then I will look over my notes and have someone quiz me. Another thing that helps me when there are definitions is making a Quizlet. However this doesn't work when you have tests with critical thinking or math, because there is more than one way of answering the problem, and it isn't beneficial to do Quizlet for that. Lastly, I will ask the teacher if I have questions, because if you ignore the problem and it is on the test, you have a problem!

Anonymous said...

I think that the most beneficial test preparation strategy for me is to look over my notes and any handouts that I was given about the subject and then quiz myself or have other people quiz me.

Anonymous said...

I do a couple things to prepare for a test. First ill do the study guide if the teacher gave us one. Then I would make flashcards on all the topics I need to know. Finally I would ask my parent to quiz me on the flash cards. those are the 3 things i do to prepare for a test.

Anonymous said...

The most beneficial way to prepare for a test is to make flashcards and study with a friend or parent. Also you could go to a teacher for extra help.

Anonymous said...

I go over my notes and have someone quiz me on them. I make flash cards some times. But in cases like math I would go into my book and do problems.

Anonymous said...

I personally believe that the most efficient way to study is to review the material first and decide what needs to be studied more based on what is not understood thoroughly. Another strategy that works is to relate and connect each idea and concept, to show that you truly understand the material in terms of similar topics.

Anonymous said...

The easiest study strategy for me is to make a study guide with everything that we learned and keep writing down things that it reminds me of. Also, I like to study with other people because I remember things more easily if I talk about it. Lastly, putting a picture or an acronym for a certain topic can be helpful for me so I can connect information to something else.

Anonymous said...

I first like to read over my class notes and any previous quizzes we had on the subject. Then, if I feel like I am very unprepared for the test, I redo some of the worksheets that we did in class. After that, I go over any needed vocabulary and do some practice problems if it is math or science. If the teacher gives you a study guide. get your parents to quiz you on it, if not make your own study guide and use that. I also like to quiz other students in my class because while quizzing them I am going over it myself.

Anonymous said...

I make note cards, I think that they are very useful when you need to learn vocal, I also end up knowing the definitions but I tend to not know what they mean, so I get my dad to help me understand. I also buy all the textbooks so I can highlight them. Plus don't leave studying to the last second. I have done that but I wish I did not.

Anonymous said...

I make note cards and I use quizlet to learn concepts or facts that I don't know. I use them both because ones vocal and the other one is spelling the words out. If I have to, I also make review sheets that I would to. Its kind of like a practice test but I usually make the questions very hard so, I know i'll be prepared for the test or quiz. Lastly, I study each night before the test and the night before i usually review all the important idea of the unit or chapter we are on.

Anonymous said...

I would tell my friend that the most beneficial test preparation strategy for me is to pay attention in class. When you understand everything the teacher says preparation for the test will be effortless. Making quizlets and looking over notes are only methods you can use when you truly understand the material.

Make sure to eat a good breakfast and concentrate in class. If you have any questions, double check with the teacher or a peer ahead of time.

Anonymous said...

First off, you always have to take good notes in class and pay attention for these strategies. You can make flashcards on Quizlet or just make them yourself. Then you can quiz yourself and try to understand the material. If its a subject in class that is a pain for you, that requires you to study more off of your notes. Finally, always go to sleep early the day before that test you're taking.

Anonymous said...

I tend to find that really paying attention in class helps me. If i do not pay well enough attention in class I won't understand any of the notes I take. I tend to simply review my notes. If there is a test where most of it is just memorization, I have my parents quiz me on the definitoins of words/vocab. Tests in classes that I enjoy never trouble me, but tests where I either dont understand or like the subject are incredibly difficult for me.

Anonymous said...

I like to study with someone who is studying the material as well (sister). I think that a problem that some kids have taking tests is endurance, if you start a test really strong you brain becomes tired and forgets info.

Anonymous said...

