Tests
What can tests help us in?
They are valuable since they tell us what you know and what we need to work on.
What questions can help us to prepare for tests?
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-What materials will be covered?
-How many questions will there be?
-How much time will you have to take it?
-What kinds of questions will be on it?
-How much can the test impact your final grade?
How to deal with multiple choice questions?
- be aware of how many choices you have.
- read and analyze each one carefully
-look for choices to eliminate. (use process of elimination)
What are some ways you can challenge yourself and prepare
- take practice tests
- join a study group
- prepare thoroughly
What to do before starting the test?
- take a deep breath
-tell yourself "to do the best'
-answer the easy questions first
-be prepared for possible technical difficulties.
Ways to tackle to different test questions:
-concentrate on what is solely being asked
-write out-line notes (if needed)
- brief and to the point!
-move from major points to minor ones
-answer every part of the question
How do you work with short response questions?
- these require specific innformation
-be brief!
After finding your score and checking the test, what details should you consider?
- examine mistakes
- check for errors that can teach you how to do better in the future
- what can I do to develop new skills to succeed?
What to do when you have extra-time after a test?
- re-read all your written answers. Look for: spelling mistakes, grammar, and use synonym (do not repeat the same words).
- add any additional information.
What type of questions can be seen in a test?
-Essay
-Short-answer and fill-in
-Multiple-choice
-True/False and Matching
Name ways on how to solve true/false questiones?
- answer the ones you sure of first
- use context clues from each choice to determine the absolute answer
- if part of a statement is false, then the whole answer if false
What tools can be used for the day of the test?
-- bring notes (if permitted)
-listen to what your instructor says before the test is handed out
-avoid comparing study preparations with fellow students the day before the test