It is important for children with learning difficulties to formulate a plan for studying for major tests. Based on a child’s individual learning style, it may be beneficial for them to study alone or in a social group.
Advice to Help a Child Study for Exams
Begin studying at least a week prior to a major exam. Before studying for a test, make a study guide of the important concepts learned in that unit. Number each concept and organize papers by putting a number on each paper that corresponds with the topic or concept from the study guide. Start by reviewing the first concept in the study guide. Review the assigned reading, notes, handouts, and homework assignments that correspond to that concept. Take a five-minute break. Then, go back and review the first concept and add on a second concept from the study guide. Repeat this “repetition with addition” process until all concepts for the test have been mastered. Ask the teacher to review any concepts that may be confusing or require clarification.
Multiple-Choice Test-Taking Strategies
Know the format of the test (e.g. multiple-choice, essay, etc.). For a multiple-choice test, a student must recognize the correct answer from a series of choices. Summarize and put information and important bold words, definitions, facts, and concepts on note cards. Organize note cards in the order that they will be reviewed. Create review questions or complete practice test questions, if available.
“This is important.”“Remember to review this.”“Write this down.”“Here are the main points.”
When taking a multiple-choice test, there are many strategies for maximizing achievement. One important key to success is reading each question carefully. Cover up the possible responses with a piece of paper or your hand and attempt to recall the correct answer. Unveil the choices and if the response that you thought is there as an option, circle it and then check to see if any of the other responses make more sense. If you did not see the response you expected, eliminate as many choices as possible by looking for grammatical errors, odd or funny options, and responses that use absolute words, such as “never” or “always.”
Essay Test-Taking Strategies
Studying for an essay test requires a student to recall information and provide supporting evidence or relevant examples pertaining to a concept. Start with a general understanding of the main concept(s). Then, review details or examples that support the main concepts. Design your own questions including “What”, “Who”, “Where”, “When” and “Why” to help make associations between terms, facts, and overarching concepts.