For me it depends on what kind of test it is. If it is a vocabulary test then i put all the terms on quizlet which helps me study and memorize definitions quickly. For a math or CPS test i have my mom make me a practice test. I also use quizlet to memorize formulas

Anonymous said...

I like to study by reading over the chapter and reviewing the most important things. sometimes i use quizlet to make flashcards for vocab tests. If you dont know something you should see the teacher before the test.

Anonymous said...

I think using Quizlet is a really effective way to prepare for a test. On Quizlet you can make flashcards, play games and take quizzes. Another way I study for a test is by reviewing my notes and homework assignments. If the test is on a specific chapter, I also find it helpful to reread the chapter.

Anonymous said...

To study for a test I make my own study guide and keep reviewing it. If it is vocabulary I use quizlet and keep going over it. I also review my notes. Sometimes I'll have someone else quiz me.

Anonymous said...

When I prepare for at test or quiz I will make flash cards and write the topic down. This is very beneficial for me because if I just say the topic to myself I will not remember. By making flash cards I am able to quiz myself.

Anonymous said...

To prepare myself for tests or quizzes, i usually make my own study guide. In my study guides I have vocabulary sections, questions, and major parts of what the quiz is on. I would recommend making study guides because it is easy to quiz yourself from them and it always helps you remember the facts when you write them down over and over again and not just read it and try to memorize.

Anonymous said...

I personally have various methods that help me prepare for a test. I believe that listening and taking notes in class is a key part of understanding the information for a test/quiz. Other ways I review for a test are by making study guides, notecards, practice tests, or even having my parents or friends quiz me. The last trick I use often is speaking aloud to myself while waking around my room. I find this method helpful towards more of a memorization test.

Anonymous said...

Before i take a big test i either have my parents ask me questions and the ones i dont know i go over them again and again, or i read over my notes for 30 minutes and than make note cards too study. I usually study for about an hour.

Anonymous said...

To study for a test i will study the notes, and then do a review packet or practice test if there is one. After that i will go over and over the answers i have trouble on or forget easily. If i really don't understand the topic I'll go see a teacher for help.

Anonymous said...

To study for a test I usually read over my notes a few times as well as saying it to my self. When it is vocab i just use quizlet. If its something really hard i will sometimes go to review it with the teacher. Also, sometimes studying with a friend helps me also.

Anonymous said...

Personally for me, really paying attention in class is extremely important and helpful. It gives me a better understanding of the material we are working on. When I go home, I usually go over all the material we discussed in class, and then I re-write questions by myself, in my own words. This really helps me for every subject, whether it is Math, History, or English. I also ask my parents to quiz me, but that is on rare occasions, because I think that studying on your own is a key way to develop good study habits for the future, and it is really a good way for you to find out how your brain memorizes and takes in all the information.

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Anonymous said...

To study for a test I will usually review my notes or handouts. While I review my notes or handouts I write down any important things I need to know kind of like a review sheet or study guide. Then I either have someone quiz me or I will quiz myself. Then whatever I got incorrect or what I didn't know I will rewrite and say to myself until I know it. If the topic is really hard or I don't understand it I will go to my teacher for help.

Anonymous said...

I read over the material that I am given (review packet etc). Also I try to write my own notes. I never study in groups. I also have my parents test me. But the two most beneficial study habits I use to prepare for tests are: 1: studying every day 2: discuss the topic so if I cannot explain something, I know that I have to read over that topic a little more.

Anonymous said...

i'm not that good at vocal. i also try to form my studying for the test into a study guide. Ive never been a good test tacker. im usually on questions where we need to write sentences. i get quized by different people before tests or quizzes

Anonymous said...

i am not good at study nut i am getting better at it. i also have my mom quiz me on the subject. and i go over the subject before the test

Anonymous said...

i am not good at study nut i am getting better at it. i also have my mom quiz me on the subject. and i go over the subject before the test

Unknown said...

