OSSLT Multiple Choice Practice Tests

Posted March 3, 2017

Now Preston students can get immediate feedback on some aspects of the OSSLT test preparation. Try out these multiple choice practice tests online! Test 1 (from OSSLT 2015 test) Test 2 (from OSSLT 2015 test)

How to study for Math Exams

As the semester progresses: Do your homework when it is assigned. If there is no homework, assign some to yourself. Check with the teacher the next day if there are questions you do not understand or cannot answer. Try talking to yourself as you do the questions, prompting yourself for what action comes next. Attend […]

How to study for History Exams

As the semester progresses: Review notes taken daily. Make sure you understand the concepts or techniques. When no homework has been assigned, take the opportunity to review material as much as possible. Make summary notes, charts, and graphs based on the textbook using headings, subheadings and details. Make sure your notebook is complete. Compare your notebook […]

How to study for Geography Exams

As the semester progresses: Review notes taken daily. Make sure you understand the concepts or techniques. When no homework has been assigned, take the opportunity to review material as much as possible. Make sure your table of contents is complete. Compare your table of contents with another student, and complete what is missing. Make sure your […]

How to study for English Exams

As the semester progresses: For each major work you may want to organize your notes according to the following suggested patterns: – Plot: what is the major conflict? How is it developed? What are the minor conflicts? – Literary Devices: what devices of plot has the author used? For what purpose? – Setting and Mood: what […]

How to study for Business Exams

As the semester progresses: Review notes taken daily. Make sure you understand the concepts or techniques. When no homework has been assigned, take the opportunity to review material as much as possible. Make summary notes for each section of work, eg, advertising, social implications of computers, etc. In courses such as Accounting, Data Processing and […]

Types of Tests and Tips for Success

What’s Going to be on the Test?  You know, that’s a really good question, and one you should ask your teachers. You might not get the precise answer you are hoping for, but they should be able to tell you two things: what the overall topics will be and what kind of test structure they […]

How to Study from a Textbook Using S4R

The text book is used by teachers to Preteach: reading a chapter ahead can “prime the pump” for learning to happen the next day Reinforce: review and consolidate information taught that day in class Review: prepare for testing But let’s be honest — textbooks aren’t known for their exciting content!  There must be a way […]

Ace that Test!

There are two phases to tests: the preparation for the test and the writing of the test. Preparing for a Test: Keep up with regular class work and assignments.  Have a complete set of notes before you sit down to study. Record the test in your planner or on your calendar in your smart phone.  Now, go to a date a […]

Do You Know What these Words Mean?

When teachers ask questions, there are cues in the words they choose that will help you answer the question.  See if you know the definitions to these Key Words: Key Words in Questions: Compare                    Tell what is the same and what is different Describe                     Use words […]

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