{"id":2710,"date":"2016-07-26T16:25:08","date_gmt":"2016-07-26T16:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/blog\/?p=2710"},"modified":"2025-03-25T19:14:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T19:14:42","slug":"20-testing-experts-share-their-favorite-test-taking-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/blog\/20-testing-experts-share-their-favorite-test-taking-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Testing Experts Share Their Best Test-Taking Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">While the thought of preparing for an exam can sometimes be overwhelming and stressful, there are steps you can take to lessen testing-related anxiety. No matter what type of exam you\u2019ll be taking, it\u2019s always important to spend time familiarizing yourself with the material, and avoid waiting until the last minute.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><div id=\"mmDeferVideoEncompass_FgStcM3DoYU\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n\t<picture>\n\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/circle-play-duotone.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/circle-play-duotone.png\" type=\"image\/png\"> \n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"videoThumbnailImage_FgStcM3DoYU\" data-source-videoID=\"FgStcM3DoYU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/circle-play-duotone.png\" alt=\"20 Testing Experts Share Their Best Test-Taking Tips Video\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" class=\"size-full\" data-matomo-title = \"20 Testing Experts Share Their Best Test-Taking Tips\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<style>img#videoThumbnailImage_FgStcM3DoYU:hover {cursor:pointer;} img#videoThumbnailImage_FgStcM3DoYU {background-size:contain;background-image:url(\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/FgStcM3DoYU\/maxresdefault.jpg\");}<\/style>\n<script defer>\n  jQuery(\"img#videoThumbnailImage_FgStcM3DoYU\").click(function() {\n\tlet videoId = jQuery(this).attr(\"data-source-videoID\");\n\tlet helpTag = '<div id=\"mmDeferVideoYTMessage_FgStcM3DoYU\" style=\"display: none;position: absolute;top: -24px;width: 100%;text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;font-size: small;border-top: 1px solid #fc0;\">Having trouble? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v='+videoId+'\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to watch on YouTube.<\/a><\/span><\/div>';\n\tlet tag = document.createElement(\"iframe\");\n\ttag.id = \"yt\" + videoId;\n\ttag.src = \"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/\" + videoId + \"?autoplay=1&controls=1&wmode=opaque&rel=0&egm=0&iv_load_policy=3&hd=0&enablejsapi=1\";\n\ttag.frameborder = 0;\n\ttag.allow = \"autoplay; fullscreen\";\n\ttag.width = this.width;\n\ttag.height = this.height;\n\ttag.setAttribute(\"data-matomo-title\",\"20 Testing Experts Share Their Best Test-Taking Tips\");\n\tjQuery(\"div#mmDeferVideoEncompass_FgStcM3DoYU\").html(tag);\n\tjQuery(\"div#mmDeferVideoEncompass_FgStcM3DoYU\").prepend(helpTag);\n\tsetTimeout(function(){jQuery(\"div#mmDeferVideoYTMessage_FgStcM3DoYU\").css(\"display\", \"block\");}, 2000);\n  });\n<\/script>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In order to compile the best test-taking tips, we\u2019ve contacted testing coordinators, proctors and instructors to share their most helpful suggestions for students. Here are 15 expert tips to help you succeed in test-taking, ranging from several weeks before the test through the actual test-taking process:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">In the weeks leading up to the test:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>1. Pay attention in class and take good notes.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cI advise our students to prepare for tests from the first day of class by employing good listening, reading, note-taking, and studying techniques.\u201d <b>-Tina Totten, ARC Director: <em>North Central Missouri College<\/em><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>2. Start preparing early, in small increments.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cThe best advice for students in test preparation is to prepare early. This means read and practice throughout the unit of study. Furthermore, prepare for class, review after class and study in small chunks of time often, instead of big chunks right before the test.\u201d <b>-Dean Fritzemeier, Tutoring Coordinator: Muskegon Community Center<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>3. Take advantage of tips offered by your teachers.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cPay attention to hints that the instructor may give about the test. Take careful notes and ask questions about items you may be confused about. Ask the instructor to specify the areas that will be emphasized on the test. Make sure you go to the class right before the test; it\u2019s another prime time for the instructor to give out more hints or the format of the test.\u201d <b>-Becky Knickmeier, Library &amp; Learning Services Specialist: Mid Michigan Community College<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>4. Find out the format of the test, and the types of questions that will be asked.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cFind out as much information as you can about the test. Knowing the format, number and types of questions can help a student mentally if you know what to expect and have prepared for it.\u201d <b>-Buffy Ruffin, Coordinator of the Learning Assistance Center, Tidewater Community College-Chesapeake<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>5. Avoid procrastinating.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cDo not procrastinate. The sooner you begin studying, the sooner you can identify areas you need extra help in.\u201d <b>-Caitlin Swisher, Testing &amp; Tutoring Assistant Coordinator: Victoria College<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>6. Take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/blog\/how-to-take-practice-tests\/\">practice tests.<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cDo some prep work and take practice tests, because it will familiarize you with test structure, wording, pacing your answers, etc.