Every subject has its own particular way. Math is mostly numerical, not verbal and requires logical thinking; it has its own way to be studied. Before touching on significant points of studying a math test, lets look at some of the fundamentals of “learning.”
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Category: Test Preparation
Preparing for a test? Study tips and strategies and study HELP to increase your score on any test
Types of Exams
Before beginning any exam there are steps you can take to help your self succeed. Make sure you are as relaxed as possible. Next make sure you are sitting the right exam and have been given the proper paper. Once you have established that you are in fact taking the correct exam, be sure to read all the instructions carefully. Often these instructions involve key terms.Other ways to ensure your success also vary by exam type.
How to Take an Oral Exam – Tips to Increase your Score
For many students, the experience of taking an oral exam is one that is very different to taking a written exam, although you may find that preparation for an oral exam is similar to a written exam.
Oral Exams are a standard feature of English as a Second Language Exams In addition, several other standardized tests such as the NNAAP have an oral component. The Canadian Citizenship test also has an oral component, which is tested with the CELPIP test. Continue reading “How to Take an Oral Exam – Tips to Increase your Score” »
What to Do When You Fail a Test
What to Do When You Fail a Test
Once, when I was a college instructor, a student came to me and asked me what he should do when he fails a test. In other words, is there anything he can do to use that experience to propel him to better performance in the future? I thought about the question, and several not-so-helpful responses came to mind. On the next test, if he thinks he’s going to fail, he could: Continue reading “What to Do When You Fail a Test” »
Cheating on a Test – Not such a Good Strategy
The Complete Guide to Cheating on a Test
So, you have a test rapidly approaching and you a) didn’t study or b) don’t want to study, and that’s when you decide to cheat. You’ve seen it done in the movies, in books, and even real life, which means it can’t be that hard. It seems simple enough, right? That’s where you are wrong. While a select few students manage to pull off cheating without getting caught, the same cannot be said for the majority.
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Whats the Difference Between a Quiz, Test, and Exam?
Whats the Difference Between a Quiz, Test, and Exam?
You’re in school, it’s close to Christmas, and on the same day, one instructor tells you there’s a quiz coming, a second says there’s a test next week, while a third tells you to prepare for the upcoming exam. ARRRGH! A quiz, a test, and an exam, all coming soon. But what’s the difference? Are they all the same thing, are they different, and which is more important to your grade point average? Continue reading “Whats the Difference Between a Quiz, Test, and Exam?” »
9 Test Prep Tips
Different ways of studying for a test
Students study for tests in a variety of ways. While one student finds a particular method of study helpful, another may find it ineffective. Keep trying different things and see what works the best for you. See our Ultimate Guide to Test Preparation Continue reading “9 Test Prep Tips” »
Hiring a Test Prep Tutor
We usually think of hiring a tutor when someone is just generally doing badly in a subject, and needs someone to show him how to improve in that course. However, more and more students, especially college students and high school students, are hiring test-preparation tutors>. This is someone they hire, either on a short-term basis to help prepare for one major test, like a High School Test, or College Entrance Exam, or someone that they hire intermittently, whenever there’s a test, to assist them with the study process. Should you hire a test-prep tutor? Here’s a good rule of thumb: If you feel like you understand the material but are just bad at taking tests, then a test-prep tutor might be for you. Here’s how to find and hire one. Continue reading “Hiring a Test Prep Tutor” »
Myths About Exams
Myths About Exams
Everybody knows what’s involved in studying for exams, right? Well–maybe not. In fact, there are several myths that many people believe are true, but which actually do little or nothing to enhance the studying process. Chances are good that you’ve bought into one or more of these myths. Let’s take a look at some of the more common myths, and discuss what the truth is.
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Test Preparation Tips for the ISEE or SSAT
Before you’ll be allowed to enroll your child in one of the better private academies, whether a boarding or non-residential school, it’s likely that the child will have to show that he or she can handle the work. They show this by taking and successfully passing a standardized test. For residential schools, this will likely be the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT), and for non-residential academies, it will probably be the Independent School Entrance Exams (ISEE). Either way, there are some steps that you and the child can take together to make sure that they do their best. Continue reading “Test Preparation Tips for the ISEE or SSAT” »