These are some good 10 Test Taking Skills

Some good test taking strategies are Start preparing for your exams the first day of class. Review for several short periods rather than one long period. You will find that you retain information better and get less fatigued It may seem “old-fashioned”, but flashcards may be a helpful way to review in courses that have many unfamiliar terms. Review the card in random order using only those terms that you have difficulty remembering. Make sure you understand the information as you are learning it. That way, you won’t have to “re-learn” it OR have to “cram” a great deal of information at one time. Maintain healthy living habits. Get a good night’s sleep before the test. Form a study group with other students in your class to discuss and quiz each other on important material. This will add other perspectives and help to “complete” your study if you tend to be either a “detailed” or “big-picture” learner. Use mnemonic techniques to memorize lists, definitions, and other specific kinds of information. Finally but not least Practice answering essay questions BEFORE the test. Use cognitive questions at all levels to assure learning and ability to answer essay questions. For example: How would you describe, compare/contrast, predict, classify, apply, evaluate, prioritize, etc?