How do you do well on a test you are not prepared for?
Four study strategies that are better than cramming
- Get organised. A major reason for cramming is poor organisation of time.
- Take, make, interact with and reflect on notes. Taking notes is important.
- Keep interacting with the content.
- Self-testing.
What do you do if you don’t know a question on a test?
Multiple Choice Even if you have no clue, always make a guess. A small chance of being right is better than no chance. You want to be efficient but don’t blitz through so quickly you fall for the trick option. Use the facts from the multiple choice as evidence in other answers in your exam.
How can I calm my nerves before a test?
To help you stay calm and confident right before and during the test, perform relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, relaxing your muscles one at a time, or closing your eyes and imagining a positive outcome. Don’t forget to eat and drink. Your brain needs fuel to function.
Is it better to guess B or C?
The idea that C is the best answer to choose when guess-answering a question on a multiple choice test rests on the premise that ACT answer choices are not truly randomized. In other words, the implication is that answer choice C is correct more often than any other answer choice.
What is the most common answer on multiple choice tests?
In multiple-choice questions, first, B and E are the most likely answers in 4- and 5-option questions, respectively and, second, same answer is least likely to be repeated in the next question.
How can I stop being confused during exams?
7 tips to sharpen your mind for exams
- Practice mindfulness.
- Destroy the distractions.
- If you don’t snooze, you lose.
- A fit body helps a fit mind.
- Treat yo’self (to something healthy, of course)
- Pretty up the place.
- Don’t be too hard on yourself!
How do you stop yourself from panicking?
Try this:
- breathe in as slowly, deeply and gently as you can, through your nose.
- breathe out slowly, deeply and gently through your mouth.
- some people find it helpful to count steadily from one to five on each in-breath and each out-breath.
- close your eyes and focus on your breathing.