How to Pass a Test and Study

Studying and Passing a Test can be one of the most difficult things we do. Each of us place our own value of what that test means to us. By following the below steps you can achieve success.

Instructions

1. Develop study skills. The first step in studying and passing a test is to prepare by studying. Look at the information that you'll need to cover for the test to determine the amount of time you'll need to set aside to prepare. Review the test information that you already feel comfortable with knowing while making special note of any test information that you need to learn or spend additional time reviewing, so that you can spend the required amount of time on this information. If you become bored with or overwhelmed with a particular subject take a break from it and come back to it with fresh eyes and a renewed attitude. Preparing to pass a test requires preparation and time. Receiving a passing grade on a test is well worth the effort put into it.

2. Accept that anxiety is normal. Anything important to us will cause us a certain amount of anxiety. Just knowing that being nervous over preparing for a test and passing that test is "normal" can give you some sense of relief. Knowing that your peers are also experiencing test anxiety diminishes some of the isolated feelings that might be having.

3. Use relaxation techniques that have successfully worked for reducing your anxiety and tension for you in the past. There are many relaxation techniques that have work well. A massage, yoga, meditation prior to the test can have positive effects on your mental health and test performance. Keep a positive attitude, the information you'll be questioned on will be a review of information that you learned and reviewed in Step One.

4. Prepare the night before by briefly reading over any notes or information that you'd like to review. Don't spend more than 30 to 45 minutes reviewing your test study notes. Don't try to cram in new information that you failed to review or even learn in Step 1. The night before the test is a last minute relaxed review. Keep your normal routine. Go to bed at the same time and try not to vary that bedtime routine. Take it easy on yourself you've prepared and you're ready for the review. If you can think of the test as a review of information rather than the dreaded test.

5. On the morning or day of the test eat a light meal just incase your anxiety levels are elevated. Keep a positive attitude. You've done everything to prepare for the test and there isn't any reason you won't succeed.

6. During the test, listen to all the verbal directions given. Once you've started taking the test read all the written directions and look over the entire test so you know what to expect and will be able to allot enough time in each area. Read the tips at the bottom of this article to learn the basics of how to take a test.

Tips & Warnings

• 1. Look for the main idea of the question. Ask yourself what is this question asking me?

• 2. Look for key words in the question such as none, never, always, etc. Use these key words to rule out possible answers.

• 3. Mark an answer for every test question. If you leave it blank it is automatically wrong. If it was True/False the you have a 50% chance of answering it correctly. If it is a multiple choice question with four options then you have 25% chance of getting the test question answered correctly.

• 4. Don't change your first answer to the test question unless you are 100% sure that you made an error the first time around.

• 5. Read over the test once you've finished checking for simple errors such as missing a key word or simply reading the question wrong the first time.

• As a last resort. If you really don't know the answer then these are some tips that may help you pass the test.

• 1. The length of the test choice can be a clue. Long answers are more likely to be correct.

• 2. If two answers seem to be the same with just different wording then they are likely to be wrong, both of them.

• 3. If two answers are completely different, then one of the answers given is likely to be correct. Select the one you think is best. Remember at this point you are guessing. It just sounds bad to recommend guessing on a test.

• 4. If an answer seems to be the most general then it may be the correct answer.