Test Taking:

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Test Taking

• How to make the grade

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Preparing for a Test

• Budget your study time
• Make sure you have sufficient time to study.
• Develop a study schedule and stick to it.
• Make time to review your notes daily (this should
  cut down on study time).

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Preparing for Test

• DO NOT MISS CLASS RIGHT BEFORE A TEST!
• Most likely the instructor will conduct a review
  or answer any last minute questions concerning
  the test.
• Now is the time to ask questions and clarify
  anything that was a problem for you while
  reviewing your notes.

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Preparing for Test

• Enter the test alert and healthy
• Dont try to pull an all nighter, for you
  crammers get at least 3 hours of sleep before a
  test.
• Eat before a test. Having food in your stomach
  will give you energy and help you focus. Avoid
  heavy foods that will make you groggy.

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Preparing for Test

• Be on campus at least 30 minutes before your test
• Set your alarm and set a backup alarm.
• Go to the bathroom before walking into the exam
  room.
• Only walk into the room about 5 minutes prior to
  the beginning of class. Going in too early and
  listening to students conversations about the
  test can cause test anxiety.

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Taking the Test

• Bring proper materials needed to take the test
• Bring at least 2 pencils/pens with good erasers.
• Calculator, if needed. Make sure if it is battery
  powered, you have plenty of power.
• Bring a watch with you to better pace yourself.

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Taking the Test

• When you first receive your test
• Do a quick survey of the entire test so that you
  will know how to budget your time.
• Do the easiest problems/questions first dont
  stay on a problem that you are stuck on,
  especially when time is a factor.
• Do the problems/questions that have the greatest
  point value first.

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Taking the Test

• Attitude
• Try and keep a positive attitude throughout the
  entire test. If you start to feel nervous take a
  few deep breaths and relax.
• Try not to let your eyes wander around the room,
  if you need to look away from the test to gather
  your thoughts, close your eyes.
• Dont rush. Pace yourself. Read the entire
  question looking for keywords.
• Dont worry if others finish before you, focus on
  the test in front of you.

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Taking the Test

• Always, Always, Always.
• Write legibly. If the instructor cant read it,
  he/she will most likely count it wrong.
• Read the entire question.
• If you dont know an answer, skip it, go on with
  the rest of the test. Maybe there will be
  something on another part of the test that can
  help you with the skipped question.

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Taking the Test

• When you are finished
• If you have time, look over the test, making sure
  that you have answered all questions.
• Only change an answer if you misread or
  misinterpreted the question. First instinct is
  usually right.
• Look for careless mistakes and proofread you
  short answer/essay answers.
• Double check to make sure you put your first and
  last name on the test.

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Post Test

• When you get your test back
• Look it over to make sure there are no grading
  mistakes.
• On the ones that you did miss, make sure that you
  understand your mistakes. If you dont. look it
  up or ask the instructor for clarification.
• If the teacher reviews the test in class, be sure
  to make notes on what the instructor wanted for
  an answer on the questions you got wrong.
• If you arent satisfied with your grade, go to
  the instructor and ask if there is anything you
  can do for extra credit or a make-up exam.
• Save the test to use for future study and review.

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Specific Kinds of Tests and Handouts on how to
take them

• Multiple Choice
• Essay Tests
• True-False
• Oral Tests
• Short Answer
• Math Tests

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