SSAT Math-Test Day Tips

If you drink tea or coffee, follow your usual routine. Although you have never drunk a caffeinated beverage, it is not the time to start testing. For additional educational resources,. For additional educational resources

Choose comfortable clothing

Keeping your body comfortable helps reduce distractions and external influences on your abilities when taking the test. You don’t want those shirts with the itchy tag or those jeans that are a little too tight. For additional educational resources,.

Repeat positive affirmations

You’ve been preparing for this tough test, and you are ready! Avoid all negative talk (like I cannot do this). Remind yourself that you are ready and will do your best.

Calm yourself

If you feel on edge, pause and take some time to just focus on deep breathing. Deep breathing is known to reduce anxiety and calm your nerves.

Be on time for your test

If you are using a paper-based SSAT or an SSAT at a Parametric test center, find out where your test site is and how you can get there, and plan to get there at least 30 minutes early. In case of traffic, take extra time and avoid rushing, which will cause unnecessary stress. If you use SSAT at home, make sure you set up your room and your computer instead.

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During the Test!

Relax!

Your perspective and attitude will be reflected in the test result. Be confident and calm during your exam. If you feel nervous or anxious, take a few deep breaths to catch yourself. Remember: SSAT is only part of your overall program.

Read the questions carefully

It may seem obvious, but it is easy for students to lose basic information when they are asked questions quickly. Slow down your speed when reading the questions and start seeing the question as being as important (more important) than the answer choices.

Below are the words and numbers that indicate the values, relationships, and calculations you need to answer the question. Words like “no” can be easily forgotten, and what you are about to find in this question will change completely!

Work backward

Take good advantage of the fact that the SSAT gives you more information than a question: it also gives you answer options, one of which you know must be the correct answer!

For questions with an unknown value, you can substitute the answer options for an unknown value to see which one is correct. Always start by choosing the middle answer to minimize the number of answers you need to replace.

Set a pace

Do not spend too much time on a question, and do not move through carelessly. If you get stuck in a question, skip it and come back later if you have time. Read each question carefully and answer it carefully. Do not guess unless you can delete at least 2 answers.

Pick values

Sometimes it can be very challenging to summarize the math questions you see in a few sections. The question may ask how an unknown quantity will change if it undergoes a couple of percent changes, or to solve for one variable in terms of others. In cases like this, using actual numbers to determine the answer can be helpful, not trying to solve algebraically.

Double-Check

If there is enough time left, it is a good idea to go back and look at some questions that you might not have been clear on.

After the Test!

Relax!

You have finished your exam and there is nothing left to do! Anxiety at this stage will do more harm than good. So entertain yourself with things you enjoy like watching TV, going out with friends, or cooking.

Assess 

One thing we tell you to do is go back and evaluate your mistakes (calmly). What kind of questions did you get wrong? Did you have enough time in the end? How can you make progress (i.e., do not make the same mistakes next time)?

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