Marielle D.

Rentoria
BSN 2-YA-6

1. Write down your own test-taking tips which you find very effective for yourself as
a student and share them with your classmates.

• Be prepared and confident. Make sure that you studied all the lessons and answer the
questions confidently.
• Get enough sleep the night before the exam. So you can easily recall what you studied.
• Always arrive early. So you can choose your desired seat and you can have the time to
relax.
• Make sure to urinate or defecate before the exam. So you can focus on answering your
exam.
• Read the instructions carefully. To ensure that you know what to do and what is being
asked.
• Read the questions carefully. Pay attention to the words “not” and “except”.
• Answer easy questions first. To save more time for more challenging questions later.
• Relax and stay focused. Don’t get nervous when you encounter difficult questions, you
can skip those and return to it later.
• Trust your instincts. When you don’t know the answer, make an educated guess and the
first answer that pops in your mind is mostly likely the correct answer.
• Review your answers. When you still have time, scan your answer sheet and make sure
that you answered all the questions.

2. Complete the table below:

My DOS and DON’TS before and during the examination period.

DOS DON’TS
Prepare in advance Procrastinate

Get enough sleep the night before the
exam
Focus in reviewing and avoid distractions
Relax before the exam
Read the instructions and questions
carefully
Be confident
Take your time and stay calm
Study all night before the exam
Use cellphone while reviewing
Review with friends before the exam
Rush in answering questions
Get nervous and panic
Cheat
3. Journal Writing:
Which study activities and habits will you continue to use in the future? Which
study activities and habits will you need to change? Why?

I have so many study activities and habits, some are good but most are bad. I will
keep on setting specific times for studying each subjects. I will spend more time on
complex subjects and little time on easy ones. I will also keep on studying in a quiet and
well-lit area so I can avoid distractions and focus on what I am doing. I will continue to
use highlighters and write keywords repeatedly so I can memorize faster. I will also
continue on teaching my friends and family the lessons to check my understanding and
identify the areas that need for improvement. And most importantly, I will keep on using
my relaxation techniques to reduce stress and just focus on studying. During the exam, I
will continue to skip questions then return to them later, use my time wisely, and have a
positive mindset.

The study activities and habits that I need to change are mostly listed in the
“don’ts” on the table above. Even though they are listed in my “don’ts,” I sometimes do it
especially when I don’t have enough time on studying. I will stop procrastinating and
studying the night before the exam because it may lead to short term memorization. I will
also stop using my phone while reviewing because it distracts me. I will stop reviewing
on the exam day with my friends because it messes my thoughts and makes me nervous.
And I will stop on sleeping late.