Tests

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Chapter 6

• Tests--
• opportunities
• to demonstrate
• your mastery

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Disarm tests

• Grades (A to F) give power to tests

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Disarm tests
Misconceptions
Grades are not a measure of self-worth

• Grades (A to F) give power to tests

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Disarm tests
Misconceptions
Grades are not a measure of self-worth
Misconceptions
Grades are not a measure of intelligence

• Grades (A to F) give power to tests

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What to do before the test
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What to do before the test

• Step 1
• Manage review time

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What to do before the test

• Step 1
• Manage review time
• Daily reviews

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What to do before the test

• Step 1
• Manage review time
• Daily reviews
• Weekly reviews

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What to do before the test

• Step 1
• Manage review time
• Daily reviews
• Weekly reviews
• Major reviews

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What to do before the test

• Step 2
• Create review tools

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What to do before the test

• Step 2
• Create review tools
• Study checklists

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What to do before the test

• Step 2
• Create review tools
• Study checklists
• Mind map summary sheets

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What to do before the test

• Step 2
• Create review tools
• Study checklists
• Mind map summary sheets
• Flash cards

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What to do before the test

• Step 3
• Plan a strategy

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What to do before the test

• Step 3
• Plan a strategy
• Do a dry run

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What to do before the test

• Step 3
• Plan a strategy
• Do a dry run
• Ask instructor what to expect

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What to do before the test

• Step 3
• Plan a strategy
• Do a dry run
• Ask instructor what to expect
• Get copies of old exams

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What to do before the test

• Step 4
• As you begin

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What to do before the test

• Step 4
• As you begin
• Arrive early

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What to do before the test

• Step 4
• As you begin
• Arrive early
• Do a relaxation exercise

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What to do before the test

• Step 4
• As you begin
• Arrive early
• Do a relaxation exercise
• Pay attention to verbal directions

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What to do before the test

• Step 4
• As you begin
• Scan the whole test

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What to do before the test

• Step 4
• As you begin
• Scan the whole test
• Evaluate the importance of each section

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What to do before the test

• Step 4
• As you begin
• Scan the whole test
• Evaluate the importance of each section
• Read the directions slowly

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What to do before the test

• Step 4
• As you begin
• Scan the whole test
• Evaluate the importance of each section
• Read the directions slowly
• Jot down memory aids

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What to do during the test

• Relax
• Answer easiest questions first
• Use memory techniques
• Pace yourself

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Multiple choice questions

• Are more than one answer correct
• Answer questions in your head first
• Mark questions you cant answer and come back to
  them
• Read all answers to each question before
  selecting one

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True/false questions

• Answer quickly
• Read carefully
• Look for qualifiers

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True/false questions

• Answer quickly
• Read carefully
• Look for qualifiers
• all
• most
• sometimes
• never
• rarely

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Machine-graded tests

• The answer you mark must correspond to the
  question
• Do not make stray marks on the answer sheet

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Open-book tests

• Write down formulas
• Place post-it notes or paper clips on important
  pages
• Number your class notes and write a short table
  of contents

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Short answer/fill-in-the-blank tests

• Usually asking for definitions or short
  descriptions
• Concentrate on key words and facts
• Be brief

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Short answer/fill-in-the-blank tests

• Usually asking for definitions or short
  descriptions
• Concentrate on key words and facts
• Be brief

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Essay questions

• Find out what the question is asking
• Know standard essay question words
• Make a quick outline

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Essay questions

• Get to the point quick-- forget introductions
• Include part of the question in your answer
• Expand your answer with supporting ideas and
  facts

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Essay style
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Essay style

• Write legibly

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Essay style

• Write legibly

Be brief
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Essay style

• Write legibly

Be brief
Use a pen
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Essay style

• Write legibly

Be brief
Use one side of paper only
Use a pen
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Words to watch for in essay questions
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Words to watch for in essay questions
analyze
illustrate
describe
outline
prove
enumerate
explain
trace
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Words to watch for in essay questions
analyze
define
illustrate
describe
interpret
discuss
outline
prove
enumerate
relate
evaluate
state
explain
trace
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Ways to predict test questions

• Have a separate section in your notebook labeled
  Test Questions

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Ways to predict test questions

• Have a separate section in your notebook labeled
  Test Questions

Test Questions
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Ways to predict test questions

• Have a separate section in your notebook labeled
  Test Questions
• Ask your instructor to describe the test

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Ways to predict test questions

• Have a separate section in your notebook labeled
  Test Questions
• Ask your instructor to describe the test

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Ways to predict test questions

• Watch for clues from instructor during class

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Ways to predict test questions

• Watch for clues from instructor during class
• Readings covered extensively in class

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Ways to predict test questions

• Watch for clues from instructor during class
• Readings covered extensively in class
• Put yourself in your instructor's head

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Ways to predict test questions

• Save all quizzes, papers, lab sheets, and graded
  material
• Practice working problem using different
  variables
• Brainstorm test questions with other students

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Ways to predict test questions

• Lookout for

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Ways to predict test questions

• Lookout for

This material will be on the test!
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Finally, let go of test anxiety
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Let go of test anxiety
Deal with your THOUGHTS
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Let go of test anxiety

• Deal with your FEELINGS
• Deal with your THOUGHTS

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Dealing with thoughts

• Yell Stop!

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Dealing with thoughts

• Yell Stop!

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Dealing with thoughts

• Yell Stop!
• Daydream

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Dealing with thoughts

• Yell Stop!
• Daydream
• Visualize success

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Dealing with thoughts

• Yell Stop!
• Daydream
• Visualize success
• Focus

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Dealing with thoughts

• Yell Stop!
• Daydream
• Visualize success
• Focus
• Praise yourself

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Dealing with thoughts

• Yell Stop!
• Daydream
• Visualize success
• Focus
• Praise yourself
• Consider the worst

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Dealing with feelings
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Dealing with feelings
Breathe
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Dealing with feelings
Breathe
Scan Your Body
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Dealing with feelings
Breathe
Scan Your Body
Tense and Relax
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Dealing with feelings
Breathe
Scan Your Body
Tense and Relax
Use Guided Imagery
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Dealing with feelings
Breathe
Scan Your Body
Tense and Relax
Use Guided Imagery
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Dealing with feelings
Describe It
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Dealing with feelings
Describe It
Be with It
Exercise Aerobically
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Dealing with feelings
Describe It
Be with It
Exercise Aerobically
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Dealing with feelings
Describe It
Be with It
Exercise Aerobically
Get Help
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Dealing with feelings
Describe It
Be with It
Exercise Aerobically
Get Help
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Remember . . .

• Tests are only
• opportunities
• to demonstrate
• your mastery!