Test will not tell us anything very much unless taken in the optimum conditions. Therefore, you must ensure that the conditions in which you take tests allow you to do your best. The tests may be online or you may be asked to sit a paper-and-pen version.
Here is a checklist covering testing situations in general:
- You must not be distracted. Ensure that you will not be interrupted by other people or sounds that might intrude.
- You must be comfortable. If you are too hot or cold or other things put you off, such as poor lighting, then let someone know. If you want to take time out to go to the lavatory, then it is sensible to say so.
- Be prepared. Before attending the test session make sure that you have covered any options such as pre-reading, that there are no exercises that it is impossible for you to do, that you have asked what you should bring, how long the process will take and what it will consist of.
- Read the instructions. Do this thoroughly, taking as much time as you require. Do not be intimidatedif other people being tested at the same time as yourself seem to have finished – the important thing in your case is that you should be clear as to exactly what is expected of you.
- Work through the examples. Do this thoroughly as well. If there is something you do not understand, make sure you do understand it before you start the test itself. You can take as much time as you want before starting a test.
A properly trained test invigilator will be on the alert to assist you with any difficulty.
A properly trained test invigilator will be on the alert to assist you with any difficulty.If something has occurred to you during the test you should mention it,because it might be of sufficient importance to be taken into account when the test is interpreted.
