Multiple Choice and True False Tests
Matching Tests
Short Answer/Fill in the Blank/Essay Tests
Open Book/Take Home Tests
Quantitative/Math Tests
100
What is a question where you should read all options and eliminate what you know is wrong?
A multiple choice test question.
100
You should do this before selecting your answer on a matching test question.

A. Read both columns
B. Look for words that are similar
C. Read all of the the word bank answers first
D. B & C
A. Read both columns
100
This is a good idea, if you cannot remember specifics when answering a short answer/essay question

A. Skip the question
B. Give general answers
C. Take a guess
B. Give general answers example. The early 1900's vs. 1904
100
True or False, you should spend the same amount of time studying for an open book test as you do an in class test.
True!
100
This is something you should ALWAYS do on a math exam to make sure you receive full or partial credit.

A. Write your name on the test
B. Circle your answer
C. Use a calculator
D. Show all of your work
D. Show all of your work
200
Questions with absolutes such as "never", "always", "all" or "none" or questions that are worded as unusual sounding statements are usually __________________
False
200
Doing this first may help you to more easily match the words:

A. Read the other words in the word bank
B. Reading the column with the definitions/explanations
C. Just start answering them one by one
D. All of the above
B. Reading the column with the definitions/explanation
200
Which of these key words should you look for when thinking about what to write in a short answer/essay question?

A. Discuss
B. Compare
C. Define
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
200
True or False: A take-home or open-book test is usually more difficult than a standard test because more is expected. The instructor usually grades it more strictly, also.
True
200
On a written math test, you should do this to make your answer visible.
Circle your answer
300
When answering a multiple choice question, a clue to the correct response might be...

A. A short response
B. A longer response
C. The letter C
D. All of the above
B. A longer response
300
You should mark these choices first, to eliminate them as options:

A. Words you saw in the reading
B. Words you remember from the lecture
C. Rhyming words
D. Words that you are absolutely sure of the answer
D. Words that you are absolutely sure of the answer
300
This is a good strategy when starting a short answer/essay question:

A. Memory dump on the page
B. Just starting writing and see where it takes you
C. Spend majority of your time outlining
D. A & C
A. Memory dump on the page
300
Which of the following would be a helpful tool to use during an open book test to identify sections of the textbook?

A. Your Cellphone
B. A table of contents
C. Sticky notes or tabs
D. None of the above
C. Sticky notes or tabs
300
If no review sheet is allowed, you should do this when you start your test.

A. Write down as many formulas as you can remember
B. Bring your review sheet anyways
C. Use a calculator
D. A & B
A. Write down as many formulas as you can remember
400
The statement is likely to be true if:

A. It is more detailed and specific than others
B. It is vague
C. If it has a date
D. None of the above
A. It is more detailed and specific than others
400
Make sure you do this after answering a question on a matching test:

A. Scream out, "Got it!"
B. Leave the answer available, because it may be the answer to another question
C. Cross out each answer as you match it
D. A & C
C. Cross out each answer as you match it
400
If you don't know the full answer to a short answer/essay question, what should you do?

A. Put down what you do know
B. Don't answer the question
C. Try for partial credit
D. A & C
D. A & C
400
True or False: It is not necessary to become familiar with the text book prior to an exam because you get to use it during the exam.
FALSE
400
This is the best way to prepare for a math test:
Redo problems from homework and lecture
500
"Usually", "none", and "all of the following except" are qualifiers you should pay attention to when answering this type of question
Multiple Choice
500
On matching tests, you usually choose the answer from this section
Word Bank
500
What is the number one thing you should do before turning in an essay/short answer test?
Proofread
500
Before referencing your text book during a test, you should first do this.

A. Answer the easy questions that you know off the top of your head.
B. Re-read your notes
C. Make an educated guess
D. Ask a classmate that you studied with
A. Answer the easy questions that you know off the top of your head.
500
This is the number one place to visit, on campus, if you need help in math.
The Math Learning Center (MLC)
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