Frequently Asked Questions & Answers:

1.Can eXaminator help me practice for an exam?

Yes -- As in any training, practice like you play.  Make eXaminator part of your test preparation and practice tests.  During practice tests, set eXaminator to “1/4” alerts to give you the most reminders and help you establish a pacing rhythm.  Use eXaminator to learn to think deeply about each question and find the key to it before moving on.  Remember, eXaminator works best by stopping you from rushing even more than ensuring you will finish.

2.  What if the test questions are of all different lengths, will I get off pace?

Questions on standardized tests such as the SAT are constructed to all take approximately the same amount of time.   Long questions that could create pacing problems generally do not occur at the end of the test.  Though eXaminator provides the approximate question number you should have reached at a given time, students who are consistently at or ahead of this pace have no problem finishing standardized tests on time.

3. Why does eXaminator still contain the test time length & number of questions from the last test I input?

Students repeatedly practice test sections of approximately the same length to prepare for standardized tests. This means the last test length & number of questions you put into eXaminator is likely very close to the parameters for the next test.  Slight adjustments are easier and faster than starting from zero.

4. My test has reading sections or other long sections with questions at the end.  Does that affect pace?

Overall you do not need to worry about this because long reading sections tend to affect the paced question number by less than three questions.  However, if you remain concerned, check your pace after you answer the last question in a long section.  This will maximize your pacing accuracy.

5. How does eXaminator help with essay tests, such as the new SAT?

Tests like the new SAT essays or law school essays are particularly well suited to the eXaminator function that allows you to check the time remaining for the question on which you are currently working.  This is done by pressing “LIGHT” during the test as described in the instructions.  Using the “Light” function, students find they can take their time planning out their essays with confidence that they will get to and finish all questions.  

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