How to Study for a 6th Grade Level Math Test
If you're a sixth-grade student who's taking a math class, you will have a series of quizzes and tests throughout each unit. Once a unit has been taught, it will be tested through a written test. Studying for all school subjects, including math, is important so you're prepared when the day of the test comes. Effective study methods can include practice, repetition and discussion.
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Set aside a time when you will study every day for at least a week prior to the test. Because math can be challenging to learn, it is wise to learn it slowly and thoroughly rather than try to cram a significant amount of information in a short period of time. The time you set aside could be an hour a day, depending on how familiar you are with the content that will be on the test.
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Read through your math textbook and your notes on the lessons that will be tested. Learn to identify each style of problem, especially the written problems that can sometimes pose problems. Identify key terms such as "divide" and "multiply" and know how to solve problems related to these terms.
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Pick one lesson per day and master it before moving onto the next lesson. Sixth-grade students are typically exposed to concepts related to basic geometry, patterns, measurement of length and time, decimals and fractions. It's likely the math test will focus on just one of these topics. Don't move on to a subsequent lesson until you fully understand the previous one.
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Write notes on each lesson until you are familiar with it. If a lesson involves multiplying two fractions, familiarize yourself with the method of doing so. Instead of necessarily writing out lesson notes in the teacher's words, consider using your own words -- perhaps they resonate more with you.
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Explain what you have learned to a parent. When you explain something aloud, it will give you an idea of whether you are well versed in the topic. If you have trouble explaining a certain topic, or your parent cannot understand what you have explained, go back to your lesson notes and make sure you fully understand it.
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Consult your math teacher for extra help, either at lunch or after school. Teachers are typically content to provide extra help to students, especially if the student asks well in advance of the test. If a student asks at the last minute, it may be too late to fully learn an entire unit of lessons.
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Work with other students in your class at lunch or after school to share tips and techniques about material related to the test. Sometimes, hearing someone else's techniques for working through a problem will clear up the confusion for you.
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