Test-Taking Tips

Here is a repeat of a handout that Ms Arios and I recently gave to all the fifth grade students. These are test-taking tips aimed at students, but I thought parents might find this helpful as well. If students are hearing these ideas at school and at home, then they might stick in their minds better.

1. Get a good night's rest. Don't leave home without breakfast.
2. Be prepared. The best way to take a test is to know the facts.
3. Take a quick look at the whole test before you begin answering questions. In this way, you can decide how much time you will need for each section.
4. Read and follow all directions carefully.
5. Read each question completely before answering.
6. Work at a steady pace - not too fast or too slow.
7. If you don't know an answer, skip it. Go back to it later.
8. Be neat. Neatness counts.
9. If you finish early, go back and check your work.
10. Relax and do as well as you can.