Lesson 1: Overview & Self-Evaluation

 A test! What test? I didn’t know there was a test today!

 I thought those 10 minutes of studying at break would have been enough!

 I looked over the material, last night…for 5 minutes.

I was gonna study, honest!

 Apply biblical principles preparing for tests

 Create needed & helpful study habits  Learn effective test-preparation

techniques  Prepare physically & mentally for tests  Assume personal responsibility for

learning

 Use study habits presented to you in this class

 Use test-prep strategies that work best for you

 Time management

 Be true to yourself & keep a positive attitude towards “learning” & gain  Better test scores  Confidence  Better grades

 Test-taking anxiety  Test-taking fears  Low test scores

 Uneasiness about taking tests  Uncertainty about tests  Nervousness  Anxiousness  Tenseness  Poor attitude & forgetfulness  Worry

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.

Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

 Pray for the Lord’s guidance  Understand how to prepare for tests  Practice test-taking skills  Work your “memory”  Manage your time well

Ants---they aren’t strong, But they store up food for the winter.

You may not be strong, But you can succeed if you prepare.