Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
- The difference between a quiz, test and exam and how to prepare differently for each
- How standardized tests (such as EQAO in Ontario) are different from “regular” tests and why they are important
- The amount of time and how often students need to study in order to see a successful outcome
- How students can make the best use of their time and what to do when preparing to study (and how parents can help too)
- How to avoid experiencing test anxiety and why it happens
- Whether cramming pre test or exam is ever a good idea
- How and where (in bed or at a desk, for example) to study for tests and exams
- Whether one can study well with music or other distractions around them
- How lack or disruption of sleep impacts studying effectiveness and how to manage this
- Things to keep in mind for the night before, day of the test or exam and afterwards
- What “accommodations” are, who they are given to and why
