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Test Preparation. “The time is now”. “Make preparations in advance. You never have trouble if you are prepared for it.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt. What Causes Test Anxiety? Worrying about the following: past performance on exams. how friends and other students are doing .
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Test Preparation “The time is now”
“Make preparations in advance. You never have trouble if you are prepared for it.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt
What Causes Test Anxiety? • Worrying about the following: • past performance on exams. • how friends and other students are doing. • the negative consequences of failure. Coping with Test Anxiety
“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” ~Alan Lakein Planning a Study Strategy
Long Term Prep: • Review old tests • Review notes daily after class • Keep up with the reading Tips for Test Taking
Short Term Prep: • One week before the test: • Prepare a study schedule • Put the material into a useful study tool • Day Before: • Have a brief review session • Get eight hours of sleep • Morning of: • Eat a well-balanced breakfast (Stay away from caffeine and sugar) Tips for Test Taking
What format will the test be? • Multiple choice, essay, or fill in the blank • What will the test cover? Know the Test