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Reducing Test Anxiety
Strategies for Test
Taking
Studying
Habits of Successsful
Students
Remembering
Information
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True or False.  You should always answer the easiest questions first.  This will build your confidence for the other questions.

TRUE

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What should you read carefully on a test?
Directions and questions.
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Where is your favorite place to study and why?
Answers will vary.
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True or False.  You should study for as long as possible every day.
FALSE. Studying too much will tire you out and may actually not be effective. Spacing your studying out can be helpful. Taking breaks can help you retain more information.
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How do you best remember information?
Answers will vary: -repetition -flash cards -looking over notes -creating a study guide -studying with a partner -imagery
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What is something that you should avoid drinking before a test?
Caffeine:  it can make you jittery.
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Why is it important to look over the whole test before you begin?
So that you know what to expect and can manage your time.
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List 3 things to think about when choosing a place to study
Answers will vary:
-free from distraction
-comfortable chair
-table to work at
-comfortable temperature
-enough light
-free from interruptions
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Why is it a good idea to turn off electronic devices (cell phones, tvs, etc.) while you are studying?
Answers will vary. In general, they can be distractions and make you be off-task.
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Why are flash cards a good way to remember things?
Answers will vary: -gives you a visual -helps you with repetition -small and easy to carry around to study at various times -when you write things out helps you remember -colors/pictures on flash cards may help you remember
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True or False.  You should finish your test as soon as possible.
FALSE, pay attention to the time if there is a limit, but don't rush through answers. 
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True or False.  You should avoid spending too much time on one question.
TRUE.  If you have already spent a significant amount of time on a question, you may need to just take our best guess so you don't run out of time for other questions that you may know the answer to.
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Is it ok to listen to music while you study?
YES, if it is not a distraction to you
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True or False.  You should always study alone.
FALSE. Sometimes studying in a group can be helpful. Having someone help you review or help you on a problem you don't understand can be very helpful.
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How can you use acronyms to remember things?

Using acronyms can help you remember a list or order of something. For example: HOMES is an acronym for the Great Lakes in Michigan H-Huron O-Ontario M-Michigan E-Erie S-Superior
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True or False. Arrive as early as possible for the test.
FALSE.  You DO want to be early/not late for the test, but coming too early can actually make you more nervous if you see the anxiety of other students.
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True or False.  You should always answer the more difficult questions first.
FALSE.  Answering the easier questions first will give you confidence and more time for the difficult questions.
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When should you study for a test?
Answers will vary:
-several weeks/months before the test depending on how big the test is
-an hour or two several nights before a test
-in the morning at breakfast
-etc.
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Why is procrastination not healthy for students?
Answers will vary: -it can cause stress -you may not finish your project/studying -you may not be giving your best work because you run out of time -it can cause health problems -you may make careless mistakes
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How can you use mnemonic devices to help you remember things?

Mnemonic devices are techniques a person can use to help them improve their ability to remember something. In other words, it's a memory technique to help your brain better encode and recall important information. It's a way people memorize the planets: "My very excellent Mother just served us nine pizzas." My- Mercury, Very- Venus, Excellent- Earth, Mother- Mars, Just- Jupiter, Served- Saturn Us- Uranus, Nine- Neptune, Pizzas- Pluto.
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What are 3 things you can do to make sure you are ready for a test?
Answers will vary:  study, take notes, ask for a review, get a good night's rest, eat breakfast
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What should you do if you finish your test early?
Check your answers/work. 

Reread the directions to make sure you answered all items required.
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Why is it important for where you study to have a comfortable temperature?
If it's too warm, you might get sleepy.  If it's too cold, you may slow down and become unclear.  In general, you may be distracted if the temperature isn't comfortable.
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Why is it important to select specific times for studying?
Answers will vary: -it makes you more likely to do it -it creates good habits -it helps you mentally prepare
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If you use flashcards, why should you change the order of cards frequently?
Questions on a test may come in an order. If you always study the cards in the same order, it will be difficult for you to remember a piece of information when it's not in the order you studied.