Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Preparing for your test (developing test-wiseness) -- Understanding your opponent (the test) -- Standardized tests -- Test-wiseness -- Test blueprints -- Developing your T.E.A.M.S. -- Your will -- Your resources -- Your time -- Practicing your skills -- Learning to perform -- From tactics to strategy -- Performance enhancers -- pt. 2. Taking your test (applying test-taking skills) -- Executing your game plan (test day) -- Managing the time clock -- Maximizing your points -- Minimizing test anxiety -- Executive summary of book -- Standardized test websites -- Essay questions: a game plan.

"The book focuses on the test-taking strategies students must master in order to excel on exams. This valuable guide is a great tool for students preparing to take their national boards as well as practitioners studying for a recertification exam. It focuses on three key variables: the test, you, and various study resources, methods, and technqiues. This detailed guide describes and explains how to work most effectively and efficiently in a timed environment while reducing the impact of test anxiety in addition to providing techniques that will help you prepare for the exam and select the best answers."-- Provided by publisher.