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ADHD Study Tips: Essay, Math and Multiple-Choice Test-Taking ...

ADHD Study Tips: Essay, Math and Multiple-Choice Test-Taking ...

Posted: 26 May 2009 09:51 AM PDT

Study tips for students with attention deficit disorder (ADHD)

I remember a quiz I took in high school. I had studied hard, but as I read the first question, my brain shut down. I couldn't remember any answers or solve any problems. Fear paralyzed me.

Does your ADHD student ever have brain-lock? If so, there are ways to keep the brain working in the exam room despite the sometimes-paralyzing symptoms of attention deficit disorder.

Before taking a test, follow these general tips to maximize your success:

Ask the teacher for extra time

To relax your mind, visualize yourself sitting down, answering the questions, and getting a good grade

Figure out the average time you'll have to answer each question (if there are 10 questions and the test is 30 minutes long, you have at least three minutes for each question)