How to Survive the CST or any other BIG tests.

HEY PEOPLE! Tomorrow is my State Standards CST/STAR testing. Ever wonder how to go through it, without overwhelming yourself? We all start out with the basics. Of course you need good sleep, healthy food, and a brain. But, there's still more things to do to take the test smoothly. Try these simple tips below.

1. During your test, tap your feet. Not only does it keep you awake, but it also feels like you are occupied. Plus, it may relieve your stress. Besides, you're excercising!
2. If you are taking a final on a scantron (or any other bubbling sheet) and there isn't enough time to fill it all out, just do as much as you can and think fast. In the last 2 minutes, bubble all the rest of the questions the same answer (Ex: 1. A, 2. A, 3. A, 4. A etc.). I suggest the letter B actually. WARNING: If you are taking the CST or any other important tests without time limit, TAKE YOUR TIME. It doesn't matter who finishes first. It matters who gets the answer correct.
3. If you can, try to have some fine instrumental music stuck in your head while taking the test. It helps you be more relaxed, think smoothly, and you won't feel that alone. I prefer Mozart. WARNING: Don't have slow music in your head! It'll only make you drowsy! Stay awake during the test, please. DO NOT have any distraction music. The distraction will most likely fail most of the questions.
4. DO NOT HAVE ANY DISTRACTIONS (if possible) 
5. Face AWAY from your friends during the test. It makes you think clearer.
6. Breathe! No need to panic. It's just a test. You'll eventually get through it. Breathing helps you stay alive.
7. Stay positive during testing. Staying positive will most likely let your brain think that this test isn't ok. It's all psychologic. If you stay negative during testing, it will cause a negative effect and you won't test well.
8. NEVER say "I'm going to FAIL!" or "I'm soo going to ace this." If you say this the failure way, again, you are only convincing your brain that you will, and maybe you'll jinx yourself. If you say this the acing way: Sure. It's positive. But, you're being way too confident. You don't want to have high expectations. Always say "I'm going to face this test," happily.
9. Back straight! (good posture)
10. Think: "I'm almost finished!", "I can do this!", "This isn't so bad." It makes you feel like you have a goal.
11. If you're having a Language Arts/English tests and one of those vocabulary fill-in-the blanks or some other questions that might be similar to that, put your hand over your mouth and say it in that sentence. This will prevent cheating from others who are watching your face (THAT'S JUST CREEPY.) But hey! It's true.
12. HAVE A GOAL AT THE END. You need something to look forward to. But nothing to keep you distracted during the test.

Ok so that's all my tips! I hope you "face" that test. Hopefully my tips work. Please leave comments on how/if these tips help. If it didn't, just say so! (Politely, please.)