what are some good things to do before taking a test? I heard that is is good to chew gum and wear ponytails.?
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WTF....what if your bald??? YES...another 2 points!!!
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Use some props or other visuals.  Throw out questions to the other students every so often.  Keep your mood lively, and it will be infectious.
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The best thing to do is to believe in yourself, first. If you go in afraid of the test there is a good chance it will kick your butt.\n\nWhile taking the test, if you feel anxious just put the pencil down, close your eyes and take a deep breath in and exhale. You may need to do it a couple times to relax but it works.\n\nAnd remember to take each question on it's own. Read all directions, read each question, look at the options and re-read the question before you make your choice. Eliminate the obvious and focus on what the question is asking.\n\nThe night before your test, try to eat a healthy dinner with veggies, some fruit. Get a good nights rest, a good 7-8 hours and no more than 9. The morning of the test be sure to eat a balanced breakfast. (That doesn't include sugary cereal--whole grains, protein, fruit, milk...)\n\nIt seems like a lot, but it helps me. Just KNOW that you can do it, and you will do it.
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I had  the same problem, I'd been out of high school for 4 yrs. Try to remember stuff from the test, don't try to remeber the answers, it will be a different test, but study the general knowledge type stuff that was on it, reading comprehension, math etc. take your time, use the scratch paper for the math. " when in doubt Charlie out" a common saying in the Navy for testing, meaning pick C if you've tried really hard to answer and rule out the stupid ones, or if your between A and C pick C. Fair winds and following seas...( means good luck!!)
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Remember that a good test will measure how much of the material you know and understand.  It will sample your knowledge.  If you get 80% on the exam, you probably know 80% of what you were supposed to study for that exam.  \n\nSuccessful test-taking depends on more than just studying the night before the exam.  As your class covers the material, read the day's lesson ahead of time.  When you finish reading a paragraph or other small section, ask yourself:\n* what were the major points of that section?\n* what are the meanings of any new words that you don't know?\n* how does what you have just read relate to what you read earlier?\nDuring class discussion, ask questions about things you don't know.  \n\nMaking outlines or notes of what you read helps a lot.  If you take notes in your class, put that material into your outline later. [If you use a computer with a word processor, GREAT!] I know this sounds like a lot of work.  It is at first but as you get used to doing it, it will go faster and easier -- just like learning to ride a bike.  \n\nWhen you finish a section, think of how YOU would explain or teach it to someone else.  \n\nIf working out problems is required (as in math or chemistry or physics) work out as many of them as you can, not just the minimum number required.  \n\nAny time you can draw a diagram that shows YOU how something works, do that in your notes.  Use your diagrams to show relationships among things.  Make time lines.  Cause and effect diagrams.  Decision trees.  Don't spend TOO MUCH time on these.  You don't get art credit.  \n\nIf you need to remember a group of things and order is important, write them out in a column and think of an acronyme to help you remember the order.  For example, ROY G. BIV gives the order of colors in the sun's spectrum: \nRed\nOrange\nYellow\nGreen\nBlue\nIndigo\nViolet.\n\nIf your acronyme can be funny or risque, you tend to remember those better.  \n\nIf you keep up with this as you go along, studying for the exam will be:\n* a quick rereading of the material\n* rereading your outline\n* a review of your class notes\n* redraw your diagrams\n* review the meanings of the new words from that material\n* rework the different kinds of problems you may have until you are sure you know how to do each kind of problem.\n\nFinally, get a good night sleep before the exam.  Eat something sweet or starchy before the exam (unless that makes you hyper and unable to do well on exams).  Your brain works a little better if it has more energy to draw on.  \n\nTo do well on a test requires:\n* Recency - you have gone over the material recently\n* Frequency - you have gone over the material several times\n* Practice - you have worked the problems and exercises\n\nCheers!
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Start studying Biology!  Pick up some study guides so that your predental college courses become easy.  Work on your steady hand.  Study some basic chemistry and talk to you dentist about  what specifically to study and inquire about scholarships.
