How to study for math tests

1.) Know what material is going to be on the test. Look over the study outline that I give you, so that you are clear on the concepts to be tested. (To get another outline click here.)

2.) Learn the definitions of new vocabulary words. Have a friend or a parent quiz you. Make flash cards for the words that give you trouble.

3.) Re-work some problems that you did for homework from each lesson. Don't just scan your homework. Actually re-do some problems and compare the results to the corrected answers in your math notebook.

4.) Try new problems. There is always a "Chapter Summary and Review" (on blue pages) at the end of each chapter in the text. It provides a graphic organizer of concepts, a summary of key points, and good review problems from each section. The answers to "Summary and Review" problems are in the back of the text.

5.) Begin to review concepts several days before the test. Review a few each day. If you have questions you will have time to ask questions in class or come to FLEX or after school to get help.

6.) Study with a friend or a parent. You can learn from one another. It is also helpful to know that you are not in this alone.

7) Do the extra credit assigned. The problems help you study and give your test score a boost.

The best way to feel ready to take a test is to be prepared!