| Test Preparation Checklist | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Do I know the format of the test and what material it will be covering? | ||
| Have I made a plan for what and how I will study before the test? | ||
| Have I made my study materials visual? | ||
| Do I test myself on the material? | ||
| Have I tried to teach others the concepts that will be on the test? | ||
| Do I focus on the things I don't know very well? | ||
| Have I used a study group to go over the study guides for the test? | ||
| Do I know and use memory techniques to help me remember things for the test? | ||
| Have I looked at past tests to see if there are patterns I can improve with the next test? | ||
| I have committed to not cram and get a good sleep the night before the test. |
If you have marked "no" to any of these, that is a good place to start making a positive change. What is one thing you want to focus on to be "Test Prep Ready"?
| Take the Test Checklist | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Have I taken some deep breaths to calm down and get mindful? | ||
| Did I give myself a pep talk? I've got this! | ||
| Do I have all the materials I need to take this test? (paper, notes, pencil, calculator, etc.) | ||
| Do I have paper that I can write down the things I'm worried about forgetting at the beginning of the test? | ||
| Did I read the directions so that I understand what to do? | ||
| Have I figured out how long I have for each question? | ||
| Have I skipped the questions I got stuck on to come back to? | ||
| Can I eliminate any choices that I know are not right? | ||
| Have I looked for clues in other questions that help me remember answers to other questions? | ||
| Have I answered all of the questions? | ||
| If I'm tempted to change my answer, can I explain why I am changing it? | ||
| Have I reviewed all of my answers before turning in my test? |
If you have marked "no" to any of these, that is a good place to start making a positive change. What is one thing you want to focus on to "Take the Test"?