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How to Study
for Tests

ests are a way for you and your teacher to measure how well
you have learned the material covered in class. Think of
them as challenge!

BEFORE THE TEST

If possible, find out what material the test will cover, and what type of test
it will be (multiple choice, true or false, short answer or essay).
2. Study at a time when you are alert and not hungry or sleepy.
3. Dont wait until the last minute! Short, daily study sessions are better than
cramming the night before the test.
4. Set a goal for each study period. If you are being tested on three chapters,
set up four study sessions, one for each chapter and one for a review of all three.
5. Repeat, repeat, repeat! Read and reread your notes and the key
parts of the textbook.
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6. While reviewing your notes, cover them up and summarize them out loud.
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DURING THE TEST

Read the instructions carefully. Ask the teacher
if you are unsure about anything.
2. Read the entire test through before starting.
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This will help you pace yourself.
3. Answer the easiest questions first. Leave the most

Make an outline
time for questions that have the highest
from your notes
point value or require a lot of writing.
of just the main
4. Dont waste time doing things for which you ideas.
will not receive credit, such as rewriting test questions.
Make a time line
5. Check over your answers.
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AFTER THE TEST

Read the teachers comments carefully and

try to learn from your mistakes.
2. Save test to review for end-of-term tests.

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dates.
Make flashcards
for studying
vocabulary or key
events.
Have someone
test on you.

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