This is the time of year that students are taking their ACT and SAT tests. It has been over 30 years since I took mine. Here are some tips that I wish I knew then, that I know now. (Having spent sometime in the classroom on the teaching side as given me some insight)
1. The night before the test, eat a good healthy balanced supper, and get to bed early.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast the morning of the test. (Do not eat donuts and chocolate milk)
3. Slow down the week of the test. Many schools split the testing out over several days. During the time of the testing, slow down your lifestyle some—skip the ball practices. Give your brain time to slow down and rest.
4. Take healthy snacks to eat during the test. Foods such as carrot sticks, raisins, granola, non-messy finger food type of snacks.
5. Go to the bathroom BEFORE the test starts.
6. Be prepared. Take plenty of #2 pencils with you, as well as an eraser. Also, have a couple Kleenex in your pocket. If you take a calculator, make sure it is the allowed type.
7. Before hand, review the basics of math and English. The rest of it falls into place much easier if you know your basics. Start your review a month before, not the night before.
8. Stay focused. Keep your mind on your test. Don’t spend too much time on one problem-if you need to, skip it and go on.
9. Remember, tests are repeated each year. Make it your goal to improve your score next year.
10. Don’t blow off these tests. I knew students who didn’t show up to take them. Your college placement can depend on these tests. Some states, such as Missouri offer scholarships, based on your tests results. You may not be planning on college now, but may change your mind in a couple of years.
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