Test Day Checklist

There are a few simple things you can do to make test day a little easier. The problem is, test day usually comes after a late night of studying or during a time of stress. That means you're most likely to forget some important steps or items just when it's most important to remember them! It might help to make yourself a checklist for the morning of your test so you’ll remember to take a few essential items to school with you.

Good things to remember include:

• A watch, which can be a lifesaver when taking tests made up of several sections. You can avoid spending too much time on one section and leaving another blank if you divide your time and keep an eye on your watch.
• A snack for nibbling on right before your exam, to keep your grumbling tummy from distracting you.
• Extra pencils or pens.
• A calculator if it’s allowed.
• A thesaurus or dictionary.
• Ear plugs for blocking distractions. Check with your teacher first.

You can find more tips for test day in the full article.