These help sheets are copyright Wrockwardine Wood School and
Richard Foxcroft. They are uploaded to CompuServe by the
author for the personal use of students. Teachers wishing to
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Richard Foxcroft 100326,2451

Final version dated 12/02/93
Reprinted 20/3/94

From Richard Foxcroft to Headmaster and interested parties.


TEST TECHNIQUE PROMPT SHEETS

REVISE3B.WPS


Test Technique Sheet 1

How do I revise?



1.   I know the things I'm not good at. I know the things I'm
     good at. I make a list of what I will revise.

2.   I look at the sort of questions I will get. I don't
     panic!

3.   I know what I will be tested on.

4.   I write down the most important words ... and try to
     remember them. I review my keywords each day over the
     next few days.

5.   I say things out loud ... and try to remember them. I use
     flash cards to help. I review my flash cards each day
     over the next few days.

6.   I use books that help revision.

7.   I ask my teacher for help as soon as I am in difficulty.
     I follow my teacher's advice.

8.   I set aside time for revising. I make a timetable  of
     when I will revise. I have somewhere to work.

9.   I get my parents to help me. I get a friend to help me.

10.  I understand what I have to do to get things right in
     each topic or subject.



Test Technique Sheet 2

How do I prepare for a test?



1.   I know when the test will take place. I write down the
     date, time and place in my homework diary.

2.   I know what the test is on.

3.   I know how to plan my time for revision.

4.   I know how to revise.

5.   I know what equipment I need. I am careful to take it
     with me.

6.   I know how the test will be marked.

7.   I know that I want to do my best!

8.   I know that I must attend school on the day of the test.

9.   I know that I need to care by giving time and thought to
     the test.

10.  I know that I can ask my teacher for help.



Test Technique Sheet 3

How do I do a test?



1.   I know the start and finish times. I make sure I am on
     time.

2.   I know which test I am going to be doing.

3.   I feel confident that I have done my best to revise.

4.   I relax - even though a few "butterflies" are necessary!

5.   I bring the correct equipment, including spares.

6.   I listen to instructions. I ask if I am in doubt.

7.   I read the paper right through carefully. I am careful to
     follow instructions.

8.   I plan how to use all of the time.

9.   I keep concentrating on the test. I think about what
     questions mean  and I answer the question - what am I
     being asked? I use common sense.

10.  I try to finish all of the questions.



Test Technique Sheet 4

How do I deal with stress when I'm doing tests?


Before the test

1.   I make sure I have prepared by using technique sheets 1,
     2 and 3 carefully.

2.   I tell someone how I feel.

3.   I relax before the test. I remember the ways to relax I
     learned in Drama. An early night is also a good idea.

During the test

4.   I try to relax by sitting quietly before the test begins.
     I breathe slowly and deeply. I don't fuss.

5.   I take a few seconds to relax between questions. I check
     that I am still sitting comfortably, and I look away from
     the desk to the front of the room to relax my eyes. (I am
     careful not to look at anyone else's work.)

6.   I try not to panic if I go wrong.

After the test

7.   I don't worry about it, because I know I did my best