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Time Management for Tests
Tests are a fact of life for kids in school. Tests help teachers gauge progress, measure skills, and determine grades. They can also be pointers to areas where kids need extra help. The good news is that there are some common sense approaches to studying and test taking that can reduce anxiety and improve test performance. You can learn test-taking strategies that will be helpful for your entire education.

Preparation is the key to success. Before each test you should ask the teacher — and write down — what material the test will cover and what types of questions to expect. Focus your studies and practice answering questions in the same format. Adopt these other good study habits:
 * Before the Test**
 * 1) Avoid cramming. Instead, study a little every day.
 * 2) Review the material more than one time
 * 3) Answer practice questions in textbooks.
 * 4) Teach the subject to you or a study partner.
 * 5) Get a good night's sleep and have a healthy breakfast before the test.

No matter what the subject or test format, do the following:
 * On the Day of the Test**
 * 1) Listen closely to verbal directions and carefully read instructions on the test itself.
 * 2) Ask the teacher to explain any instructions that you do not understand.
 * 3) Scan the entire test for the types of questions and use this information to pace yourself.
 * 4) Jot down memory aids, formulas, or important facts in the margins.
 * 5) Answer questions that you know first and come back to harder ones later, remembering to mark unanswered questions so they're easy to find.

You can learn almost as much from your mistakes on a test as from studying. Go over test results and read the teacher's comments. Look for patterns of errors to help in future studies.
 * After the Test**


 * 1) Were questions left blank due to a lack of time? Practice judging time needed and pacing your work.
 * 2) Were any errors due to not following instructions? Remind yourself to read directions carefully and circle important words.
 * 3) Were mistakes made because you didn't know the subject thoroughly? Next time, set aside more study time or try new study strategies.

When you feel confident in your test-taking skills, you'll have less test anxiety and be able to focus on proving your knowledge and understanding. Some common sense approaches to studying and test taking can reduce anxiety and improve test performance.

Time Management for Projects

 * Read the guidelines and rubrics carefully.
 * List the parts. (Create a materials and to do list)
 * Organize the order for completing tasks.
 * Put tasks on your calendar -- work backwards from the due date.
 * Do the work!
 * Check the calendar often to make sure you are on track.

**Discovery Tasks **

 * 1) Create a time management plan for studying for a test or completing a long-term project.
 * 2) Read the[| Rules for Rubric Road].

__Content__ //Time Management for Tests// by Nancy Firchow, Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation //Rules for Rubric Road// by Susan Mulcaire __Video__ //How to Prepare for an Exam// by Howdini.com
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