How Do You Get Better Grades On Tests?
• Make sure you listen to what your teacher says when they review the test in class. Quickly write what things you missed or how you could have scored more marks. • Listen carefully to the lecture and jot down key points. Write as many notes as you can fit. Listen to questions from the students and write the teacher’s answer down. • Ask your teacher what format the test will be in- multiple choice, true or false, matching, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, or essay. Usually it will be some combination of multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. • If the teacher doesn’t answer, review past tests from the teacher. The types of questions will usually remain the same. • Study the information you think is most important. Think about the information your teacher might put on a test. It’s most likely harder to have a specific guide if your teacher leaves out things on a test. • Outline the the important parts of the topic and make sure to learn those first. • Review any papers or ho
