Good Test Study Techniques
- Use memorization for critical facts and information:
- Association with something already known
- Mnemonic device (acronym or jingle)
- Whole learning
- Recite and write
- Repetition and review using
- Study cards
- Topic cards
- Lists
- Notes in a diagram or web
- Breakdowns
Self-Preparation Before the Test
- Gather all the necessary materials (pen, paper, etc.) the day/night before.
- Get a good night's sleep and get up with plenty of time to spare.
- Eat something .
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Psych yourself up for the test - know you are ready.
- Leave a little early (know from an advance run how to get to the site and how long it takes to get there).
- After arriving, find a quiet place to focus - breath deeply to reduce anxiousness.
- Practice relaxation techniques.
- Run the "movie" of success in your "mind's eye" - know you will succeed.
Avoiding Test Panic & Anxiousness
- Gear up
- Know that you are ready
- Recognize that the test is a way of demonstrating all that you know
- Pay attention to how you talk to yourself - replace negative messages with positive, realistic ones.
- Visualize success - the "Certificate or Score" desired
- Set the goal of passing the test
- Create a mental movie of completing the test and passing
- Re-create this image three times daily for three-four days prior to the test
- Relax - do some relaxation techniques before the test
- Deep breathing oxygenates the brain and helps focus
- Moderate to light exercise
- Focus on relaxing shoulders and muscles
- Organize study/course content
- Class notes and workbook pages
- Highlighted information
- Think about key things learned
- Use advance thinking techniques
- Recognize what will be most important to know
- Review sample tests and formats
- Think about scenarios that will help convey/connect
