Test Prep

1. Study Skillssession #2 Preparing for Tests

2. There are many ways to prepare for tests, quizzes, exams, etc. I recommend using three steps: Organize Get Creative Seek Other Sources

3. 1. ORGANIZE You should have information collected or saved such as: notes from text book or class, homework assignments, hand-outs, etc. First: READ THROUGH THIS INFORMATION *Highlight important key terms, themes, events, concepts-anything repeated multiple times or focused on in class.

4. 1. ORGANIZE (continued…) Next: TAKE THIS INFO AND CONDENSE IT. *Discard what you do not need *Organize into binder or folder by subject, date, etc. *Rewrite key terms and definitions onto 1-3 separate pages *Do the same with concepts or events Having everything condensed and organized will make studying and locating info much easier! Also, reviewing and rewriting while organizing & condensing is a form of studying in itself!! “WHY?”

5. 2. GET CREATIVE! When I ask girls how they study, most of them tell me that they simply re-read the book. If this does not work for you, try some other methods!! First: FIGURE OUT WHAT WORKS FOR YOU *Everyone has different styles of learning and understanding, so what works for your friend, may not work for you. *You may need to study differently for each class, again, depending on what works for you.

6. 2. GET CREATIVE! (Continued…) Next: MAKE STUDYING FUN! *Find ways to make studying not only as effective, but also as enjoyable as possible! Need ideas?? Check out the next slide few slides! Studying will be a major part of your life for the next 4+ years, depending on your post-high school plans, so you might as well try to make it fun! “WHY?”

7. 2. GET CREATIVE! (Continued…) Make Flash Cards (term on one side and definition or explanation on the other) or Visualization Cards (same concept, but with pictures and color)! Ask your teacher for or create practice tests! -get together with a friend or group and test each other Swap notes with a friend! Create Mind Maps or Timelines! Create Acronyms to remember lists or a sequence of information! Make up songs, poems, or raps to memorize info! Search for websites with study guides, lessons, or practice quizzes

8. 3. SEEK OTHER SOURCES *See your teachers!-they are the creators of your tests, so they are the most valuable resource out there! Ask questions: -What is the test format? (If it is multiple choice, practice multiple choice. If it is essay, study accordingly.) -What material will be covered? (Is your test on certain chapters or units, or is it cumulative?) -Do you have study suggestions?(Tell your teacher what you’ve tried already, and ask for help!)

11. Thank you! And Good Luck!!!! Your Counselor, Mrs. Brown