Test Anxiety
According to a recent Student Health 101 survey, more than _____ percent of students have experienced test anxiety.
85
Assessments fall into these three categories. (Not to be confused with test formats)
1. Preassessment - measures beliefs, assumptions, knowledge, and skills that you have before class begins or before a specific unit begins (ex. Getting to Know You Quiz, Ch. 01 Journal entry)
2. Formative Assessments - monitors what you are currently learning (ex. reading quizzes, practice tests)
3. Summative Assessments - evaluate how much you've learned at the end of an instruction period (ex. midterm & final exams)
Studying and preparing for exams can be easier when you take care of your _______ and _______ health.
Physical and mental
SMART
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time-based
This is what ROY G BIV stands for.
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Indigo
Violet
The set of phenomenological, physiological, and behavior responses that accompany concern about possible negative consequences or failure on an exam or similar evaluative situation.
Test anxiety
DAILY DOUBLE
These are the three test formats. Give one example of each.
1. Written (multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the blank, essay)
2. Oral Tests (discussion, debate style)
3. Physical Skills Test (ex. military personnel passing fitness tests, nursing students during clinicals, biology/chemistry majors conducting experiments through proper protocols)
This actually helps the cognitive ability and solidifies memory, so it's necessary for being sharp on test days.
Sleep
It's easier/better to _______ college with a ______ GPA and maintain versus starting with a ______ GPA and trying to increase it.
begin; high/good; low/bad
These are Professor Robinson's two favorite "Superhero" groups.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
These are items you can carry to self-soothe if you struggle with test anxiety.
Touchstones
Through testing, your instructors are seeking to confirm that you grasp the _________, _________, or _________ they are teaching.
Concepts; behaviors; skills
This is the foundation of less stress, worry, and anxiety about how well you'll do.
Thorough preparation
SQ4R
Survey
Question
Read
Recite
Write
Review
DAILY DOUBLE
This is the date Early Voting begins in Arkansas.
October 19
This facilitates the feeling of relief you have when you finish a class presentation or exam.
Parasympathetic Nervous System (PSNS)
DAILY DOUBLE
Tips for Test Follow Up scenario: You received an undesirable grade on your exam and noticed that you didn't read the directions carefully. Explain what can you do to change this is in the future.
Read all directions slowly and carefully. Underline or highlight key words so that you affirm your clear understanding.
According to UBC Learning Commons, these are the 5 Studying and Exam Prep Secrets.
1. Set Goals
2. Aim to Understand
3. Do the Hard Stuff First
4. Don't Cram
5. Get Rest, Stay Healthy
This is a student's GPA after receiving the following final grades:
A - 3 credit hours
A - 2 credit hours
B - 3 credit hours
C - 3 credit hours
F - 3 credit hours
GPA = 2.5
35 quality points/14 credit hours = 2.5
Little Rock is located in Pulaski County. Pulaski County is in this congressional district. (Hint: it's a number)
2nd
When you feel your anxiety level rising, you can engage your PSNS by taking these three steps.
Taking slow breaths
Using positive language and calming self-talk
Visualizing a peaceful place
AND/OR Focus on the current moment and allow yourself to tune out other stimuli.
These are the four steps to successful finals.
1. Block out time
2. Break it down
3. Make information your own
4. Address stress
DAILY DOUBLE
Name 5 of the 10 test tips that help you "remember that stuff you forget" and explain how they can help.
1. Ask yourself questions about the material
2. Sketch out diagrams and flow charts
3. Use flash cards
4. Take frequent practice tests
5. Plan to avoid cramming
6. Switch up your study HQ (headquarters, study space)
7. Grab a tea or coffee
8. Eat veggies
9. Relish your sleep and physical activity
10. Practice a musical instrument
LAB B2OWL
Look
Ask
Budget
Begin X2
Outline
Watch
Look
These are the two candidates running for Congress in the 2nd congressional district and these are the parties they are affiliated with.
U.S. Representative French Hill (Republican)
Senator Joyce Elliott (Democratic)