This document discusses how preparation can improve test performance. It outlines three key aspects of preparation: identifying test topics and materials, creating a study schedule, and additional preparation ideas. The additional ideas include taking practice tests, working alone and in groups, planning extra study time for final exams, and getting good rest and nutrition. Overall, the document emphasizes that preparation requires sustained effort over time, not just last minute cramming, to ensure good test performance.

1. Jelani Cameron
LeithMazzochi
SLS1001 Thursday/5-6:15pm
How Can Preparation Improve Test Performance?
Preparation is the key to great test performance. Once you’ve identified the
Test’s type, all you have to do is study. Although I say study like it’s easy, it’s
really not. There are many additional preparation ideas that I’ll be discussing later.
Good test performance consists of many different types of preparation.
First off, to start preparing you must confirm the topics and materials that
you need to study by discussing what type of questions will be on your test with
your professor. Also, find out what supplemental materials you can bring to the test
such as, cheat sheet, notes, calculator, dictionary, etc. Talking to someone who
have already taken the course should be very helpful, or if you have already taken
it yourself look at old class work or tests if possible. Finally, when the professor
tells you she/he will be going over the review make sure you attend class that day
cause more than likely you’ll be missing out on something very important.
Secondly, make sure you create a study schedule. For example, confirm the
test details, such as time, location, supplies etc. Also, if you have the Keys To
Success in chapter 7 there’s this “journalists’ six questions” to create a study plan
you can use. Furthermore, using a study schedule just consists of being active.
Finally, now I’ll discuss the additional preparation ideas. Every now and

2. then you can make and take practice tests, but challenge yourself. Also, work alone
and with a study group. Final exam week is important so I’d advise you to plan
time for extra effort. Finally, get prepared by getting a good sleep at night and a
healthy breakfast in the morning.
To conclude, studying one day before the test for thirty minutes doesn’t
mean you’re prepared. Preparation consists of hard work, time management, and
staying healthy physically and mentally.