| Throughout my life, I have been inspired and challenged | | | | of typos in the book, it gave me a good foundation for |
| to overcome the many fears and weaknesses that I | | | | what to expect on the test. |
| have. One of my weaknesses are the subjects of | | | | I would also recommend that you purchase the Cliffs |
| Science and Math. I was never good at these subjects | | | | Notes books on Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science. |
| in school, and I dreaded taking these classes. However, | | | | It is a great supplemental guide that should help you |
| once I became a teacher, I decided that passing the | | | | when you get stuck on a concept. I would recommend |
| Science 4-8 exam was an important goal of mine. | | | | that you study and prepare at least 2 weeks to |
| After studying for about one month, I passed the test | | | | ensure that you pass. If you are unable to pass the |
| with flying colors! | | | | test, you will not be able to retake it again until 3 |
| So how did I do it? Well, first make sure that you have | | | | months later. |
| a structured study plan. Make it a habit to study at a | | | | Also, I would recommend that you take the test at a |
| certain time consistently. This way, your body will be | | | | center where you can test on a computer. It will save |
| conditioned to feel the urge to learn at a certain time. | | | | you the hassle of being in a crowded room of people, |
| Next, get a good study guide. I checked several guides, | | | | and you will be able to take the test at your |
| but the one that I went with was the XAM Science | | | | convenient time. |
| 4-8 manual. Although there were a surprising number | | | | |