Test Taking Tips by KP614

Steps When You are taking a Test

• Eat a good breakfast and get a good night's sleep
• Read all questions carefully
• HUM - Highlight the main idea, Underline the supporting details, write notes in the Margins
• Good readers read like writers and good writers write like readers.
• Double check your work
• Ask yourself "What do I already know?"
• Eliminate wrong answers
• Chewing gum reduces stress and mint stimulates the brain
• Know your math facts
• Preview the questions
• If you get stuck, skip the question and come back to it later
• Refer back to the passage
• Use pracitce materials on Miss H's website
• Drink water - its good for the brain
• Take a stretch break
• Use context clues
• Don't give up