James Ryder Randall
MSA Night
Parent testing information session
February 10, 2009
6:30-8:00pm
What type of learner are you?
• If you are an Auditory learner, try to study
orally. Say the information out loud to
yourself.
• If you are a visual learner, make a diagram
or outline.
• If you are kinesthetic, make the learning
more active by copying and recopying
your notes.
Where do you study?
• Find a location and or room that has plenty
of sunlight
• Very little background noise and other
activities
• Plan frequent breaks
• Don’t study too long
• Stay on task
Tips for objective Tests
• Carefully read all the instructions on the
test booklet
• Some questions ask for the best answer
• Read each question carefully to make sure
that you understand the type of answer
required
• Read all the choices before you decide on
an answer
Tips continued
• Look for qualifiers in the sentences.
• What are qualifiers?
• Qualifiers are words such as: all, most,
some, no, never, least, always, equal,
maximum, greatest, not, less, mainly,
highly, lowest, most, nearly, best, smallest,
etc.
Test support
• Circle or underling key words in questions
• Use logic to answer difficult questions
• Answer every question
• Review your work
• Be slow to change an answer
• Write legibly
• If you make a mistake, erase completely
Final Testing Tips
• Get a good night’s rest before the test and
have a healthy breakfast
• Dress comfortably
• Try to sit away from potential distraction
• Pay attention to the teacher and follow
directions
• Do your personal best!!!!!!
• Think positively