Counselor's Corner
EWMS 4th Quarter
Begin with the End in Mind
Testing can be a stressful time. Hopefully these tips will help you "begin with the end in mind" and help relieve some stress!
Top 10 Test Taking Tips!
- It might be tough, but you can do it!
- Come up with your own positive phrase you can say to yourself
2. The Night Before
- Go to sleep early!
- Your brain functions best on a full nights sleep
- Turn off the electronics
3. The Morning of the Test
- Eat a good, healthy breakfast
- Repeat your positive phrase
- Get to school early
4. Test Time
- Make sure you have everything you need (pencil, paper)
- Read and/or listen to the instructions so you know exactly what you need to do
5. Stuck?
- If you get stuck, circle it and come back to it later
- Re-read the question, try to eliminate any choices
- Take a deep breath and don't let it rule you....come back to it at the end and make your best guess
6. Manage your Time
- Take your time, know how much time you have and don't rush through it!
- Don't look around and rush just because others may be done....use all the time you have!
7. Review your answers
- Once you think you are done, go back through the test and double check any you aren't sure about
8. Practice Deep Breathing
- If at any point you start to feel overwhelmed, take several deep breaths...in through your nose and out through your mouth
- Do this as often as you need to in order to settle you down
9. Keep Perspective....
- Remember, do your best and that's all that matters!
- This test does not define you as a person nor will it have significant impact on your life when you are out of school. Yes, it's important, but not life altering!
10. Begin with the End in Mind...
- You've worked hard all year and now it's time to put it in practice!
- Take it one step at a time...you can do this!
Source: https://www.teachervision.com/study-skills-test-prep/top-10-test-taking-tips-students