Types of Tests
Tips for Taking Tests
Strategies for Math and Science Exams
The Honest Truth
Animal Facts
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The most common type of test

Paper Tests

100

True or False: Staying up late studying can help you remember what you read.

False

100

True or False: Review the entire test before you start. 

True.

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using unauthorized notes, study aids, or information on an examination.

Cheating.

100

the largest land predator

polar bear

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Students can consult notes and/or textbooks during the test. 

Open-Book Test

200

True or False: do the hard problems first.

False

200

What should you review before a test?

 your lab notes as well as your class notes and assignments.

200

One reason not to cheat is

You don’t learn as much.

200

Loudest animal in the world

Sperm Whale

300

most commonly used for formative assessments

Online tests

300

How many times should you read the question

at least twice 

300

Should you do this before or during a test: Think about how each problem solution might be applied in a real-world situation.

Before.

300

submitting material that in part or whole is not entirely one’s own work without attributing those same portions to their correct source.

Plagiarism.

300

The only bird that can fly backwards is

The hummingbird

400

like open-book tests except you have the luxury of time on your side.

take-home tests

400

True or False: get to the test site early.

True

400

Many science questions are based on what?

 the scientific method and experimental model.

400

falsifying or inventing any information, data or citation.

Fabrication

400

bird with longest wingspan

The albatross

500

the most complete means for instructors to evaluate students’ mastery of material.

Presentations and oral tests

500

What should you do when you receive your test? 

Create a test plan.

500

Name at least one way to approach each question.

each correct answer is worth 500 points.

Read the problem through twice.

Compute your answer. 

 Check your work.

500

altering documents affecting academic records.

Falsification of Records and Official Documents.

500

The only snake that makes nests for it's eggs

King Cobra