How should I prepare to be a strong stanardized test taker?

My advice is to go online and find the test prep books and take as many practice tests as you can fit in to get used to style of tests and the way questions are asked and formatted.  I prepared for the GMAT test when I took it and it helped me significantly.

Emmanuel I.,

Steps to becoming a strong test-taker:

1) Turn your anxiety into motivation.  When you haven’t tested well in the past, it’s easy to allow fear to take over. This anxiety can perpetuate the poor testing cycle, preventing you from doing your best. Being a little nervous about standardized test is normal and in fact, can serve as motivation to diligently prepare for the exam. Recognize that as you study some concepts will be easier for you to master than others; have patience with yourself and your preparation. Finally, take practice test for the standardized test you are taking to minimize your anxiety on test day. When you take a practice test, try to simulate, as closely as possible, the stress-inducing distractions that may occur on test day, such as noise or a room that is too warm or cold. This will allow you to train yourself to perform even when you are presented with something unexpected.

3.  Speak strong test performance. Not surprisingly, candidates who say they are weak test-takers, perform poorly on tests. Not to get too psychological here, but when it comes to test-taking “what you say is what you are.” You must reframe your approach to test-taking, believing that you can be successful, to actually do well on the standardized test. The good news is that as powerful and complex as the human mind is, it can be easily manipulated. From now on speak positive thoughts about your test taking abilities, or at least let go of the negative self-talk.

4.Study a little bit of the material each day.<span style="color: rgb(84, 84, 84);"> Your brain needs time to work through the information, and can do this even while you're asleep. 30 minutes each day for a week will give you more time to learn the material than a last-minute cram session. </span>At the end of each study session, reward yourself for your focus and determination. Treat yourself to a video game session, a bubble bath, or something else you enjoy.

• 5.Repeat the material aloud and in writing.<span style="color: rgb(84, 84, 84);"> </span>Write down the important facts to help yourself remember them. Explain the subject aloud to a friend or family member. "Teaching" the subject this way is a great way to find the gaps in your knowledge, and force yourself to fill them. Make flash cards with questions on one side and answers on the other. Test yourself with these regularly.

Personally for me to prepare for standardized test was to take practice test, make flash cards, have someone quiz me, and then plenty of rest and studying with a friend the day before to help with nerves and energy.

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