Preparing For A Test
Creating Review Tools
Creating More Review Tools
Using Test Strategies
Commonly Used Essay Terms
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When you show up to class prepared and ready to learn
What is attending every class.
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When taking notes in class, leave plenty of room so you can fill in details fromthe text later. Review your notes immediately after class, and on a daily and weekly basis, as well as before the test.
What is good note taking
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Keeping a file of information related to the course increases your knowledge of the subject and provides resources when it comes time to write papers or answer essay questions. These materials can be found in the Internet, in newspapers, magazines, other textbooks, etc.
What is collecting related material.
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1. Answer the easy questions first, then the harder ones. Don’t get nervous if some questions look unfamiliar. Skip them and return to them later. 2. Pay attention to qualifiers (“usually,” “none,” “always,” “never”) and key words (“except,” “all but the following,” “the best,” “the least,” etc.) 3. Try to anticipate the correct answer before looking at the options.
What is using multiple choice test strategies.
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examine critically to show essential features
What is analyze
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Studying a week before the test
What is start early
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Many students have difficulty listening to a lecture and taking notes at the same time. The solution is to listen attentively in class while tape recording the lecture. Later, you can listen to the tape as often as you like and record notes from the tape in your notebook. (Some instructors prefer that you ask permission to tape record a class lecture.)
What is record your notes
200
A study checklist is a list of what you must study for the exam. It helps you to organize your study time and ensures that you cover all necessary topics.
What is making a study checklist.
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1. Watch for absolutes such as “always,” “never,” or “all” and "none." If they are present, chances are the statement is false. 2. If a statement is more detailed or specific than most, chances are it is true. 3. Never leave a blank – you have a 50% chance of getting it right! 4. Unusual sounding statements are likely to be false.
What is true-false test strategies.
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point out strong and weak points (evaluate)
What is criticize.
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Making a schedule before hand and allotting your time accordingly
What is making a plan
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A mind map creates a flow chart or diagram of your notes. Unlike the traditional outline method which lists items in a sequence, a mind map places the main topic in the center of the page with sub-topics and supporting details branching off from it, as shown in the following example
What is create a mind map
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Also called “flashcards,” these are excellent review tools for many reasons. They help you focus on specific details, aid in memorization, allow for easy review without requiring that you take out books and notes, and they’re small and easy to carry. A main topic, word, or question is written on one side while the definition, facts, or answer to the question are written on the back (see example).
What is making flashcards.
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Read all the items in both columns first before selecting answers. 2. Instead of looking at the one word column first and trying to select a match, read the column with the definitions or explanations and match those to the one-word column. 3. Mark easy choices first and eliminate them as you move to the more difficult.
What is matching column strategies.
300
Show differences and similarities between two or more things
What is compare
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Outline the chapter in your notebook as you read it. Identify the main points, definitions of terms, and other important information, then consolidate it in your notes. This practice uses both your visual (eyes) and kinesthetic (hands on) learning channels. It aids recall because you are storing the information in different parts of your brain.
What is making chapter outline.
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If you don’t know the complete answer but remember something, write it down. You may get partial credit if you are partly correct. Leaving a blank will get you nothing. 2. Give general answers if you do not know specifics. Example: Correct answer = 1904; Approximate and possibly correct answer = 1900’s 3. Use proper grammar in completing the sentence. Pay attention to plural responses (ex. causes, changes, examples, types of, etc.) 4. Consider the number and length of the lines or blank spaces to be filled in as possible clues to the length of your answer. If the instructor leaves half a page for your answer, be sure you fill it and not with extra-large writing.
What is short-answer and fill-in-the blank strategies.
400
Give a clear, detailed, and precise meaning (who or what, never, when or where)
What is define
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1. Briefly look over the entire test to budget your time for essay answers. They may take longer than other types of questions. 2. Read the essay question carefully. Watch for key words such as “discuss,” “compare,” “define,” etc. A list of these commonly used words follows. 3. Determine the amount of time you’ll have for each question, and give more time to higher scoring questions. 4. Do a “Memory Dump.” Jot down on scratch paper any ideas, facts, figures, etc. which could be used in answering the questions. 5. Make a brief outline of the major points. In some cases, even if you can’t finish the essay, you can get partial credit for the outline. 6. Use proper grammar, punctuation and sentence skills. Always write complete sentences and begin your essay with the wording of the question. Example: “The five major causes of the American Revolution were….” 7. Proofread your essay and make corrections as needed
What is essay question strategies
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list physical characteristics but often means discuss, explain, identifyor give an account of
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