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The Ten Rules of The Test-Taking Game: How Many Points Do You Want To Get?

The document provides 10 rules for test-taking success. The rules advise students to (1) be confident and positive, (2) arrive early, (3) bring necessary supplies, (4) ignore people who cause panic, (5) preview the test, (6) take notes in the margins, (7) complete easy questions first, (8) know the guessing policy, (9) avoid changing answers, and (10) write clearly and neatly. Following these rules can help students reduce stress and maximize their score.

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The Ten Rules of The Test-Taking Game: How Many Points Do You Want To Get?

The document provides 10 rules for test-taking success. The rules advise students to (1) be confident and positive, (2) arrive early, (3) bring necessary supplies, (4) ignore people who cause panic, (5) preview the test, (6) take notes in the margins, (7) complete easy questions first, (8) know the guessing policy, (9) avoid changing answers, and (10) write clearly and neatly. Following these rules can help students reduce stress and maximize their score.

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The Ten Rules

of the
Test-Taking Game
How Many Points Do
You Want to Get?
Rule 1
•  ACT AS IF YOU WILL SUCCEED
– When you think negative thoughts, your
stress level rises.
– Your confidence level drops which often
leads to feelings of failure
– Think about success
• Smile, take deep breaths, close your
eyes and imagine getting the test back
with a good grade written on the top.
Rule 2
•  Arrive Ahead of Time
– Being on time or early sets your
mind at ease.
– You have a better chance of
being relaxed
– You can prepare yourself
mentally for the test.
Rule 3
•  Bring the Essential Testing Tools
–  Extra writing utensils
–  Erasers
–  Calculator
–  Dictionary
–  Outline
–  Flashcards
Rule 4
•  IGNORE PANIC PUSHERS
– PANIC PUSHERS ARE PEOPLE WHO ASK
YOU QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MATERIAL
THEY ARE ABOUT TO BE TESTED ON.
– THEY WILL CAUSE YOU TO PANIC AND
LOSE YOUR CONFIDENCE
– SPEND YOUR TIME CONCENTRATING ON
WHAT YOU KNOW, NOT ON WHAT YOU
DON’T KNOW.
Rule 5
•  Pre-view the Playing Field
–  Once you have received your test, you should
do several things before you begin
•  Listen to instructions and read directions
carefully
•  Determine the point spread
•  Budget your time
•  Use the test as an information tool
Rule 6
•  Write in the Margin
–  Write key terms, formulas, names, dates and
other information in the margin immediately so
that you won’t forget it.
–  You may want to create a mind map in the
corner of the test so that you can communicate
your ideas in an organized fashion.
Rule 7
•  Complete the Easy Questions First
– Builds confidence
– Mark the tough questions and
return to them later
– Avoid spending too much time on
a challenging question.
Rule 8
•  Know if There is a Guessing Penalty
– Chances are there will be no penalty
for guessing so NEVER leave a
question blank
– If you don’t know, take a
guess
Rule 9
•  Avoid Changing Your Answers
–  Research indicates that three out of four times
your first choice is usually correct; therefore,
you should avoid changing an answer unless
you are absolutely sure the answer is wrong.
Rule 10
•  Write Clearly and Neatly
– Make sure your writing is easy for the
instructor to read.
– It must look presentable
– You have better chances of getting a
higher grade if your writing is legible.

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