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Test Taking Tips

Test Taking Tips

Tips for Different Kinds of Tests

This document from Portland State University explains ways to approach different kinds of tests, such as:

  • multiple choice

  • true/false

  • essay questions

  • short answer questions

  • fill-in-the-blank questions

It also identifies 12 common guide words and gives examples of how to answer a question that uses those guide words.

Multiple Choice Exam Tips

A list of 13 different tips on what to do on multiple choice exams.

Cue Words and Tips for Essay Tests

A thorough document that goes over 26 cue words that you might find on an essay question and how to answer them with examples. The end of the document also has general essay tips.

Overcoming Text Anxiety

Strategies from the Mayo Clinic to help with test anxiety that includes:

  • general preparation and confidence building tips
  • ways to reduce anxiety
  • what to do on test day

Maximizing Your Memorizing

Baylor University's guide to memorization featuring techniques on:

  • organizing
  • using your body
  • using your brain
  • recall
  • memory tricks

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