Writing & Reading
General Test Tips
Cramming
Anxiety
Math
100
Where can you go on campus to get help with your writing?
The Writing Lab in Building 51.
100
What is the first thing you should do when taking an exam?
žFirst, read the directions carefully! Many points have been lost because students didn't follow the directions.
100
What is one strategy to quickly remember words, definitions, dates, etc?
Flashcards or Notecards
100
You should cram before an exam. True of False?
False. Being prepared decreases stress and anxiety.
100
What should you bring with you to a math exam?
Pencils and erasers
200
Before your exam you should think of essay questions and write responses to them to help you practice. True or False?
True.
200
If you do not know the answer to a multiple choice question what should you do?
žIf there is no guessing penalty, always take an educated guess and select an answer.
200
What is the brief restatement of information at end the chapter called?
Chapter summary
200
What should you do to calm your body down during an exam?
Breath deep, count, close eyes, etc.
200
Where can you go on campus for math tutoring?
The Learning Center in Building 52
300
During an exam, how can you figure out the meaning of a word you do not know?
Use context clues.
300
What is putting a definition in your own words called?
Paraphrasing.
300
If you have a practice test and you take it, what should you do if you get some questions wrong?
Find the correct answers
300
What should you do the night before an exam?
Go to bed early/Sleep
300
Can you use your own calculator on an exam?
Maybe! Your instructor will tell you whether or not you can use personal calculators.
400
What should you do if you do not understand a question the first time your read it?
Reread it. You may lose points for not answering the question fully.
400
The P_______ Technique is when you study for 25 minutes and take a break for 5 minutes. Then repeat.
Pomodoro Technique.
400
What are acronyms that help you remember information called? (ex. ROYGBIV)
Mnemonic device
400
What should you eat before an exam?
Healthy food such as fresh fruits. Processed and sugary foods may cause stress and jitteriness.
400
When answering open ended responses what should you do that may lead to earning partial credit?
Show your work.
500
What should you do when you use a quote from someone else in your writing?
Cite the author.
500
What is creating mental images to help you remember information?
Imagery
500
If facts aren’t sticking, and studying isn’t going well, you should try this.
Memorization strategy
500
What is guided imagery?
Imagining yourself in a calm place to decrease your stress.
500
Before you look at the answers you should try to predict or solve the question. True or False?
True
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