Mastering Test-Taking Strategies: Essential Tips for Success
Enhance your test-taking skills with these valuable insights from Keisha R. Callins, MD, MPH. Learn about developing your test-taking tactical advantage and understanding your learning style and the test itself. Discover crucial factors like time management, planning, priorities, partnerships, frustrations, health, and progress monitoring. Embrace the wisdom of Nelson Mandela, Art Williams, and Albert Einstein to conquer your fears and achieve academic excellence.
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How to Develop your Test Taking Tactical Advantage 10 Things You Gotta Know Keisha R. Callins, MD, MPH Albany State University September 1, 2015
The Brave man is not the one who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. ~ Nelson Mandela
How do you usually feel about taking a test? I m going to ace this test! A. B. I think I know enough to do well I really wish I had taken more time to study C. I m going to bomb this test! D. Should I even take this test? E.
Im not telling you it is going to be easy I m telling you it s going to be worth it. ~ Art Williams
10 Things You REALLY Need to Know Know your style Know the test Know your time Know your plan Know your priorities Know your partners Know your frustrations Know your prayers Know your health Know your progress
Genius is 1% talent and 99% hard work ~ Albert Einstein
KNOW YOUR STYLE How do you learn??? Howtolearn.com Learning-styles-online.com www.mindtools.com How long can you study??? When is your best time to study??? Should you study in a group??? Study Aids Flash cards quizlet/studyblue/flashcardmachine Images Mnemonics Studygs.net
Failure is not an option. ~ Gene Kranz
KNOW YOUR TEST Who will administer the test? Who can help you prepare? What you will be tested on? What is your performance goal? When will you have the test? When will you get results? Where will the test be given? Where can you get practice material? Why are you taking this test? Why is this test given? How much time will you have? How will the test be graded?
Procrastination is the thief of time. ~ Edward Young
KNOW YOUR TIME Write out a timeline Schedule breaks Organize activities Hold yourself accountable Don t Panic
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work learning from failure. ~ General Colin Powell
KNOW YOUR PLAN Write out an action plan Pace yourself Stay on task Understand your limitations Work smart Practice, practice, practice
Recipe for success: Study while others are sleeping; work while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing. William A. Ward
KNOW YOUR PRIORITIES What are your goals? What should you spend your time on? What events can be bypassed this week? What are your strengths? What areas need improvement? Who needs your attention?
Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it. ~ Unknown
KNOW YOUR PARTNERS Study friends vs study enemies Professors are good resources Mentors can be good resources Don t hang out with people who will waste your time You may need to motivate someone and learn by teaching
Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. ~ Winston Churchill
KNOW YOUR FRUSTRATIONS Embrace your failure Reflect Ask yourself why and please be honest Acknowledge your fears DABDA if you have to Let your frustrations be your fuel
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed ~ Proverbs 16:3
KNOW YOUR PRAYERS The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil;my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Psalm 23
Take care of your body, its the only place you have to live. Jim Robin
KNOW YOUR HEALTH Do not forsake your mind: Puzzles Luminosity.com Easterseals.com Read the newspaper sleep Do not forsake your body: Regular exercise Good nutrition Avoid alcohol and tobacco Take your vitamins
Four steps to achievement: plan purposefully, prepare prayerfully, proceed positively, pursue persistently. ~ William Arthur Ward
KNOW YOUR PROGRESS Regular progress checks Reassess and update your action plan as needed Schedule treats Allow time for review Get feedback Practice tests Simulate the test
Victory belongs to the most persevering. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte
