At school, in the workplace, and even as part of your participation in activities where moving to another grade, scale or rating is required, there are tests.Doing well in a test is a combination of knowing the information and actions required, practicing and keeping calm, and in good form.
Step 1: You should keep up with what you're learning.
Stay on top of the learning whether it's schoolwork, martial arts moves or regulatory procedures.If you don't understand something at the time, you can either ask the tutor or do research.It gets harder to prepare yourself and to move onto the next stage of learning if you leave things without understanding them.Asking questions will help solidify your understanding.If you need help, have others help you.
Step 2: You should have a schedule for reviewing your learning.
Work on it once you've grasped what you can do for your level.Whatever can be practiced through homework, active participation, setting up experiments, exercising, etc.If possible, review the work daily.A regular practice of what you're learning helps it sink in and become a part of your deeper understanding.To remember to review your learning, use a diary or schedule.
Step 3: Make sure it's on time.
Don't leave revision until the last minute.The result is a head filled with knowledge without depth of comprehension and a lot of stress.Set up a revision schedule that gives you enough time to go over the materials, practice any practical elements of the learning, and have self-testing included.Depending on the type of test you're taking, the way in which you learn and the amount of warning you have, there is no magic formula of how much time is enough.It's important to not do it in the hours or night before the test.The revision times can be put on a calendar, in a diary or schedule.Once you determine them, stick to these.
Step 4: You can use your notes and review methods to revise for the test.
There are many possible revision methods, including flashcards, color coding, doing old tests, having others test you, physical practice, etc.It's a combination of approaches that you'll need to decide on.Put these into place and use the notes you've taken during learning and reviewing to help guide you to key points or aspects of the learning that the tutor or teacher has clarified are vital to a thorough understanding.You should listen to the indications from the tutor or teacher.
Step 5: If you feel weak or inadequate in any area of knowledge, go over it.
Spending more time on improving these areas will increase your confidence and make you less stressed when taking the test.
Step 6: Ensure that you have had enough rest.
Eat well on the day of the test and get plenty of sleep.Other things to consider are avoiding last minute stress chats with friends or scaring each other with the things you've forgotten to learn.That sort of talk makes you feel nervous.
Step 7: Be on time.
If possible, turn up at least five minutes before the test.It's a good idea to settle in at your desk, workbench, exercise mat, or something similar so that you can get used to it.If tools are needed, place them in front of you.By being late, you give yourself time to set up, stay calm and deal with any last-minute problems, such as room changes or deliberately changed situations to make you think harder.
Step 8: Listen or read the test instructions carefully.
It's easy to assume you already know what you're expected to do, or to feel so nervous that you can't digest it.It's important that this part of the test is important, as the assessors may have made changes, or they may not have known about it earlier.Be alert.
Step 9: Focus.
When it's time for testing, focus on what you're expected to do.If the page has words or numbers on it, go into the zone of those things.Put yourself in position readiness if it's a particular pose.Clear your mind and remind yourself that you know what to do.You are ready after you have prepared.
Step 10: Take the test.
You have prepared for this moment.You are as prepared as you'll ever be, so don't let yourself down.Do your best.Don't forget to keep your thinking faculties switched on; if you forget something, use lateral thinking to gather meaning from around you, from what the test has given you and draw together something that will meet the requirements sufficiently.There is no need to panic, you know more than you are letting on.
Step 11: The test needs to be completed.
It's out of your hands.It's okay to talk about your relief and hopes for it, but if you pull the test apart it will leave you feeling anxious, and every person goes about answering, solving and doing things in their own way.Congratulate yourself for being calm and composed.
Step 12: Wait for the good test results.
The results will reflect your input if you stay focused and approach the test calmly.