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T est T aking T ips For Garrettford’s Great Students

Prepare for success with these helpful tips for before, during, and after the PSSA test. Get ready to ace your exam and make yourself proud!

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T est T aking T ips For Garrettford’s Great Students

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  1. Test Taking TipsFor Garrettford’s Great Students

  2. Soon you will be taking the PSSA. You will work on one section each day. There are several things that you can do to be sure you do your very best!

  3. Before the Test • Go To Bed Early!!! • Your brain and body need sleep to function properly. • With a good night’s sleep, your brain will work better and make the answers come to you faster!

  4. Before the Test • Have a Good Breakfast!!!! • You will think better on a full stomach. • If you are hungry, the rumbling will make it harder to concentrate on the test.

  5. Before the Test • Wear Comfortable Clothing!!!! • If your clothes are uncomfortable, it can take away from your concentration. • Dress in layers, so that the room temperature will not distract you.

  6. Before the Test • Be Prepared!!! • Be sure you have received two sharpened #2 pencils with erasers. • Also, be sure you have scratch paper for organizing written responses or to work out math problems.

  7. Before the Test • Relax, Have a Positive Attitude!!! • When the question is hard, tell yourself, “I can do it.”

  8. Before the Test • Take A Bathroom Break!!! • It’s always best to go before! • If you have to go during the test, that will take up part of your test time!

  9. During the Test • Multiple Choice Tests • Read all items before choosing an answer. • Know when to guess. Hummmmmmm…..

  10. During the Test • Read the Question Carefully!!! • It may be asking for the item that is notrelated. • It may also be asking for more than one answer!

  11. During the Test • Look For The Impossible!! • Most multiple choice questions have two answers that you can eliminate right off the bat. • Make the BEST choice from the remaining answers.

  12. During the Test Inclusive:“covering all items or parts” • Best Answer! • Check for the “look alike” answers to choose between. • Look for the most inclusive answer!

  13. During the Test • Match the Questions With the Answers!! • Periodically check to make sure you are marking the answer in the right spot.

  14. During the Test • Relax! Relax! Relax! • If you get stuck, don’t panic! • Just take a deep breath and make a smart choice! • Move on to the next item.

  15. During the Test • Work at a steady pace! • Stay focused only on the test…avoid distractions. • Think about your answer…is it reasonable? • Trust your judgment.

  16. After the Test • If you finish early, review your answers. • Only close your test booklet when you are sure you have completed all parts of the section. • Raise your hand to let the teacher know you are finished. • Be Proud!!!

  17. REMEMBER!!! • If you do these simple things, it will make a world of difference! Your teacher and parents will be proud of you too!! You Can Do It!!!

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