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keep your head up.  aim for the corners.  remember your plays.  have fun.  Don't get too nervous.  cut your nails. eat an awesome breakfast .    good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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get plenty of rest. listen to the most inspiring and motivating music you have access to. instrumental is best. meet the test with no fear and a positive attitude. use all the reason you can muster to make your choices.
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Study your book and your notes.  Reread them, copy sections out, and try to explain the concept(s) to someone else without interuption - that was the best way for me...but take the time to find out which way helps you to memorize the material.  Classical music is said to help studing, but then again so is chewing gum. There's not one single thing it is merely studying your hardest.  Test will get easier the more you stud and the more you more the teacher's style of testing.  But don't cram the night or even the week end before the test.  Have a regular study habit.  I've been told what you don't know by 10pm the night before the test there is something like 75% or more probalblity that you won't remember it for the test.  Remember to get a good nights sleep before the test and have a good breakfast before the test as it is important to have a good have a clear head.  Remember to reread the question before answering just to be sure you know what is being asked, and take your time. Also check out this site: http://studying-techniques.com/ it seems it would be helpful.
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Try asking your teacher for a sample DAYS BEFORE the tests start.
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A couple of the most important tips:\n\nStudy every day; don't wait until just before a test.\n\nStudy only what you don't know; don't go over things you already know.\n\nIf you search the Internet for "how to study" you will find loads of web sites with more ideas.
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Of course studying is important, but I bet you already know that!  Here are some other things that will help you out.\nDon't stress.  If you are stressed or nervous during the test, you will tend to make silly mistakes.  If you are well prepared just take the test and remind yourself that you did everything you could to prepare.\nFocus.  Make sure you are not distracted.  If there is noise distracting you (even something silly like the person next to you keeps breathing really loud), don't be afraid to ask a teacher if you can move.\nSleep.  If you study all night the night before, you will be too tired to remember and focus.\nEat.  If you have a good breakfast and drink water, it will improve your concentration.\nIf you really get nervous about tests, study ahead of time, and then the night before the test, don't study for it at all.  Let your mind focus on something else and relax before your big day!
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i have a few things that I do....(1) as soon as you get your test picture yourself somewhere else ( i promise it works...major test anxiety here) (2) DON'T CHANGE YOUR ANSWERS!  Never second guess yourself unless you are 110% positive you were wrong your first instict is usaully correct.  I have kicked myself a few times for doing it. (3) make sure you study.  you may feel overwhelmed before the test but as soon as you see it you will feel a whole lot better.  And when your hands start to shake close your eyes, take a deep breath and believe you can do it.  It sounds silly but it really does help.
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Try lighting scented candles. Lavender is supposed to be very calming. Take a relaxing bubble bath the night before your exam while playing relaxing music. Exercising can also help take your mind of your exam since you should be focused on performing the exercise thoroughly. Try watching a funny movie, laughter can help take your mind of it. Try reading a short book (fictional) unrelated to what your study. It could even be one of your favorite books as this will put you in a good mood if you know you already like what your reading. If you make a list of the major points in your exam and just say them out loud before you do all the things i mentioned above it will help give you confidence because you will that your prepared.  Hope this helps.
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The secert to passing a test is starting a few days before the test peferably. Take what yoiu are being tested on and break it up into sections and memorize the best you can the process or items being tested on. Also, you should go to bed early and eat some kind of breakfast. If you do these things you will defenitly pass the your test!
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Don't. \n\nAptitude testing is about what you're naturally good at. Just get a good rest before the test and relax.
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A wild party or anything that will TOTALLY take your mind off the test or anything serious. John B said it right, but I guess you can't do that, being in high school. Whatever it is, do NOT study, you'll just get confused - what you've learned by then, you've learned; give your mind a day to sort all the knowledge properly by the time the test starts. I got all the way through, and including, my M.A. like that... it worked for me.