I have my SAT exam on saturday.Anyone got any last minute tips?!!? IM FREEKING OUT!! HELP!?

Hello:

DURING THE TEST

There are also some things to keep in mind when you are TAKING the test.

First, read the directions carefully!! Many points have been lost because students didn't follow the directions.

Remember to preview the test to see how much time you need to allot for each section. If the test is all multiple choice questions, it is good to know that immediately.

Work on the "easiest" parts first. If your strength is essay questions, answer those first to get the maximum points. Pace yourself to allow time for the more difficult parts.

Find out if you are penalized for incorrect responses. (This is probably covered in the directions. If not, make educated guesses. If there is a penalty, avoid guessing.

When answering essay questions, try to make an outline in the margin before you begin writing. Organization, clear thinking, and good writing is important, but so is neatness. Be sure to make your writing legible.

Save time at the end of the exam to review your test and make sure you haven't left out any answers or parts of answers. This is difficult to do under the stress of exams, but it often keeps you from making needless errors.

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Before the test.

Test Preparation Tips

Preparation for your first test should begin after the first day of class; this includes studying, completing homework assignments and reviewing study materials on a regular basis.

Budget your time, make sure you have sufficient time to study so that you are well prepared for the test.

Go to review, pay attention to hints that the instructor may give about the test. Take careful notes and ask questions about items you may be confused about.

Ask the instructor to specify the areas that will be emphasized on the test.

Make sure you go to the class right before the test; it's another prime time for the instructor to give out more hints or the format of the test.

Go over any material from practice tests, HW's, sample problems, review material, the textbook, class notes...

Eat before a test, having food in your stomach will give you energy and help you focus, but avoid heavy foods which can make you groggy.

Don't try to pull an all nighter, get at least 3 hours of sleep before the test.

Put the main ideas/information/formulas onto a sheet that can be quickly reviewed many times, this makes it easier to retain the key concepts that will be on the test.

Try to show up at least 5 minutes before the test will start.

Set your alarm and have a backup alarm set as well.

Go to the bathroom before walking into the exam room, you don't want to waste anytime worrying about your bodily needs during the test.

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During the test.

Test Taking Tips

Bring at least two pens/pencils with good erasers, calculator with enough batteries and any other resources that your instructor allows you to.

Bring a watch to the test with you so that you can better pace yourself.

Keep a positive attitude throughout the whole test and try to stay relaxed, if you start to feel nervous take a few deep breaths to relax.

Keep your eyes on your own paper, you don't want to appear to be cheating and cause unnecessary trouble for yourself.

When you first receive your test, do a quick survey of the entire test so that you know how to efficiently budget your time.

Do the easiest problems first; don't stay on a problem that you are stuck on especially when time is a factor.

Do the problems that have the greatest point values first.

Don't rush but pace yourself, read the entire question and look for keywords.

Ask the instructor for clarification if you don't understand what they are asking for on the test.

Write legibly, if the grader can't read what you wrote they'll most likely mark it wrong.

Always read the whole question carefully, don't make assumptions about what the question might be.

If you don't know an answer skip it, go on with the rest of the test and come back to it later, maybe on another part of the test there'll be something that will help you out with that question.

Don't worry if others finish before you; focus on the test in front of you.

When you are finished, if you have time left look over your test, make sure that you have answered all the questions, only change an answer if you misread or misinterpreted the question because the first answer that you put is usually the correct one. Watch out for careless mistakes and proofread your essay and/or short answer questions.

Double check to make sure that you put your first and last name on the test.

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Good luck.