Quarter 4- Journal 2: Test Taking

Often it is said that test taking is a skill. Others would argue that the ability at which one performs on a test is a direct output of their input time of studying. I would have to say that test taking is a skill. There are just people who are great test takers, and can get an A with studying for 20-30 minutes. Others, like myself, are mediocre test takers, and have to study for the grade that they want. Finally there are people who are bad test takers, and no matter how much they study, they'll probably get a C or a D. However, I think there are options to improve one's test taking skills. Options such as Sylvan promise kids grade-changing results. Therefore, I believe that kids should take advantage of these options if need be. Although it'd be nice to be able to get As by not studying too much, I'm happy when I get an A because I know that I've put in enough time to make myself proud, and did what is expected of myself, by myself. I wish it were more fair for kids who aren't great test takers, but there's not much I can do. However, I do encourage getting help with test-taking as a skill, rather than just having an extensive knowledge of the topic, however, both contribute to receiving good test scores.