How I improve my test-taking techniques

By Ellie W

Where to Start?

Before I begin the test, I look at the cover. On the cover it usually tells you what sections there are in the test and how much each are worth. I like to:

- Start with the section with the most marks, so I can achieve bigger marks then working on lower mark sections.

- Then go down in decreasing order, of how much each section is worth.

- I also like to plan my time. I plan my time by giving more time for the sections that are worth more marks.

During the test

If I get stuck on a question I either:

- Move on, and come back to it later. - Take a deep breath and try it again.

If I get stuck on question I like to come back to it later as there are usually easier questions or ones I can do, allowing me to achieve better marks then just staying on the one I can’t do.

Reading over my work

If I am lucky enough to have finished my test and have time to spare, I:

- Read over my work and make sure I haven’t made any mistakes

- I also come back to the questions that I have missed or couldn’t do and try and work them out again