Pointers for Success

These are a few suggestions that may be beneficial to students who are taking or preparing for a standardized test.

Never make an attempt to “cram” the night before.
Pay attention when reviewing for the test in class.
Make sure to get adequate sleep and a good meal before the test.
Be sure to arrive to school on time.
Be aware of the time limit.
Do not become stressed out before or during the test. Try to relax.
Focus and clear your mind of everything except the test.
Read all the questions carefully.
Do not let incorrect answers trick you, because usually your first instinct is correct.
If you come to a problem or question that you do not initially understand, skip it and come back to it later.
Never spend too much time on a single problem.
Pay attention to your test only. Do not get distracted by what others around you are doing.
Double check your test when you are finished.
Make sure all questions are answered and no careless mistakes were made.

Keeping these in mind will help a student become closer to success on his or her standardized test.