How to Study for a Test
Back-to-School time also means Back-to-Testing! Did you realize that many students don’t know how to study for a test? This simple 5-Day Plan will help your child feel prepared and not rushed at the last minute. We keep this handy schedule posted. When a teacher announces a test, we count back 5 days from the test and then add in all of these important details below.
Our old way of thinking: A Study Guide would come home and get posted on the fridge. Our hope was that the information would magically transfer to our children’s brains. Right?
Our NEW way of thinking: Plan ahead, do a little bit at a time, and you’ll be ready. Follow the 5-day plan below.
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Study Supplies Needed (affiliate):
- 3×5 Cards (get this mega-pack)
- Colorful markers (click here)
- Gel Highlighters are amazing (click here)
Day 1
Make flashcards on 3×5 cards. Write the word on the front, definition on the back.
Day 2
Highlight important details. Then make an acronym (the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word). Example: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Day 3
Take out the items you already know and focus on what you don’t. This is my favorite part! No need to keep studying the things you already know!
Day 4
Study… with anyone!
Day 5
Review one last time. You should be already. No cramming necessary.
Study Supplies Needed (affiliate):
- 3×5 Cards (get this mega-pack)
- Colorful markers (click here)
- Gel Highlighters are amazing (click here)
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I didn’t come up with this one. We hired a tutor for my son. Was it a hard decision to make? No. Just because I’m a teacher doesn’t mean I’m always the best teacher for my children. I prefer to be their mom. When it came time for studying or organization help, my husband and I chose to seek guidance from a professional. It’s amazing how ideas sound so much better coming from someone else! I’m happy to share our experiences and new knowledge with you.
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