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How to Take a Test

Achieving success on tests isn't just for the "smart kids"—anyone can excel with the right strategy! Discover the P.I.R.A.T.E.S. method to improve your test-taking skills. This strategic approach includes essential steps: Prepare to succeed, Inspect instructions, Read carefully, Answer wisely, Turn back to revisit questions, Estimate answers, and Survey your work. Each step is designed to enhance your understanding and performance, helping you confidently tackle any exam. With determination and this comprehensive plan, you can uncover your true academic potential!

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How to Take a Test

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  1. How to Take a Test

  2. Success on tests is not luck… or an accident… or something that only the “smart kids” can achieve. Success can be attained by everyone!

  3. The key is having a strategy, a tactic or a plan of attack

  4. P.I.R.A.T.E.S. In order to get our “treasure”, we are going to have to solicit the help of… 100% A+ 100% 100% A+ A+ A+ 100% 100% A+ A+ A+ 100% A+ A+ 100% A+ 100%

  5. P.I.R.A.T.E.S. Step #1 P= prepare to succeed • Step #2 I= inspect the instructions • Step #3 R= read, remember, reduce • Step #4 A= answer or abandon • Step #5 T= turn back • Step #6 E= estimate • Step #7 S= survey

  6. P= prepare to succeed P = put “P.I.R.A.T.E.S., your name, date, and period on the test A = allot time and order to the sections S= say something positive S= start within two minutes

  7. I= inspect the instructions R = read the instructions carefully U = underline what and where to respond N= notice special requirements

  8. R= read, remember, reduce • Read the whole question • Remember using memory strategies • Reducechoices (also known as process of elimination)

  9. A= answer or abandon • Answer the question if you are sure or • Abandon the question, mark it with an * and return to it later if you’re not sure

  10. T= turn back • Turn back to abandoned questions when you get to the end of the test (Tell yourself this is how you will earn more points)

  11. E= estimate A = avoid absolutes all, always, every, no, none, never and only C = choose the longest or most detailed answer E = eliminate identical choices

  12. S= survey • Survey the entire test to ensure that all questions are answered • Switch answers only if you are sure (remember, your initial response is usually the right answer)

  13. P. I. R. A. T. E. S. If you act like pirates-pass and run, you will ace the test! A+ 100% 100% A+ A+ 100%

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