[kinda freaked out] Standardized Tests: Anyone else hate them?

When in doubt pick "C"

 

chill man. The world is gonna end soon any ways.

But until then remember its your knowledge that counts. Not how smart test think you are. There are many successful people put out there that are super bright, just bad at taking tests. Me being one of them.(not to brag)

 

get a haircut




Just kidding! You seem like a bright dude, and someone who cares about what he's doing, so just relax and be confident in your preparation and know that you're ready for this test. Learning is about effort, testing is about execution...so execute

 

I think I'm the opposite: dumb as a door-post, but do well on standardized tests.

I'd suggest you just do a lot of practice tests. The reps will make you better at them.

 

I'm actually a big believer in standardized tests. Do they measure knowledge or intelligence? Not really, no. But they do measure whether or not you can come up with the correct answer under a pressure situation, and that's a very valuable skill. So, if you have trouble in those situations, the solution is the same as it would be if you were a professional athlete or musician or whatever: relieve the pressure. How? Practice, practice, practice. Take practice tests over and over again. Time yourself. Put as much pressure on yourself outside of the test so that when you go in to take the test, it's no big deal. You're prepared.

 

Take a shot of whiskey before studying, then, when going to take the test, take a shot of whiskey then too. It will calm you, and take advantage of state-dependent memory, and put you in the zone.

 

Nah, you'll do okay. I think everyone I knew coming out of nursing school was nervous about it, but all of them got to the minimum#(75) and it stopped. If you have any snap to you, you'll do very well. I'd suggest not worrying about it, hell, don't even study...seriously. The questions are so general and there was a lot on delegation...as long as you know what you can do and what others can and can't do...which is honestly common sense (who has the license and who doesn't) you'll do well on those also.

Make sure you do all the 'pre-test day stuff', a goodnight's rest, good meal, go to the bathroom before, yadda yadda yadda. Try not to stress over it...I promise you after you take it you'll be surprised at how easy it was.

BTW, are you planning on going to CRNA school?

 

I love standardized testing because its standardized. At least you everyone is taking the same thing.

 

new studies have shown "B" is now the new "C"

I too hate standarized tests. I think they are stupid

 

I dated a girl who had problems with tests. She wound up seeing a counselor and was able to take tests in a special room, alone, with as much time as she needed. Apparently a lot of people suffer from test anxiety. Me, I didn't buy... she was being a baby about it. But I definitely agree it could be potentially stifling problem.

 

Thats wired man. If you had no problems getting good grades in the class room then the standardized tests should of been no problem for you. For me those tests was easier for me then the in classroom studys. Well good luck man, just be glad your not a kid now and days cause now and days from the 5th grade, if you don't pass those test, then you don't pass the grade.

 

Don't get psyched out. It's just another hurdle you have to jump in your life. Once you've passed the hurdle, nobody cares about it anymore. Just relax and get through it.

 

Michael Benson thinks otherwise