There is more to taking a test than just knowing the material. Many students know the material, but when the test day comes, they freeze up mentally and end up not performing well on the test. You need to be able to control your mind and prevent it from freezing up and playing these "head games" with you.
Here are a few strategies to help prevent losing in these head games.
1. Keep a positive attitude when going into the test. Do not think in terms how hard the test is going to be. Instead, think in terms of how prepared you are for the test. Remind yourself how much you practiced for this test and you are going to do well on it.
2. If you do not know how to do a problem, use the reference sheet that is provided. This will help trigger your mind to remember the practice problems you did.
3. Be aware that it is possible that you may get stuck on a problem that your mind might start going down the path of negative thoughts. If that happens, do not worry. Just close your eyes and take 5 or 6 deep breaths. Think about your breathing as you do this. This takes your mind off of the negative thoughts.
4. Focus on yourself. Do not worry about what other people are doing. If people start turning in their tests and you are only in the middle of the test, that is FINE! Do not assume that they all knew what they were doing and you do not. You take as much time as you need. Besides, once you turn your test in, you cannot double check any of your work.
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Here are some important test-taking strategies before the math portion of the AIMS test!
