In the Test Room – Part 2
In the Test Room – Part 2 See In the Test Room Part 1 Get comfortable in your chair. 2. Make every muscle in your body tense and keep it that way. Start with your head then work down your body. Notice...
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Short Answer and Fill-In-the-Blank Test Strategies
While fill-in-the-blank test questions are not common on standardized tests, it is a form of testing that many teachers use, especially in High School tests. See our Ultimate Guide to Test Preparation...
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Test Anxiety
Test Anxiety It is common to have test anxiety because the tests count towards whether or not you pass the class or course. In fact, those people who do not have anxiety about taking tests tend to do...
View ArticleHow to Answer Essay Questions – The Ultimate Guide
How to Answer Essay Questions – The Ultimate Guide “I hate essays!” This battle cry is famous to most students. That’s because essay questions are either easy or difficult. Either way, there’s no...
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Taking Notes
Taking Notes is Critical for Success If you are going to be successful in University or College, you have to take notes and study them. When preparing for College Exams, notes are one of the best...
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Common Mistakes Made on a Test
We all know that tests are not much fun and when we take a test and make a stupid mistake we can be really upset – especially when it is something that could have been easily avoided. So what are some...
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Instructions on a Test Can Trip You Up
Have you ever made the fatal mistake of overlooking the instructions on a test and cruising through the exam thinking you aced it only to find you blew it big time because you didn’t answer the...
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The Frontier in cheating
ORLANDO, Fla. The frontier in the battle to defeat student cheating may be here at the testing center of the University of Central Florida, where numerous tests are administered, including the ACT,...
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Test Preparation with Flash Cards
Test Preparation with Flash Cards Flash cards tend to universally evoke memories of grade school. The idea of using them as an adult doesn’t even cross the minds of many. Even to consider using...
View ArticlePassing the Reading Comprehension Portion of a Standardized Test
Passing the Reading Comprehension Portion of a Standardized Test For many students, it’s the most dreaded part of a standardized test: the reading comprehension section. After all, you can study the...
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How to get the Most out your Professors!
You are paying for the classes right? So make sure you get your money worth! Here are some tips for working together with your instructors and getting the most our of your courses. 1. Get to know...
View ArticleStudying for Aptitude Tests
How to Study for Aptitude Tests There are several varieties of aptitude tests, from college or university entrance tests, Nursing Entrance Tests, to employment tests used to screen job applicants....
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In the Test Room — Part 1
Get In The Mood Keep a check on your emotional status. If your emotions are shaky before a test it will effect your preparation. A shaky emotional state can determine how well you do on the test. Use...
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In the Test Room – Part 2 See In the Test Room Part 1 Get comfortable in your chair. 2. Make every muscle in your body tense and keep it that way. Start with your head then work down your body. Notice...
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Test Strategies: Computer Based and Computer Adaptive Exams
Test Strategies: Computer Based and Computer Adaptive Exams Taking exams by computer is something students are encountering more often. Some exams are computer based (CBE), which means they are just...
View ArticleReading Comprehension – The Complete Guide
Reading Skills are a perennial topic for standardized tests. Nursing Entrance Test generally have a reading comprehension component as do most College Entrance Exams. Some tests, like the Nelson...
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Studying for Content Driven Exams
Studying for Content Driven Exams Content driven exams are exams that focus on material that has been covered in a class or a program. Unlike aptitude exams, content driven exams are not measuring what...
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Test Tactics: Mental Preparation
Test Tactics: Mental Preparation Because tests tend to have a high degree of importance in how well you score in a class, it is understandable that taking tests can create a great deal of anxiety for...
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