Test Taking Strategies

To do well on any test, you must first make sure that you know the material and are prepared. It is also helpful to be a "smart test taker". We have included some tips to help you become a "smart test taker". Using these simple strategies can help you feel more confident, be a better test taker, and hopefully get better grades!
 

Test Preparation Tips
 

• Know what the test is going to cover so that you know what you need to study.

• For essay tests, it is important to understand the "big picture" as well as know main ideas and key facts.

• For multiple choice and true and false tests, it is important to know specifics and details.

• Make sure that you read all of your material ahead of time.

• Don't cram!! It is important to know and understand the information, not just memorize it.

• Pay very close attention in class the day before the test. Many times the teachers will review test material the day before.

• Make sure that you know the answers to any of the review questions that are included in your textbook.

• Know the meanings of italic or bold words in you textbook.

• If your teacher gives you a study guide, know EVERYTHING on it.

• Write important facts and information on index cards and use them to refresh your memory right before the test.

• Study your class notes

• Study with a partner. Many times you can just as much by helping someone else learn, so studying with a partner will help you both.

Test Taking Tips

Prepare Yourself For A Good Start

• Get a good night's sleep

• Eat a healthy breakfast (not too much sugar)

• Make sure that you have all of the materials needed to take the test

• As soon as your test is handed to you (and you have permission to write on it), write down any of the important information that you want to remember (names, dates, formulas, etc.)

• Be certain that you put your name on your test and the you follow the directions
   

Create A Plan

• Scan over your test before you begin to answer any questions

• Decide how much time you believe that you will need to spend on each section or question

• Make sure that you leave yourself enough time to answer essay questions thoroughly

• Make certain that you read all directions carefully
   

Don't Get Stuck

• If you are finding a question or problem too difficult, place a mark near it so that you know that you need to go back to it, and move on to the next question.

• Go back after answering all questions and make certain that you have not missed any (or forgotten to complete one that you may have skipped over intentionally)

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Bullying

 

Bullying has become a very common word in the vocabulary of our schools. We truly believe that no one should have to deal with bullying. This webpage is designed to educate students and parents about bullying.

What is Bullying?

Bullying is aggressive behavior that is intentional, hurtful, and repeated.

Bullying is a problem for everyone. It can not be solved by teachers, counselors, and administrators alone. We must have student and parent help!! Middle school students and parents as well as teachers, counselors, and administrators need to stand together and make bullying unacceptable in our school!

What are the types of Bullying?

Physical - pushing, shoving, hitting, kicking, elbowing, making threats, taunting, intimidation, stealing, and/or damaging another person's property.

Social/Emotional - spreading rumors, lying about other people, gossiping, making insults or embarrassing comments, excluding others for no reason

Cyberbullying - spreading rumors, lying, and/or gossiping about others via emails, texts, social networking sites, instant messages, websites, etc., embarrassing someone with photos and/or videos, threatening or intimidating someone electronically

How do you deal with a bully?

• One of the best ways to deal with a bully is to avoid them. However, you do not want to avoid them to the point that it is keeping you from doing the things that you want to do. Do not miss out on opportunities because of a bully. This is giving them what they want!
   

• Don't react!! Do not let the bully see your emotions. Reactions are what the bullies are looking for.
   

• Surround yourself with friends. Bullies are much less likely to pick on someone if they are surrounded by other people. They don't generally want witnesses.
   

• Be confident! Or if you can't be confident, at least act confident!! Look the bully in  the eye and tell them firmly to "Stop" or to " Leave you alone". Let them know that they are not worth your time and walk away with your head held high.
   

• If you are being cyber-bullied, do not respond!! Show an adult what is being said by the bully, but do not respond to the bully. This generally only makes things worse.

 

• Tell an adult. Talk to your parents, teachers, and/or counselor and let them know what is happening.

 

 

• If you are being bullied, keep a record of what is happening to you. Includes specifics such as dates, times, places, and witnesses.

 

 

How Can Others Help?

Many bullying programs have identified that bystanders play a key role in bullying prevention! 

If you see someone else being bullied:

• Tell the bully to stop what they are doing

• Ask the person who is being bullied to walk away with you and your friends

• If you do not feel comfortable doing these things, speak to the victim later. Let them know that you are sorry about what happened to them and offer your support.

• Tell an adult. It is important to report bullying to a parent, teacher, counselor, or principal.