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Effective Test Taking Tips: Mastering the Focus Approach

Maximize your test performance with the FOCUS strategy! This guide emphasizes the importance of facing tests positively, organizing your thoughts and environment, conquering negative feelings, understanding instructions clearly, and scanning questions thoroughly. By following these strategies, you can manage stress and enhance your concentration during assessments. Remember, a little stress can be beneficial, but too much can hinder your performance. Adopt a positive mindset and use effective techniques to achieve your best results!

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Effective Test Taking Tips: Mastering the Focus Approach

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  1. Test Taking Tips:FOCUSing on the Test RES Guidance

  2. FOCUS • F= Face it  • O= Organize it  • C=Conquer it  • U= Understand it  • S= Scan it  RES Guidance

  3. FACE IT • It is important to face the fact that tests are apart of being in school. • When you face a test with your full attention and a positive attitude you are more likely to do your best work  RES Guidance

  4. ORGANIZE IT • Organize your body in a testing position. • Organize your pace so you are not going too quickly or too slowly. • Organize your answers. RES Guidance

  5. CONQUER IT • Conquer nervous and negative thoughts. • Study, be aware of good test taking tips, and DON’T let the test conquer you! RES Guidance

  6. UNDERSTAND IT • Understand as you read; hear every word in your mind. • Underline key words. • Think through each question and eliminate wrong answers. RES Guidance

  7. SCAN IT • Scan each question carefully. • When you are finished, go back and carefully check your work. RES Guidance

  8. Just Right Strategy RES Guidance

  9. Test Taking Tips • What are some good strategies that have worked for you? RES Guidance

  10. Stressing about the Test • Some stress is good, but too much stress may cause you to be upset and not be able to concentrate. (*Goldilocks rule*) • Think Positively • Come up with a positive statement before starting an assessment. • “I know a lot of great strategies that will help me do my best on this test!” • “I am going to pace myself and do my best!” RES Guidance

  11. More Stress Less Techniques • What is helpful to you? Turn and talk with your partner  RES Guidance

  12. Reference • Focus On The Test, by Mary Pat McCartney, M.Ed. RES Guidance

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