Teachers choose to take the Teaching Knowledge Test for various reasons, but they definitely have one thing in common — the desire to score high at the exam and not lose all their nerve cells during preparation.

There are many resources with educational materials and courses preparing for TKT, but for high-quality training it is important not only to learn everything necessary, but also to prepare mentally.

So, if you are one of those who decide to complete any of the TKT modules, this letter is for you! We have prepared tips that will help you pass the exam calmly and successfully.

At the exam, when you receive the exam paper, quickly look through the entire test. So you will have an idea of its content, which will help you navigate quickly when completing the tasks.

Usually, all TKT tasks look structured and clear, and include the following types:

Start answering the questions from the first one and move forward. By doing the tests in random order, you run the risk of missing some of the questions.

This might affect your score and make you feel extra anxious when filling out the answer sheet.

However, if you do not know the answer to the question, move on, do not waste time. Then, return to it at the end of the exam.

Be sure to read the task instructions. Moreover, do it carefully and meticulously!

Always use a certain strategy when doing tests. For example, in the matching and sequencing tasks, mark the correct answers immediately.

This will help you not to get stuck on all the options and not to read them again. And, therefore, to save your time.

A little trick from our trainers: don't choose an answer with words and phrases that are in the task.

There is only one correct answer to the question, and it is surely in the test. So do not leave any comments or notes for the examiner.

The answer sheet can scare, confuse and make an inexperienced person worry twice as much. Therefore, be sure to practice transferring the answers there while preparing for TKT.

Analyse how much time you spend on it, how you can save it, and how it is more convenient for you to do it.

Leave yourself some time to check everything finally. How much time you need is up to you, but we recommend to spend at least 5 minutes.

Do practice tests in an exam atmosphere while you prepare. That is, limit yourself in time, print the answer sheet and take the test, transferring the answers there. This way you will assess your speed and prepare yourself for the real exam.

After mock testing, analyse your mistakes. See if the things you have done are due to carelessness, or maybe you really don't know something.

These are general recommendations for anyone preparing to take any exam. Be sure to rest the day before and do not prepare on the last day. Do not take any sedatives immediately before the exam. There is a risk of losing concentration, being inattentive and sleepy.