Don’t Strain Your Brain: Test Taking Strategies!.

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Don’t Strain Your Brain: Test Taking Strategies!

Eliminate any answers you know are wrong.

Think of the answer before looking at the choices.

Identify, underline or circle keywords in the question.

READ all the choices. Don’t skip or scan over ANY part of the test.

Plug in all answers to see if they make sense.

Study all information provided. Read the key and the labels.

Don’t give up! Give each question your best attention.

A GFE BC D H Be VERY careful when bubbling in your answer.

Go back and check your work one more time!

Don’t leave any question unanswered.

With these tips, you will become an expert test taker!!