Test-Taking Tips
Studying helps one be_____, which reduces anxiety and increases confidence.
What is prepared?
You should approach an exam with this feeling.
What is confidence?
This allows you to add important information to your outline without having to write down everything your professor is saying.
What is read and outline the chapter before class?
This is the best time for one to review notes.
What is immediately after class?
You can utilize this resource if you are struggling with content or homework questions.
What is tutoring?
What is come back to it later?
This relaxation technique involves focusing on your breathing to calm your nerves before or during a test.
What is deep breathing?
What is the method of creating your own sample questions and answering them for practice?
What is a practice test?
This technique involves reviewing your notes and creating ____ to improve memory and recall of the information. ROYGBIV is an example.
What are mnemonic devices?
Continuing to study over time is more efficient for _____ memory.
What is long-term memory?
You do this when you receive the exam, flip it over, and quickly write down any information you are likely to forget.
What is memory dump?
This is one suggested way to alleviate stress during an exam to reduce fidgeting.
What is chewing gum?
This is a notecard that has writing a word on one side and a definition on the other side.
What is a flashcard?
This is a good strategy to help learn the notes after taking them in class.
What is re-writing them?
A student should see the Holland Center when they need help with time management, study skills, or test taking tips.
What is academic coaching?
Using a process of elimination to narrow down answer choices can increase your changes of selecting the correct one. This is known as.
What is educated guessing?
When it comes to preparation, this is better than memorizing.
What is understanding?
This method of study is typically regarded as the worst study method.
What is cramming?
This approach involves writing down main ideas and supporting details in a structured outline format.
What is the outline method?
The Holland Center can help with many academic issues. The center is the one stop shop for students. They are located in this building and room.
What is Library 232?
You should do this while reading the question for word problems to help find what is being asked.
What is highlighting the important details?
This approach encourages students to reframe their thoughts about testing by focusing on positive self-talk and affirmations rather than self-doubt.
What is positive self-talk?
This is the best time to begin preparing for a test.
What is when you receive the material?
This method of note taking is where you have a note-taking area, cue column, and a summary area.
What is Cornell Note-Taking Method?
A student should do this the night before taking an exam.
What is getting enough sleep?