Monday, April 6, 2009

Test Taking: Improving Your Math Test Scores


Practice! Practice! Practice!

The best method to begin using to improve any score in life is to practice. Children who learn early in life to enjoy practicing often achieve their goals. Besides practicing, here are some other helpful hints to improve math test scores:


Before Taking the Test




  • Practice problems for each topic that will be tested. Be able to solve a math problem for each topic listed in the math section or chapter.
  • Show all your work when solving a problem.
  • Use the book or your notes first when you are having a difficult time solving a practice problem.
  • Ask for help! Stay after class or school and ask the teacher or another student for help.
  • Don’t say that you “understand” when you don’t understand. Ask for another example.
  • Memorize the formulas or math rules that apply.
  • Complete the math section or chapter review example test question. Some text book companies have extra chapter review test online.


While taking the Test


  1. Read each question carefully.
  2. Answer all parts of the question asked.
  3. Show all your work!
  4. Before beginning the test, write all the math formulas that apply on the corner of the test.
  5. If you are not sure that you are solving a problem correctly, leave the work that you completed on your test. You may scores some points for trying to solve the problem.
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