SECRETS TO ACING ANY HIGH SCHOOL TEST [...]... the end of the book, you will also find a selection of resources gathered to allow you to strengthen your test- taking skills These resources include: • a guide to high school exams by state • print resources • online resources Good luck! xiv 10 SECRETS TO ACING ANY HIGH SCHOOL TEST SECRETS TO ACING ANY HIGH SCHOOL TEST Secret 1 MANAGING TIME AND BEING PREPARED yrone felt like he was the butt of an unfunny... Secret #6 xii 10 SECRETS TO ACING ANY HIGH SCHOOL TEST Secret #7: Getting the Most Out of Class Some of your best study time may be during school hours What better way to manage your time than to make the time you spend in the classroom benefit you the most? Use your time in class to prepare for the test by being attentive, knowing when and how to ask questions, and, of course, learning to take effective... Pizza Saturday 9:00 A.M. 1: 00 P.M.: Swim meets • Medium-term schedule Make a list of your major weekly events This list can include how much work you intend to complete in a given subject, any major social events you would like to attend, and any major school- related events, such as a weekly vocabulary test or the day a major paper is xx 10 SECRETS TO ACING ANY HIGH SCHOOL TEST due in English class... proficiency in school Even if you are pressed for time, take a minute to eat breakfast If your test is not until after lunchtime, think about what you are eating for lunch Try to stay away from heavy meals that will make you feel tired Although it is important xxiv 10 SECRETS TO ACING ANY HIGH SCHOOL TEST that your body have the food it needs for brainpower, you should not overeat either! Try to dress appropriately... alleviated, you will be able to walk into the testing room more confident and relaxed Helpful tips for minimizing test stress can be found in Secret #10 Introduction xiii How to Use This Book At the beginning of each chapter, you will be introduced to a student or students These high school teens are just like you in that they are seeking ways to improve or hone their study and test- taking skills You will... of time xxii 10 SECRETS TO ACING ANY HIGH SCHOOL TEST You may be expected, for instance, to complete the test during one class period Because you have a basic idea of how much time you have, you can make some decisions about how you will proceed when taking the test There are certain guidelines that may help you allot and manage your time while taking a test • Pay attention to the number of points... especially true if you are involved in extracurricular activities, sports, xviii 10 SECRETS TO ACING ANY HIGH SCHOOL TEST or community organizations, or if you have a part time job You may also have family obligations, such as tending to younger siblings after school or chipping in with some of the household chores In addition to all of these obligations, you probably have an active social life, including... doctor’s appointment During the Test Just as important as managing your time appropriately before a test is the skill of managing every minute of your time during the actual test Few tests have absolutely no time constraints on them Even if the test you are taking is not a timed standardized test, there is usually the expectation that you will complete the test in a given period of time xxii 10 SECRETS. .. objective testing typically requires that the test taker provide the specific answer for which the test maker is looking, subjective testing is a bit more reliant upon opinion Examples of subjective test components include: • essay questions • short answer • rubrics When taking a subjective test, you may be expected to write essays, to provide well thought-out answers to problems that are presented, or to. .. play a detrimental role in test taking Combine the previous nine secrets to overcome and prevent test stress There are other stress factors that can affect your ability to succeed on a test, including family problems, peer pressure, low self-esteem, and many others Recognize those stresses in your life that detrimentally affect your study habits and test taking Actively work to alleviate these stresses . SECRETS TO ACING ANY HIGH SCHOOL TEST