How to take a test. Now there’s a question! ASVAB scores need to be high, but if you’re so worried about taking the ASVAB test, it won’t help your scores any.
Here are the top 10 test-taking strategies so you can do better on the ASVAB. As you go through your ASVAB practice test, keep these 10 strategies in mind on how to take a test. Between the two sets of information, those ASVAB scores should come right up!
1. On multiple choice questions, the answer with the most information is often the correct one.
2. On multiple choice questions, a positive answer is more likely than a negative answer.
3. On multiple choice questions, in a question with at least two correct statements, then “All of the above” is probably the answer.
4. On multiple choice questions, in a question with an “All of the above” choice, if you see that at least two correct statements, then “All of the above” is probably the answer.
5. On an essay question, the more details and facts that you write down, the better the grade.
6. On an essay question, be neat – neater papers usually receive higher grades.
7. On an essay question, focus on one main idea per each paragraph.
8. On an essay question, if you aren’t sure about an exact date or number, use approximations such as approximately 100, or later in the year, etc.
9. On true/false questions, if any part of the question is false, then the answer is false.
10. On true/false questions, there are generally more true answers than false.
11. On true/false questions, if there is a qualifier such as “usually” or “most of the time”, generally the answer will be true.
12. On true/false questions, if there is a qualifier such as “never” or “always” it means that the answer must always be true so the answer is generally false.
13. If you don’t know an answer, skip it and come back to it later. Other parts of the test may have some information that will help you out with that question.
14. After you’ve finished taking the test, go back through and check yourself. Only change an answer if you didn’t read the question right the first time. The first answer you give is usually the right one.
15. On any test, make SURE you know if there’s a penalty for guessing. If not, always give an educated answer (based on the above tips).
16. On any test where you have to write in answers, don’t leave any area blank. Generally you will receive at least partial credit for writing down your thoughts and ideas.
17. On any test, read through the entire test quickly when you get it. Figure out how much time you have on average for each question. Then answer the questions that are easiest for you first and come back to the harder ones.
18. On any test, keeping in mind the above point, answer the questions with the greatest point values first.
19. On any test, read each question looking for keywords. If you don’t know the answer, leave the question, but keep in mind the keywords so you can see if another question or answer gives you clues to this answer.
20. Get at least three hours of sleep before a test, and eat foods that will give you lots of energy and brainpower. (Avoid heavy foods and sugar – both will make you very groggy quickly.)