Missouri MAP Test Taking Skills

 Nervously reviewing questions and changing answers can do more harm than good.

It is a good idea to answer every question on all tests taken.

To avoid becoming over confident; never reward yourself  for good a test performance.

Before answering any question on a test, you should read all questions and then the directions.

Chewing gum (if allowed) during testing help relieve test anxiety.

There are time when testing that the process of elimination will be necessary.  

Exercising and other enjoyable hobbies reduces stress and anxiety (including testing anxiety).

Most students in Missouri schools will take the MAP test.

Cramming for test should be avoided.

Doing the harder questions first is the best practice / Get them out of the way first !!!

Missouri's MAP tests are online assessments.

Test questions and answers should be analyzed after getting your results.

Students should space out studying over a few hours, the night before the test. 

 Maintaining a positive attitude while preparing for/during testing does nothing for students.

 Teachers will let you hand a test in early &  it's usually a good idea to do so.

It's natural to feel some stress about taking tests. Sometimes a little adrenaline; is good.

Studies show: Students who get at least 8 hrs. of sleep the night before testing; test better.

Being well prepared for the test is only way to reduce test taking anxiety.

Eat before a test. Having food in your stomach will give you energy and help you focus.

Rewriting class notes waste  time that could be  better used engaging in memorizing and recall.

Any extra time after testing should be spent reviewing test questions and answer choices.

Doing the simple questions first allows for scoring the highest score possible.

Doing the simple questions first helps build up confidence for the harder questions.

Missouri's MAP tests have an "all" multiple choice format.

Before answering any question on a test, you should read the directions; then all questions.