How can I get higher scores on my tests?

Answer 1

Productive Study Skills Techniques

1. Find a quiet place. Let friends and family know that it is your quiet, study time.
2. Have all necessary supplies and resources: Paper, pencils/pens, textbooks, dictionary-or cell phone to look up words and to do research.
3. Create your personalized time management calendar.

Get a paper calendar that you can print from the Internet or use a digital calendar format.

Schedule your study time in blocks. Block out your work, chore, clubs/memberships, volunteer, travel, and daily routine times as well. Look to see where you can schedule more study time in. Adjust your calendar as needed.

1. Consider Using the Cornell Note-Taking Method both in and out of class.

Write in phrases and abbreviations not complete sentences. Write Key terms. Instead of writing "Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States." write Lincoln-16th Pres" (or 16th POTUS).

1. Review notes as after class as soon as possible.
2. Make note cards and quiz yourself.
3. Study in chunks. After 20-30 minutes take a 5-7 minute break. 
4. Seek help when needed.



Test-taking Skills

1. Get plenty of rest and eat healthily.
2. Avoid cramming.
3. Once you start the test, write down useful information (i.e.., formulas, equations, dates, lists, etc.).
4. Carefully read all of the test directions, and look for details.
5. Read the answer choices before reading the paragraph or prompt.
6. Choose the best multiple-choice answer.  If a question is absolute using words like "always" or "never," that choice is often wrong.
7. Use process of elimination.
8.  Strategize how you will use the time wisely.
9.  Pace yourself.
10. Spend more time on more difficult sections or sections that are worth more points.
11. Complete the questions that you know first, and skip the harder questions if you can.  Don't forget to come back and answer them.
12. Look for clues from other questions.
13. Answer all of the questions.
14. Show your work when appropriate to get partial if not full credit.

Answer 2

One of the first things you should do is reach out to someone. They can help you by giving you tips and pointers to improve. Another thing is doing worksheets and studying. Do not study to much or else you will fry your brain.