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Test Taking SkillsResearch suggests that students who are high achievers have the following qualities:
- have positive self-esteem and greater self-confidence in their abilities;
- do not feel intemidated by tests and feel well prepared for all types of tests;
- are more persistent with regard to their school work and doing well on tests;
- are more likely tu use appropriate strategies when taking tests; and
- are more "test-wise" than their peers.
The research also suggests that students who are "test-wise" are more successful in testing situations because they:
- are able to follow instructions and directions;
- are familiar with items formats;
- know how to avoid common mistakes;
- know how to use their time effectively and efficiently;
- can maximize their scores by informed and educated guessing, and
- can apply test-taking strategies to solve different kinds of problems.
To imporve test-taking skills, three approaches might prove beneficial. Your child needs to understand:
- the mechanics of test-taking such as the need to carefully follow instructons and check their work;
- how to use appropriate test-taking strategies including ways in which test items should be addressed and how to make educated guesses;
- how to practice their test-taking skills to refine their abilities and to become more confortable in testing situations.
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| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Jarian R. Graham, M.Ed. |
| E-Mail: | jgraham@camden.k12.nj.us |
