HOW TO BE A BETTER TEST TAKER

HOW TO BE A BETTER TEST-TAKER

FACILITATOR: Sandra Copeland, Counselor Student Support Services Roanoke-Chowan Community College

Get Off To A Good Start

Get a good nights sleepBring all materialsMake some notes

Develop A Plan

Look over the entire testManage your time

Dont Get Stuck On Difficult QuestionsAnswer the easy questions firstMark harder questions

Check Your AnswersCheck all of your answersUse all of the time youre given

Multiple-Choice QuestionsEliminate the obvious incorrect choice firstRead the question carefullyRead all the choicesPay attention to all of the above questionsLook for the longest answerTrue/False Questions

All, always, never, every, none false answerUsually, sometimes, generally, frequently, often, many, most true answerRead true/false questions carefully

Open Book Tests

Post-its/bookmarksHighlight important informationMake notes