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Test Taking: Psychological Techniques
Test Taking: Psychological Techniques and Mental Strategies
Read Directions
Make sure you focus on reading the directions carefully. This is the most common avoidable mistake made by students. Don’t let it happen to you.
Read Each Question
Bring Necessary Materials
Really read what you are being asked to do on each question. Don’t presume it’s the angle you’re familiar with. Reread to see what you’re actually being asked and remember that exams change all the time, so questions that appeared in the past may differ from those given in the present.
Review
Keep extra materials such as pens, pencils, calculators, rulers, or compasses packed and ready the night before the exam so you have time to locate or even purchase any misplaced or lost items. Knowing you have everything you need will make you feel calmer and well-prepared.
If you have some time before the exam, use it to review material and practice your output. Don’t try to learn new material at this stage.
Budget Your Time
Positive Visualization
Check how much each question counts towards your final mark and spend time on each answer accordingly. If you have a choice to write your answers in any order, do the easy ones first to build up your confidence.
This is a powerful psychological technique that can be used to enhance your positive feelings and diminish the negative ones. It is based on the fact that the mind and body are powerfully interconnected. You can create changes in your heart rate, skin temperature, and brainwave patterns by the thoughts you evoke. You can use this information to your advantage before and during your exam. Imagine a positive outcome; see yourself doing well, recalling the information easily and remaining calm and in control.
Avoid Nervous Students
While waiting for the exam to begin, avoid speaking to any nervous students and absorbing their negative energy. It’s preferable to stay confident and focused on doing well on the exam.
Arrive Early
This will help you avoid unnecessary stress in the immediate period before your exam.