Test Taking Strategies for Exams

When taking an exam/test - it is best to read the entire question and ALL the answers before eliminating/marking the test

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before taking a big test, it is a good idea to-

• get a good nights rest

• eat breakfast

• sit in the same seat/area you normally would in class

• all of these

I am allowed to bring a bottle of water into the Sports Marketing Exam

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It is a good idea to bring breakfast/snacks along to eat during the exam

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For our exam...No matter how stuck you are, always take an educated guess. You have no chance of getting an answer right if you don’t try.

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If you’re working on a tough problem and the answer is not clear, don’t get stuck and waste time. Move on to another problem, and come back to the harder problem later

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Don’t feel pressured if other students complete the test quickly - Typically, those that take their time perform better.

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which of these is the best strategy in this class to score higher on the exam

• cram the night before the exam

• sit in a new location so you get a fresh approach

• play ALL the games Mrs. T assigns - she knows what is on the exam

• miss class on test day and come in for a make up exam

the smells: Peppermint and rosemary were found to support an attentive mood and may improve test scores.

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Chewing gum increases blood flow to the brain. Increased heart rate improves oxygen delivery to the brain which can enhance our cognitive powers.

• so then- chewing gum could improve my test scores

• this is crazy - gum is not allowed in a test site

• worth a try - but I promise not to dispose of my old gum inappropriately