UPCAT 2020 Reviewer
This reviewer is a property of The UPCAT Review. *Photocopying without the
permission of the authors and unauthorized use of the book is a crime. If caught, infractors
will be charged with violating the Intellectual Property Code and shall pay damages at a
cost higher than the book they want to reproduce. Rewards of up to Php 10,000 shall be
awarded to good samaritans who would report any incident of illegal reproduction of the
tome.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer the questions with speed and accuracy. Make sure to always choose the best
answer for each question.
TIME ALLOTMENT OF TEST PARTS
Strictly follow the time table. Having your own time allotment will render this mock test
ineffective.
NO. OF ITEMS TIME ALLOTMENT
SUBTEST
LANGUAGE 12 6
PROFICIENCY
READING 12 10
COMPREHENSION
MATHEMATICS 12 15
SCIENCE 12 12
,Test Taking Strategies
Before delving into test taking strategies outlined below, we recommend reading and
familiarizing yourself with proven test preparation tips and strategies for improving test
performance, if you haven't already.
Once you have a solid command of the subject matter and material that will be
presented on your test, it's time to put in play some basic test taking strategies that have
proven effective for thousands of students. Remember, you must adapt test-taking
strategies to the specific type of test you're taking.
1. Be prepared
There is no substitute for preparation. If you haven't studied throughout the semester. If
you haven't reviewed prior to test day. If you don't know the test material, all the test
taking strategies in the world won't save you. Preparation is key.
• Spend as many hours as necessary to understand the material that will be covered
on the test well enough to achieve a high score.
• Since teachers often slightly modify information on tests to determine if students
have good understanding of concepts, spend time on honing test-taking skills.
2. Always arrive early and take a moment to relax
• You'll increase your confidence if you take time to relax.
• You'll be able to narrow your focus for the upcoming test.
• Arriving early may allow you time to ask any last minutes questions of instructor or
listen to explanations being provided to other students. Some study resource
suggest that it's better to arrive on time to avoid "brain pickers", student who ask
questions right before a test, but we disagree. We believe there is more to be gained
by arriving a little early.
3. Listen attentively to last minute instructions
given by the instructor
• It is not uncommon for teachers to alter test details at the last minute.
• If you miss test instructions, test taking anxiety will increase.
• If you miss test instructions, don't be scared to ask for instructions to be repeated.
, 4. Do a memory dump
A memory dump can be a particularly useful strategy for improving performance certain
types of tests.
• As soon as you begin the test, write down information that you will likely need to
know for the test and you fear you may forget. (ie., formulas, equations, dates, lists,
etc.)
5. Read the test directions very carefully and
watch for details
• Test questions and directions often contain valuable information. Always read all
directions carefully to ensure you understand what is being asked.
• It is not uncommon to have two correct answers on a multiple choice question. Pay
attention to details.
• Frequently, test instructions will notify students that they only need to complete two
questions, but there will be 5 options.
6. Plan how you will use the allotted time
• Take a moment to estimate how must time you'll have for each section of the test
and each question. Allow enough time for more difficult sections or sections that are
weighted more heavily in the final test grade.
• Pace yourself so you can complete the test in the allotted time frame.
• Complete the questions you know first then come back and tackle the problems
you're not sure about after.
7. Look for cues
• If two answers are similar, they're usually not the correct answer.
• Pay attention to grammatical matching between the question being asked and
answers. If an answer seems right but doesn't match grammatically with the
question, it probably isn't the correct answer.
• Look for cues from other questions.
This reviewer is a property of The UPCAT Review. *Photocopying without the
permission of the authors and unauthorized use of the book is a crime. If caught, infractors
will be charged with violating the Intellectual Property Code and shall pay damages at a
cost higher than the book they want to reproduce. Rewards of up to Php 10,000 shall be
awarded to good samaritans who would report any incident of illegal reproduction of the
tome.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer the questions with speed and accuracy. Make sure to always choose the best
answer for each question.
TIME ALLOTMENT OF TEST PARTS
Strictly follow the time table. Having your own time allotment will render this mock test
ineffective.
NO. OF ITEMS TIME ALLOTMENT
SUBTEST
LANGUAGE 12 6
PROFICIENCY
READING 12 10
COMPREHENSION
MATHEMATICS 12 15
SCIENCE 12 12
,Test Taking Strategies
Before delving into test taking strategies outlined below, we recommend reading and
familiarizing yourself with proven test preparation tips and strategies for improving test
performance, if you haven't already.
Once you have a solid command of the subject matter and material that will be
presented on your test, it's time to put in play some basic test taking strategies that have
proven effective for thousands of students. Remember, you must adapt test-taking
strategies to the specific type of test you're taking.
1. Be prepared
There is no substitute for preparation. If you haven't studied throughout the semester. If
you haven't reviewed prior to test day. If you don't know the test material, all the test
taking strategies in the world won't save you. Preparation is key.
• Spend as many hours as necessary to understand the material that will be covered
on the test well enough to achieve a high score.
• Since teachers often slightly modify information on tests to determine if students
have good understanding of concepts, spend time on honing test-taking skills.
2. Always arrive early and take a moment to relax
• You'll increase your confidence if you take time to relax.
• You'll be able to narrow your focus for the upcoming test.
• Arriving early may allow you time to ask any last minutes questions of instructor or
listen to explanations being provided to other students. Some study resource
suggest that it's better to arrive on time to avoid "brain pickers", student who ask
questions right before a test, but we disagree. We believe there is more to be gained
by arriving a little early.
3. Listen attentively to last minute instructions
given by the instructor
• It is not uncommon for teachers to alter test details at the last minute.
• If you miss test instructions, test taking anxiety will increase.
• If you miss test instructions, don't be scared to ask for instructions to be repeated.
, 4. Do a memory dump
A memory dump can be a particularly useful strategy for improving performance certain
types of tests.
• As soon as you begin the test, write down information that you will likely need to
know for the test and you fear you may forget. (ie., formulas, equations, dates, lists,
etc.)
5. Read the test directions very carefully and
watch for details
• Test questions and directions often contain valuable information. Always read all
directions carefully to ensure you understand what is being asked.
• It is not uncommon to have two correct answers on a multiple choice question. Pay
attention to details.
• Frequently, test instructions will notify students that they only need to complete two
questions, but there will be 5 options.
6. Plan how you will use the allotted time
• Take a moment to estimate how must time you'll have for each section of the test
and each question. Allow enough time for more difficult sections or sections that are
weighted more heavily in the final test grade.
• Pace yourself so you can complete the test in the allotted time frame.
• Complete the questions you know first then come back and tackle the problems
you're not sure about after.
7. Look for cues
• If two answers are similar, they're usually not the correct answer.
• Pay attention to grammatical matching between the question being asked and
answers. If an answer seems right but doesn't match grammatically with the
question, it probably isn't the correct answer.
• Look for cues from other questions.
