How easy would a test or exam be if you already knew the questions? Yes I know it would be even easier if you knew the answers but if you know the questions you should know the answers shouldn't you?
A really effective way to prepare for your tests and exams is to become a test psychic and start predicting (with great accuracy) what the questions will be! A simple enough idea - but you're probably thinking it would be pretty hard to execute right? Well, the answer is actually yes and no. Let's take a look at the strategy of test question prediction.
Part 1 - Focus On What Is Important
What do you believe is going to be on the test? There's no point focusing on "everything" because it will take too long to review it all. Try the process of elimination (and inclusion). Are there things that you have learnt that clearly would not be on the test or exam? Are there things you have learnt that obviously would be on the exam?
Your mission is to identify which sources will be more likely than others to be on the test. Here are some very likely sources:
1. Sections and chapters from your textbook that your teacher has covered in detail in class - we'd suggest ignoring anything you really just skimmed over in class.
2. If the teacher is providing you with worksheets and homework tasks there is a reason for this. Often these will be used to create questions that aren't covered in the text book.
3. Any questions that your teacher asks the class to answer or raises in class to be individually answered could be a good indicator of a likely test question. Why would you waste precious class time on subjects the teacher knows aren't important? The answer is that you wouldn't - so pay attention.
Part 2 - Become Best Friends Forever With The Teacher (Not Literally)
Your great relationship with the teacher should be your biggest weapon. You can learn a lot from speaking to the teacher and gathering as much information as you can from them. Keep in mind that being in conflict with your teacher certainly won't assist you.
1. Clearly, one of the easiest ways to find out what may be on your next test or exam is to simply ask your teacher. You can guide the direction of the conversation by telling them which chapters or areas you are going to focus your study on and see what reaction you get. Teachers will often give you little hints and pointers so be very aware of what they say to you.
2. Ask the teacher what format the questions will be in. True/false? Multiple choice? Short answer? Long answer essay style? Combination mix up? Obviously, the way in which a test is structured will impact on the way you study for it and what you need to have down pat. If it's long answer, you need to be ready to write like a maniac. If you know its multiple choice you need to know lots of stacks of facts. Simple really!
3. If there is any way to get hold of past test or exam papers then do it. This will give you many hints on what has been tested in the past and how this may impact your upcoming test or exam. The style and structure of questioning may become clear and you may also notice themes or topics that often present themselves on every paper.
Part 3 - Learn How To Review Quickly
1. Create a workbook (or staple a few blank sheets together) that is used solely for noting likely test and exam questions. You will often come across topics and questions in class that will make you think to yourself, "that is definitely going to be on the test" and you need somewhere specific to write it down so you can find it easily later. This way, when you look at the workbook later it will help jog your memory.
2. When looking through your textbooks (or reading every single word as some people may do) highlight key information that you believe will or may be covered in a test or exam. This will really assist you later because you can ignore anything you have not highlighted. Note: there is not point highlighting everything because this defeats the purpose! Focus on key sentences or key points only.
3. Grab a group of the brainiest kids you can find and form a study group. Note: I did not say get together with your friends and gossip for half the day! This is serious! Or is it? Yes, it is. By gathering some smart cookies together you will be able to bounce ideas around and share thoughts. Often other people think of things we never even consider. This means that they are opening our minds and hopefully they are making our notes better than ever! Sharing ideas, notes and study techniques with each other is a super way to become a test psychic.
If you put any or all of these techniques into place you will become a test psychic and be able to predict with great accuracy what is going to be covered on the next test or exam. Don't delay - do it today!
A really effective way to prepare for your tests and exams is to become a test psychic and start predicting (with great accuracy) what the questions will be! A simple enough idea - but you're probably thinking it would be pretty hard to execute right? Well, the answer is actually yes and no. Let's take a look at the strategy of test question prediction.
Part 1 - Focus On What Is Important
What do you believe is going to be on the test? There's no point focusing on "everything" because it will take too long to review it all. Try the process of elimination (and inclusion). Are there things that you have learnt that clearly would not be on the test or exam? Are there things you have learnt that obviously would be on the exam?
Your mission is to identify which sources will be more likely than others to be on the test. Here are some very likely sources:
1. Sections and chapters from your textbook that your teacher has covered in detail in class - we'd suggest ignoring anything you really just skimmed over in class.
2. If the teacher is providing you with worksheets and homework tasks there is a reason for this. Often these will be used to create questions that aren't covered in the text book.
3. Any questions that your teacher asks the class to answer or raises in class to be individually answered could be a good indicator of a likely test question. Why would you waste precious class time on subjects the teacher knows aren't important? The answer is that you wouldn't - so pay attention.
Part 2 - Become Best Friends Forever With The Teacher (Not Literally)
Your great relationship with the teacher should be your biggest weapon. You can learn a lot from speaking to the teacher and gathering as much information as you can from them. Keep in mind that being in conflict with your teacher certainly won't assist you.
1. Clearly, one of the easiest ways to find out what may be on your next test or exam is to simply ask your teacher. You can guide the direction of the conversation by telling them which chapters or areas you are going to focus your study on and see what reaction you get. Teachers will often give you little hints and pointers so be very aware of what they say to you.
2. Ask the teacher what format the questions will be in. True/false? Multiple choice? Short answer? Long answer essay style? Combination mix up? Obviously, the way in which a test is structured will impact on the way you study for it and what you need to have down pat. If it's long answer, you need to be ready to write like a maniac. If you know its multiple choice you need to know lots of stacks of facts. Simple really!
3. If there is any way to get hold of past test or exam papers then do it. This will give you many hints on what has been tested in the past and how this may impact your upcoming test or exam. The style and structure of questioning may become clear and you may also notice themes or topics that often present themselves on every paper.
Part 3 - Learn How To Review Quickly
1. Create a workbook (or staple a few blank sheets together) that is used solely for noting likely test and exam questions. You will often come across topics and questions in class that will make you think to yourself, "that is definitely going to be on the test" and you need somewhere specific to write it down so you can find it easily later. This way, when you look at the workbook later it will help jog your memory.
2. When looking through your textbooks (or reading every single word as some people may do) highlight key information that you believe will or may be covered in a test or exam. This will really assist you later because you can ignore anything you have not highlighted. Note: there is not point highlighting everything because this defeats the purpose! Focus on key sentences or key points only.
3. Grab a group of the brainiest kids you can find and form a study group. Note: I did not say get together with your friends and gossip for half the day! This is serious! Or is it? Yes, it is. By gathering some smart cookies together you will be able to bounce ideas around and share thoughts. Often other people think of things we never even consider. This means that they are opening our minds and hopefully they are making our notes better than ever! Sharing ideas, notes and study techniques with each other is a super way to become a test psychic.
If you put any or all of these techniques into place you will become a test psychic and be able to predict with great accuracy what is going to be covered on the next test or exam. Don't delay - do it today!
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