Standardized Test Taking Skills

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Test taking skills!

How are you suppose ,to take a standardized test? There are a lot of steps to take a standardized test but, there is a lot of facts you should know as well. As, you are taking the test it gets harder and harder, you need to rest the night before the test, you need to be focused the day of the test, you should eat a good breakfast all of these tips will help you pass a standardized test! I will explain how to take a standardized test in this essay.

As you go through the test you will realize how the questions will be getting harder and harder but don’t let that scare you. When you start to realize that the questions are getting a little harder then don’t let that get in the way treat the question like any other question take your time. Make sure you don’t rush or don’t over think it, or you will get it wrong but, don’t worry you got this. If you take your time and keep your mind clear and focused you will be good!
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I think that all kids who have to test should go to bed around 9:00-9:30and wake up at 7:00-7:30. It is important to get your sleep when you have a big test coming up so just try to get a schedule to go to sleep and wake up.

Being focused for a test is one of the number one rules of test taking skills! In order for you to be able to do your best you need to be completely focused. I know how hard that can be especially to people with anxiety it will be hard to focuse but that’s one of the main things you

need to learn about taking test. There will be people who don’t take this test serious and will try to distract you, but you are going to have to block them out and don’t break your focuse. Focuse is the key to taking standardized

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