Skip to main content
Huntington Beach
Union High School District
Main Menu Toggle
About Us
Superintendent
Mission
School Calendar
District Calendar
Feeder Districts
Important Policies
Contact Us
FAQ
About Us
Board
About the Board
Board Members
Board Calendar
Board Meeting Recordings
Board Minutes and Agendas
Board Policies and Regulations
Board of Trustee Area Information
Board
Departments
Office of Superintendent
Business Services
Educational Services
Human Resources
Public Information Office
WOCCSE
Departments
Schools
Our Schools
School Accountability Report Cards (SARCS)
School Locator
Special Programs
Schools
Students & Families
Staff
Staff Portal
AESOP
MyHBUHSD
Staff Email
Technology Discounts For Staff
Staff Professional Development
Staff
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Search
Personnel Commission
»
Test Taking Tips
Test Taking Tips
Get a good night’s sleep before the test and eat before arriving for the test. Feeling rested and eating a balanced diet will g a long way in relieving pre-test jitters.
Allow plenty of time to travel to the testing location. If you are not sure of the location try to drive there the day before to familiarize yourself with the area. Plan to traffic, accidents, etc. Once the test begins, the doors will be closed and you will not be allowed to enter.
It is important for you to arrive on time. No make-up sessions will be offered.
Multiple choice test items are designed to have only one answer. If more than one answer seems correct, choose the choice that you believe is the best.
Read all directions carefully.
Read each question completely before answering it.
Questions left blank will be marked as incorrect. It is in your best interest to answer all of the questions. It is better to guess than to leave a question blank. Your score will be based on the number of correct answers.
There is a set time limit for most tests. You do not need to complete the questions in order. Before beginning the test, look it over and see what order would be best for you to work in. Would it be better to begin with the section you find the most difficult or to begin with the easiest? For some people, answering the easy questions first is a time saver and a confidence builder.
Check your scantron answer sheet occasionally to make sure the answer you are on corresponds to the question you are on. We ask that you do not write on the test booklets, and no responses marked on the test booklets will be scored.
Occasionally check the clock. Typically, all questions are scored the same regardless of difficulty; do not spend too much time on any one question.
If you get stuck on a question, don’t get worried and frustrated. Re-read the question to make sure you understand it, and answer it to the best of your ability.
Plan your time so that you may complete the test within the time allowed. You will be told how long you have to complete the test before you begin, and will also be instructed when to start and stop.
Interpret words according to their generally accepted meaning.
Remember that the process of elimination can help you choose the correct answer on a multiple-choice test. Start by ruling out answers that cannot be correct or are obviously wrong. Then spend your time focusing on the possible correct choices and choose from those.
When you are finished and have extra time, don’t stop and turn in your test. Go back and make sure you have answered every question and review your answers to make sure you didn’t make any careless mistakes, such as putting the right answer in the wrong place.
Stay relaxed and confident!
Home
Meeting Minutes and Agendas
Personnel Commission Calendar
Merit System
Applying for a Job
Test Taking Tips
Preparing for an Interview
Human Resources - Home
Calendar
Parent Portal
Homework
Directions