Understanding Testing
Testing
Morris Community High School offers a variety of testing throughout the year. The following document outlines the different tests. Click link below:
What student can do to maximize their performance on standardized tests:
Get a good night of sleep the evening before the test.
- Eat a healthy and nutritious breakfast. Most testing centers forbid any food or drink in the room and only provide a short break.
- Relax. Remember the ACT and SAT can always be retaken. Colleges understand that many students take these exams two or three times.
- Read all instructions carefully before the test begins. Donât waste test time reading them at a later time.
- Pace yourself. Most people have enough time to answer all of the questions. Answer the âeasyâ questions first and then go back and answer the more difficult ones.
- There is a big difference between guessing on the ACT and the SAT: For the ACT, your scores are based on the number of correct questions you have, so it is to your advantage to answer every question. For the SAT, you donât have to answer each question correctly to receive a good score. If you have no idea of an answer, perhaps you should not answer the question and move on. On the other hand, if you can eliminate an answer or two, your chances of being correct just increased, and you may wish to answer the question.
- If you make a mistake, erase completely. Extra marks on your answer sheet will most likely affect your scores.
- Review your work if you finish early to see if you missed any questions or double marked an answer. Some test have penalties if you work on a different section, either a past test or future one, so donât do it. Your score will be voided and you wonât get your money back.
- Check or the following websites for test preparation resources:
The external websites listed below are not controlled by MCHS and are subject to change at any time. Their inclusion with the district website does not in any way reflect the policies of MCHS. These links are made on good faith that the people in control of them have only the best of intentions.