When studying I recommend going over it with your parents or somebody, and go over the questions you get wrong more. While taking the test first do the easy ones, so you can have more time at the end to focus on harder questions.

Anonymous said...

I find a lot easier to just pay close attention in class so you don't have to do as much studying later. But still study a bit each night, even the stuff you think you remember.

Anonymous said...

I Read over it a couple of times and then when i think im ready i get my parents to quiz me. Then if i dont do well i make some notecards and then test myself again. Then if i still dont get it i will probably email my teacher.

Anonymous said...

I think that making flashcards or a quizlet set for the topic helps, being quizzed, and rereading the chapter is a great way to study for tests. I think that meeting up with teachers for extra help is a great way to learn the material.

Anonymous said...

While practicing for a test i make a review sheet that only has the most important information.I then study it every day for 30 minutes and make my mom quiz me. Also you should start to study the day you figure out that you will have a test. After studying you have to make sure to not cramp your self with info and to relax and let the brain process the information. When taking the test do the easy questions and come back to the hard ones,and the most important part is to stay calm and not stress out.

Anonymous said...

For me personally, it depends on what subject I am studying for. If its math, I will do practice problems and if I am unsure about anything I will go visit my teacher. If its science/CPS, I will do practice problems to review formulas and strategies. Also, I will make a Quizlet to memorize key terms. If its History, I will read over passages until I fully understand the concept. Also, I might make a Quizlet or use flash card to memorize key terms, dates, and events. If its English, I would use Quizlet to review vocal words or parts of speech. If its spanish, I will make a Quizlet to review the words and if i am unsure about anything I will meet with my teacher.

Elena Gribelyuk said...

It completely depends on the subject I am studying for. For example, for math or science, I do problems to make sure that I fully understand the topics covered in class. If its history, I read over the given articles, and sometimes I find articles about the given topic to enhance my understanding. For Spanish, I use quizlet to memorize new vocabulary, but I also do worksheets to make sure I understand how the vocabulary is used in an everyday conversation. If studying Chinese, I usually write each character twenty times to memorize the stroke order. Lastly, I use quizlet to study for new vocabulary for English.

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Anonymous said...

Chapter reviews are always helpful and even asking your teacher for help. You can also ask your teacher if they can give you practice problems or questions and always be prepared for bonus.

Anonymous said...

The most beneficial test preparation for me is just reviewing all of the notes. This way of studding is most effective for me because it is so simple. What reviewing the notes does for me is really quite simple. Reviewing the notes basically makes me remember all of the things that I have to know for the tests.

Anonymous said...

A lot of test taking is confidence and preparation. If you go into a test confident of yourself you tend to do better than if you come in certain you will fail it brings you down. Another important role is correct preparation. Studying is the most important part of a test. if you prepare well and study correctly you will definitely do well. If you do practice problems or copy down your notes or try explaining the concept to someone else it will boost your own understanding of it

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Anonymous said...

when studying for a test going over my class notes and rewrtting the most important/main parts is always a good stratagey.It also allows you to study off of one paper throughout the day. studing for atleast the three days before the test right before bed is actually scientifically proven to help information "sink into" your brain. During CMTs in public school some of my teachers would give us gum and mints to have during the test inorderto keep us focused and our stress level down.

Anonymous said...

the way i prepare for a test is i will have my parents quiz me on tests or if i am confused i go and see a teacher.

Anonymous said...

The easiest way for me to study is read over what I'm studying and say it loud, chant it to my self anything to get it stuck in my head. Then, I give my self practice problems to do on it and I have my parents quiz me.

Anonymous said...

One of the most beneficial things to do when studying for a quiz or test is making a practice test for yourself with all the material you think will be given to you on the actual quiz or test

Anonymous said...

My most effective way to help me study is to quiz myself. I use flashcards to review terms and parts of the section to review what I have learned. If I don't remember some very well, I put them to the side and study those. If I am confused with any part I am learning I ask a teacher.