\u201d <b>-Sandra Brintnall, Testing Specialist: Santa Fe Community College<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>7. Familiarize yourself with testing center logistics.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cMy best advice for students taking tests would be preparing for the logistics of that day. It is important to know what time you need to arrive at the testing center, the parking situation for your location, and the rules of the testing center. Find the answers to any general questions you may have by either calling the testing center or browsing the website at least a day before the exam.\u201d <b>-Katie Watson, Testing Coordinator: University of South Carolina<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>On the morning of the test:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>8. Make sure you bring all required materials.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cThe advice I give to students the most is to make sure they have all the materials they are allowed for the exam, as well as ensuring they have any I.D.s or fees that they need when they come in to test. The issue we run across the most are students who are not prepared for their exams in one way or another.\u201d <b>-Jenny Schuhwerck, Testing Coordinator: Inver Hills Community College<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cBe sure you know if any testing aids are allowed: a 3\u00d75 card with notes, your textbook, a periodic table, etc. Particular calculators may not be allowed. Make sure yours is an approved model.\u201d <b>-Betsy Reese, Testing Coordinator: Metropolitan Community College \u2013 Penn Valley<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>9. Don\u2019t bring your cell phone into the exam room.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cLeave most of your belongings in the car. If you bring your cell phone, you will need to turn it off and leave it in a locker. The proctors are monitoring you as you test.\u201d <b>-Betsy Reese, Testing Coordinator: Metropolitan Community College \u2013 Penn Valley<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>10. Use the restroom and eat something before the test.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cUse the restroom (a lot of centers do not allow restroom breaks as a privacy policy). Eat a meal or a snack before going in for a test.\u201d <b>-Stephanie Rusden, Office Coordinator II Tempe Testing: Rio Salado College<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cEat before a test; having food in your stomach will give you energy and help you focus, but avoid heavy foods which can make you groggy.\u201d <b>-Becky Knickmeier, Library &amp; Learning Services Specialist<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>During the test:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>11. Start your test by doing a \u201cbrain spill.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cFor content and material that is high volume, do a brain spill as soon as you get your test paper or have access to an online test. Brain-spilling is everything you think you may need during the test that is not easily retainable, such as Spanish conjugation charts, formulas, an acronym for a process or different words.\u201d <b>-Clarissa T. Chestnut, Test Proctor: Central Carolina Technical College<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>12. Prepare for essay questions by creating an outline.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cStudents often struggle with essay questions, and my best suggestion is to jot down a quick outline before starting the essay \u2013 it doesn\u2019t have to be neat or fancy, but it should include every scrap of relevant information a student can think of, and it should be put into some kind of order (topic sentence, first detail\/example, second detail\/example, etc., conclusion). This allows students to review the information for completion and coherence&#8211;it\u2019s easier to add missing information or trim anything irrelevant before the essay is in progress, and it helps students structure their thoughts and ideas so that their essay is clear and organized.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Finally, and perhaps most importantly, it\u2019s less intimidating for some students to bullet-point their ideas. An essay question can paralyze a student with doubts and worries about how much they know and whether they\u2019ll be able to communicate it clearly. By ignoring the essay component at first, students are able to get the information down on paper without being overwhelmed by the idea of writing \u2013 and then seeing their notes and realizing that they do know the material can empower them and give them the confidence they need to string their ideas together into an essay.\u201d <b>-Nicole Truitt, Student Enrichment Coordinator, Delaware Technical Community College<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>13. Skip over questions that you don\u2019t know the answer to.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cAnswer the questions you know first. It builds confidence. Go back to the ones you aren\u2019t sure of. Always recheck your work. Take your time.\u201d <b>-Lori Chavez, Tutorials Center Coordinator\/Instructor, Cabrillo College<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>14. Don\u2019t rush through the exam.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cEvery test should begin with thinking, \u2018This is not a race. You do not receive extra points for finishing first. Read everything carefully and double check your work.\u2019 We have a professor who puts that at the top of every exam. I wish they all did.\u201d <b>-Wendy Bredensteiner, Testing Center Associate: University of Nebraska at Omaha<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>15. Take deep breaths if you start to feel stressed.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cWe tell our candidates to relax, take a deep breath and try to be calm. Stressing about the situation or other things in their lives needs to be pushed out of their minds until after the exam.\u201d <b>-Margaret Landsparger, Testing Center Coordinator, Michigan Tech University<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">We hope these testing tips will help you develop a game plan for upcoming exams, and give you the confidence to succeed. 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