How would you like to know the questions on your next test? Do you think that would help you get a good grade? You bet it would!
One way to ace your next test or exam is to use the strategies that "test psychics" use to accurately predict the exact questions on their next test or exam. The good news is that anyone can do it and there's no reason you shouldn't be doing it already!
Part 1 - Focus On What Is Important
What do you believe is going to be on the test? There's no point focusing on "everything" because it will take too long to review it all. Try the process of elimination (and inclusion). Are there things that you have learnt that clearly would not be on the test or exam? Are there things you have learnt that obviously would be on the exam?
Next, simply ask yourself where the questions are going to be coming from. The following is a list of obvious sources for any test or exam:
1. Sections and chapters from your textbook that your teacher has covered in detail in class - we'd suggest ignoring anything you really just skimmed over in class.
2. If you are given worksheets or homework tasks that are not covered in your text this may be a clue about the importance the teacher places on the topic.
3. Class time is spent only on the most important and relevant topics. Full stop. Exclamation point! Teachers do not spend time on topics that won't be covered on your assessments so take note of those chapters or areas that are most focused on during class time - and ditch the rest!
Part 2 - Become Best Friends Forever With The Teacher (Not Literally)
Your great relationship with the teacher should be your biggest weapon. You can learn a lot from speaking to the teacher and gathering as much information as you can from them. Keep in mind that being in conflict with your teacher certainly won't assist you.
1. If you've made friends with the teacher then all you have to do is start asking leading questions. "I am really going to focus on this area or that area - what do you think about that?" If the teacher likes you they will help you rather than ignore you.
2. Ask the teacher what format the questions will be in. True/false? Multiple choice? Short answer? Long answer essay style? Combination mix up? Obviously, the way in which a test is structured will impact on the way you study for it and what you need to have down pat. If it's long answer, you need to be ready to write like a maniac. If you know its multiple choice you need to know lots of stacks of facts. Simple really!
3. Get hold of past tests or exams. These are usually invaluable resources - not simply because they show you how hard or easy past tests may have been - but also because they show you the format and structure that have been used in the past and what areas the teachers have focused on. Bonus tip: you don't always need to fall into the trap of going through each question on past test papers, just use them as a guide because it's extremely unlikely the questions on your test will be the same as past tests.
Part 3 - Plan Ahead
1. Create a specific area in your workbook or have a set of notes that you use for listing possible test and exam questions. Every time you hear or see something that you believe may be on the next assessment simply jot it down. This means that you will have created a list of thoughts and ideas that you will be able to easily look over at a later time - often this will contain topics you had forgotten about!
2. When looking through your textbooks (or reading every single word as some people may do) highlight key information that you believe will or may be covered in a test or exam. This will really assist you later because you can ignore anything you have not highlighted. Note: there is not point highlighting everything because this defeats the purpose! Focus on key sentences or key points only.
3. Grab a group of the brainiest kids you can find and form a study group. Note: I did not say get together with your friends and gossip for half the day! This is serious! Or is it? Yes, it is. By gathering some smart cookies together you will be able to bounce ideas around and share thoughts. Often other people think of things we never even consider. This means that they are opening our minds and hopefully they are making our notes better than ever! Sharing ideas, notes and study techniques with each other is a super way to become a test psychic.
By putting these simple yet very effective strategies into place you will be surprised at your ability to very quickly and easily become a test psychic - and predict what is going to be on your tests and exams. So, what are you waiting for?
One way to ace your next test or exam is to use the strategies that "test psychics" use to accurately predict the exact questions on their next test or exam. The good news is that anyone can do it and there's no reason you shouldn't be doing it already!
Part 1 - Focus On What Is Important
What do you believe is going to be on the test? There's no point focusing on "everything" because it will take too long to review it all. Try the process of elimination (and inclusion). Are there things that you have learnt that clearly would not be on the test or exam? Are there things you have learnt that obviously would be on the exam?
Next, simply ask yourself where the questions are going to be coming from. The following is a list of obvious sources for any test or exam:
1. Sections and chapters from your textbook that your teacher has covered in detail in class - we'd suggest ignoring anything you really just skimmed over in class.
2. If you are given worksheets or homework tasks that are not covered in your text this may be a clue about the importance the teacher places on the topic.
3. Class time is spent only on the most important and relevant topics. Full stop. Exclamation point! Teachers do not spend time on topics that won't be covered on your assessments so take note of those chapters or areas that are most focused on during class time - and ditch the rest!
Part 2 - Become Best Friends Forever With The Teacher (Not Literally)
Your great relationship with the teacher should be your biggest weapon. You can learn a lot from speaking to the teacher and gathering as much information as you can from them. Keep in mind that being in conflict with your teacher certainly won't assist you.
1. If you've made friends with the teacher then all you have to do is start asking leading questions. "I am really going to focus on this area or that area - what do you think about that?" If the teacher likes you they will help you rather than ignore you.
2. Ask the teacher what format the questions will be in. True/false? Multiple choice? Short answer? Long answer essay style? Combination mix up? Obviously, the way in which a test is structured will impact on the way you study for it and what you need to have down pat. If it's long answer, you need to be ready to write like a maniac. If you know its multiple choice you need to know lots of stacks of facts. Simple really!
3. Get hold of past tests or exams. These are usually invaluable resources - not simply because they show you how hard or easy past tests may have been - but also because they show you the format and structure that have been used in the past and what areas the teachers have focused on. Bonus tip: you don't always need to fall into the trap of going through each question on past test papers, just use them as a guide because it's extremely unlikely the questions on your test will be the same as past tests.
Part 3 - Plan Ahead
1. Create a specific area in your workbook or have a set of notes that you use for listing possible test and exam questions. Every time you hear or see something that you believe may be on the next assessment simply jot it down. This means that you will have created a list of thoughts and ideas that you will be able to easily look over at a later time - often this will contain topics you had forgotten about!
2. When looking through your textbooks (or reading every single word as some people may do) highlight key information that you believe will or may be covered in a test or exam. This will really assist you later because you can ignore anything you have not highlighted. Note: there is not point highlighting everything because this defeats the purpose! Focus on key sentences or key points only.
3. Grab a group of the brainiest kids you can find and form a study group. Note: I did not say get together with your friends and gossip for half the day! This is serious! Or is it? Yes, it is. By gathering some smart cookies together you will be able to bounce ideas around and share thoughts. Often other people think of things we never even consider. This means that they are opening our minds and hopefully they are making our notes better than ever! Sharing ideas, notes and study techniques with each other is a super way to become a test psychic.
By putting these simple yet very effective strategies into place you will be surprised at your ability to very quickly and easily become a test psychic - and predict what is going to be on your tests and exams. So, what are you waiting for?
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