Strategies & Skills for Standardized Test Success

Standardized tests can be intimidating—but they don’t have to be! In this 6-week course, learners will build the confidence and skills they need to succeed on standardized tests. From question analysis to time management, students will walk away with proven strategies to help them approach tests with clarity and calm.

Each week focuses on different test sections (like reading, math, and writing) and includes engaging practice, discussion, and guided problem-solving. We’ll also tackle test anxiety and mindset, helping learners become confident and prepared test-takers.

Perfect for homeschoolers prepping for yearly assessments, private school entrance exams, or anyone looking to sharpen their academic testing skills.

💡 What Students Will Learn
Test-taking strategies for multiple-choice, short answer, and reading comprehension

Tips for managing time, pacing, and focus during a test

Techniques to reduce test anxiety and increase confidence

Core skills in math, reading, and language mechanics

How to read and follow test directions carefully

When and how to guess intelligently


📅 Weekly Topics & Dates (Starts May 6, 2025)
Week 1 – May 6, 2025: Intro to Standardized Tests & Test-Taking Basics

Understanding test formats and instructions

What to expect on test day

How to read carefully and pace yourself

Introduction to growth mindset and confidence-building

Week 2 – May 13, 2025: Reading Comprehension Strategies

How to approach long and short reading passages

Highlighting key information

Identifying main ideas, inferences, and author’s purpose

Practice: reading samples with questions

Week 3 – May 20, 2025: Math Concepts & Problem Solving

Reviewing common math topics (fractions, word problems, operations)

Eliminating wrong answers & checking work

Solving problems step-by-step under time pressure

Practice: timed math mini-tests

Week 4 – May 27, 2025: Language & Grammar Practice

Editing and sentence structure

Capitalization, punctuation, and common grammar errors

Practice: identifying errors and improving sentences

Week 5 – June 3, 2025: Test-Taking Strategy Deep Dive

Elimination, skipping, and guessing strategies

Time management practice

Practice test questions across subjects

Test-prep games & review challenges

Week 6 – June 10, 2025: Confidence, Calm, and Test Simulation

Test anxiety tools: breathing, affirmations, routines

Take a short mock test (reading/math combo)

Reflect on strengths and build a personal "Test Success Plan"