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I have always been very clear headed and focused when taking tests, but would like some extra advice to do better at an important test that I have coming up.
I always try to get some fresh air that morning, and have a good breakfast. When taking the test I always check things over and take my time.
What are some additional tips that may help, or that you use?
11 years 12 weeks ago in Teaching & Learning - China
If we are talking about taking a test in China here, then I would make sure that you have studied hard, know the answers that they expect of you, know that a little red envelope will help if all goes wrong, etc., etc.
Apart from the obvious, study, know your subject etc.
1. Don't cram the night before - all you'll do is realise what you don't know and that will increase panic / stress.
2. Go to bed early the night before.
3. Eat fish / seafood commonly referred to as 'brain food' the meal before the exam, there is some research that it does actually (temporarily) increase cognitive skills.
4. Don't have a huge meal just before the exam, that will make you sleepy.
5. A good short workout (but don't exhaust yourself) will release endorphins that can help cognitive skills.
6. Get there in plenty of time, allow for unplanned problems on the journey, but don't get there too early 30 - 15mins early is ideal.
7. Have TWO spares of everything you need, pens, electronic submissions, battery chargers etc. (not only will this help practically but it will be one less thing to worry about so reducing stress).
8. Dress comfortably and to hell with fashion or convention, nothing more distracting than being uncomfortable when you're trying to concentrate.
9. Go to the bathroom immediately before the exam starts, whether you need to or not. Again you don't want distractions when you're in the exam.
10. The absolute most important 'tip' KNOW YOUR SUBJECT, the confidence you will get by having mastered the subject is absolutely awesome.
Break a leg.
981977405:
Hugh, thanks for your good answer but this obviously a troll post with no China reference at all.