How to best prepare for a test

There are many test preparation and test taking strategies you can use depending on the type of test you plan to take (i.e. multiple choice, true/false, short essays, etc.). There are steps you can take before, during, and after taking a test to ensure success. To learn more about it, please click this link: https://www.educationcorner.com/test-taking-strategies.html

General test preparation

To do well on tests you must first learn the material, and then review it before the test. These are techniques to better understand your material:

Learning

  • Take good notes in your class lectures and textbooks.
  • Review your notes soon after class/lecture
  • Review notes briefly before the next class
  • Schedule some time at the end of the week for a longer review

Reviewing

  • Take good notes about as your teacher tells you what will be on the test
  • Organize your notes, texts, and assignments according to what will be on the test
  • Estimate the hours you’ll need to review materials
  • Draw up a schedule that blocks units of time and material
  • Test yourself on the material
  • Finish your studying the day before the exam