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before the test (preparation)
before the test (preparation)
Here are some tips on how to train your brain in the days leading up to your PATs!
The "Blank Paper" Recall (works for all subjects!): Pick a topic (like Fractions or Space). Take a blank piece of paper and write down everything you know. Then, check your notes. What you forgot is exactly what you need to keep studying!
The Feynman Technique: Try to explain a concept to a family member, pet, or a stuffed animal. If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t quite know it yet.
Reading Prep: Read for 20 minutes every night. It’s like a "warm-up" for the Reading Comprehension test. Ask yourself questions about what you read, or summarize your chapter to a family member.
Data Dump Practice: Practice writing out your "must-remember" formulas (like Area = Base x Height) or writing structures (like your narrative story structure) in under 30 seconds so you can do it as soon as the test starts.
Active Summarizing: Don't just re-read notes. For Science and Social, try to turn a whole page of notes into just 5 "Power Keywords."
If you haven't done the Study Methods quiz yet, find some more study strategies on that page!
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