I need help with….TEST TAKINGWe’re here to help!Find us in the Library.library.georgiancollege.caTips for Successful Test TakingPreparing yourself physically, mentally and emotionally for tests is an important skill for every collegestudent. This tip sheet will provide some proven success strategies that can help when you sit to writethe test.Mastering test taking is an essential skill for college students, are you ready?1 Read over the entire test before you beginAs you look over the test, note the length, the marks for each question, if there are diagrams and howlong you think each question will take. This overview will help you plan your time during the test.2 Do a knowledge dumpA knowledge dump is done after the teacher instructs you to begin the test. Using a scrap piece ofpaper or the back of the test, write down all the things you want to be sure to remember. These mayinclude acronyms, definitions, confusing concepts, formulae, or steps to a problem.You can refer to
