Problem: Article: The middle number is the median of the given set of numbers. This number is the median of the given set of numbers.
Summary: Order the set of numbers. If the amount of numbers is odd, count equally sideways to find the number in the middle. If the amount of numbers is even, find the average of the 2 numbers in the middle.

Problem: Article: Once the clock is ticking you might be tempted to race to the answers, but time spent correctly interpreting the questions is critical. This is what will truly save you time when it comes to picking the correct answers. Questions give away a lot of information, so read them closely. Always try to think of the correct answer before you look at the multiple answers provided. Cover the answers while you read the question so that you can think without being distracted. Read all the possible answers. B may be true but remember that it might be in a list of answers in which all are true - making D "all of the above" the correct answer. If you cannot answer a question within the time limit which you calculated, move and on and plan to return to it later. Mark any questions you didn't answer with a clear, bold mark to make sure you see them on your second pass through the test. Remain alert as you work through the paper for hints that might help you to answer the questions that you are unsure of. Set aside some time at the end of the test to return to the answers that you were unsure of. Make sure to skip the question spot on your answer sheet as well, especially if you are using a scantron. You don't want to end up with a bunch of answers wrong because you filled in the bubbles incorrectly. Note or circle the most important words in the question. The specific words used can be incredibly useful tools in finding the right answer. Look for these details in each multiple choice answer. The correct answer must match every part of the question, so pay attention to negatives ("none," "not," "neither"), superlatives ("most," "best"), and qualifiers ("usually," "often," "generally" "may.") Watch out for negatively worded questions, as they can confuse you into picking the wrong answer. Options that use the words "not," "none" or "never" can turn a true statement into a false one. Be wary of questions containing absolutes ("always," "never," "every.") For them to be true there must be no room for alternatives. Watch out for "none of the above", or "all of the above." If you know that more than one of the answers are correct or incorrect, then the correct answer has to be one of these answers. If one of the options seems completely out of place, then it's probably because it doesn't belong there. Cross off any answer that does not match. Correct answers can sometimes be found by looking at the tense of the word, and comparing it to the endings of the various possible answers. If the question indicates that the answer should end in "-ing" but only one of the answer choices does and the rest of the choices end in "-ed" this may be the correct answer. If the question ends with "a" or "an," then the first word of the correct answer will most likely match that given article. Strike out obviously false answers. This means using logic to rule out answers that don't make sense, or don't fully answer the question. Working from two or even three options instead of four will seriously improve your chances. Treat each answer as a true or false question. Cross out any options that are not true. For instance if you know it is definitely not 'D' cross it out. Look for pairs - either two answers that are opposites or two that are identical apart from one word. This is a common tactic of test-setters to separate those who really know the topic from those with a surface understanding of it. In such pairs, one of these may well be the correct answer as the other is worded to distract you from it. There are many urban myths about tricks to pass multiple choice tests, but if you must gamble it is wiser to take advice from studies which have looked at the statistical probability of patterns in multiple choice tests. Try choosing the longest answer. It may be more likely to be the correct one because the instructor may have added qualifiers. Ignore the rule that you should never change your first choice. Use your reasoning skills on a case-by-case basis to decide if you should change an answer.
Summary: Read the questions carefully. Skip difficult questions to return to them later. Hunt for word clues. Avoid extremes. Look out for answers that don't match the grammar of the question. Apply the process of elimination. Consider more risky tactics.

Problem: Article: One way you can pursue and maintain friendships is to commit to your treatment. When you take your medication and make the lifestyle changes as your doctor instructed, you should be able to manage your bipolar depression well. Skipping your medication or ignoring your treatment can cause unstable moods, which can hurt your friendships. Following your doctor's prescribed treatment helps you maintain your quality of life and enables you to have positive relationships with others. Make sure to talk to you doctor first if you are considering going off of your medication(s). Sometimes, large groups can be overwhelming and cause your moods to become unstable. This may especially be true if you are with a bunch of people you don't know. To help with this, interact in small groups. Meet with a few friends at a time, or choose to go to places with smaller amounts of people, like coffee shops or movie theaters. You can find people who share your interests on sites like Meetup.com. When you are meeting people for the first time, or when you are talking to people you've known for a while, you should listen to the other person more than you talk. Bipolar disorder can sometimes make your focus only on yourself, so try to put the focus on the other person. For example, you can ask questions, such as, "Why did you choose to be a teacher" or "How did you get into knitting?" Due to your bipolar disorder, you may find yourself reacting certain ways due to your mood disorder. You may get angry and yell at your friend, you may try to push them away, or you may just stop calling them. You should set boundaries for your friendship so that both of you can be fulfilled by the friendship. For example, you may tell your friend, "If I cancel on you, try to reach out to me during the next week. I will meet you halfway by answering the phone or returning your call within a few days. If I do not return your call, I realize that is my fault and not yours. If I continue to ignore you, I understand that you may not want to be friends with." If you have mood swings, you may tell your friends, "I understand that my mental illness is no reason to take it out on you. If I get angry, upset, or emotional, you should leave. We can try to talk a few days afterwards when my mood has balanced back out." Whether you have just become friends with someone or have been friends with them for a long time, you should refrain from being needy and give them space. Your bipolar depression may make you feel abandoned or like you want to be around your friend all the time to believe they like you. Remember that your friend has a life and other friends. That doesn't mean they don't like you. Give them the space they deserve. Avoid calling too many times or writing e-mails when you feel needy. Things you say or do may be your bipolar and not you. Remind yourself that your friends like you, but that doesn't mean they have to be around you all the time.
Summary:
Commit to treatment. Interact in small groups. Listen to others. Establish boundaries with your friends. Give your friend space.