https://andreicap.github.io/deutsch_prep/test-day/Recent content in Prüfungstag (Test Day) on Deutsch Prep — SDS ExamHugodehttps://andreicap.github.io/deutsch_prep/test-day/test-day-tips/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://andreicap.github.io/deutsch_prep/test-day/test-day-tips/<blockquote> <p>Everything you need to know and do on the day of the SDS exam.</p> </blockquote> <hr> <h2 id="before-the-test">Before the Test</h2> <h3 id="the-night-before">The Night Before</h3> <ul> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Confirm test date, time, and location</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Prepare your ID (Ausweis / Pass) — you NEED this</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Charge your phone (in case you need it for directions)</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Set 2 alarms</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Get 7–8 hours of sleep</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Don&rsquo;t cram — light review only (skim email phrases, connectors)</li> </ul> <h3 id="morning-of">Morning of</h3> <ul> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Eat a good breakfast</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Arrive 15–20 minutes early</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Bring: ID, test confirmation (if you received one), pen (just in case), water</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Turn off your phone before the test (or put it on silent)</li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="during-the-test--general">During the Test — General</h2> <h3 id="adaptive-scoring-awareness">Adaptive Scoring Awareness</h3> <p>The SDS is <strong>adaptive</strong>: it gets harder when you answer correctly and easier when you answer wrong.</p>https://andreicap.github.io/deutsch_prep/test-day/mock-test-checklist/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://andreicap.github.io/deutsch_prep/test-day/mock-test-checklist/<blockquote> <p>Use this to run a full practice test under realistic conditions. Do 2–3 mock tests in Week 6.</p> </blockquote> <hr> <h2 id="setup">Setup</h2> <ul> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Set aside 90–120 minutes (uninterrupted)</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Use a tablet or computer (not paper)</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> No dictionary, no notes during the test</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Set a timer for each section</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Have a recording device ready for speaking</li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="mock-test-structure">Mock Test Structure</h2> <h3 id="section-1-reading-30-minutes">Section 1: Reading (30 minutes)</h3> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Task</th> <th>Time</th> <th>Source</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Word ↔ picture matching (5 items)</td> <td>3 min</td> <td>Create from vocab packs or skip if above A1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Job ad true/false (6 items)</td> <td>7 min</td> <td><code>03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md</code> Ex.1 or find a real ad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Short notice MC (3 items)</td> <td>5 min</td> <td><code>03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md</code> Ex.2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Title-text matching (4 items)</td> <td>8 min</td> <td><code>03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md</code> Ex.3 or create from news</td> </tr> <tr> <td>B2 multiple choice (3 items)</td> <td>7 min</td> <td><code>03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md</code> Ex.4 or find an article</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Reading score</strong>: ___ / 21</p>