Exam Prep

Stressed for the Test?

Try a deep breathing exercise to reduce anxiety.

• Inhale for 4 seconds
• Hold the breath for 7 seconds
• Exhale for 8 seconds
• Repeat

Study Tips

• Pay attention during review sessions in class.
• Use the back side of this form to take notes on how to study for each exam.
• Study for 15 minutes, take a 5 minute brain break, repeat.

Test Taking Tips

• Read the directions carefully.
• Answer questions you are confident about first.
• Pace yourself.
• Brain Dump: Write down important dates, formulas, and people right away so you can use for reference later.

Exams at Oakwood

• NO hanging out in our halls and/or elementary schools on exam days.
• Lunch will NOT be served on exam days.
• If school is cancelled on an exam day, the exams would stay on the same schedule.
• Arrive at least 5 minutes before the exam; you must stay in testing room for at least 1 hour.
• If you have 3 exams on Thursday, you may move 1 to Wednesday or Friday (with teacher permission).