How to Take a Scantron Test

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Study for the test.

   Since a Scantron test will be multiple-choice, read Take Multiple Choice Tests for advice on how to study for multiple-choice questions.
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   Step 2: If you're asked to buy your own Scantron sheets

   You can buy them at your school's bookstore (if there's one), or online somewhere such as Amazon. , At the very least, you'll need #2 pencils, and if you're asked to buy your own ones, your Scantron sheets.
   
   You'll also want to bring a pencil sharpener in case your pencil(s) break. , The sheet will have an area where you can put in this information. , If you need to change an answer, erase the bubble completely and bubble in another answer. , This will let you make sure your answers are correct, and change any answers if you think you answered incorrectly.
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   Step 3: buy them a few days before the test.

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   Step 4: The night before the test

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   Step 5: prepare your materials.

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   Step 6: Before the test starts

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   Step 7: write down the information that your teacher requires you to put down such as your name

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   Step 8: the date

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   Step 9: and/or the class number on the sheet.

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    Step 10: Answer the questions on the test by bubbling in the corresponding letter on the sheet entirely.

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    Step 11: When you're done with the test

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    Step 12: look over your answers if there's still time before handing it in.

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