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Student Support Services. Test Taking Techniques Fall 2003. Test Preparation Process. Class Notes Study Time Test Language Test Yourself Organization Self Care. Class Notes. Recopy Reorganize into sections Make into Study Guide or questionnaire. Study Time. Set up a study schedule

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Student Support Services

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  1. Student Support Services Test Taking Techniques Fall 2003

  2. Test Preparation Process • Class Notes • Study Time • Test Language • Test Yourself • Organization • Self Care

  3. Class Notes • Recopy • Reorganize into sections • Make into Study Guide or questionnaire

  4. Study Time • Set up a study schedule • Study in your environment • Use Spaced Review • Take Breaks • Don’t Cram • Memorizing vs. Embracing the material

  5. Test Language • Multiple Choice • Essay

  6. Multiple Choice Strategies • Eliminate the obvious answers. • Absolute terms such as always, never, and inevitable are usually incorrect. • Watch for answers that cancel each other or are the same. • Look for clues to questions you can’t answer within other questions. • Make sure the answer you choose answers the question. • If 3 of 4 answers given are on the same topic, choose one out of those three. • Often correct answers are the longest. • Never Change an answer unless you are sure it is wrong.

  7. Essay Question Strategies • Read the question carefully, taking notice of the important words. Know what it’s asking you to do. • Outline, diagram, or jot down notes of your ideas. • Write your answer referring to your notes, outline, or diagram. • Restate the question within your answer. • Proofread your answer, checking for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. • Allow 10-15 minutes for each essay question.

  8. Compare Contrast Criticize Define Describe List Explain Justify Outline Summarize Trace Essay Question LanguageWhat does it mean??

  9. Test Yourself • Test Yourself before the teacher does. • Work with a study group or a study buddy. • Have someone quiz you on the test material. • Be creative- use games like trivia, jeopardy, or hangman!

  10. Organization • Have study materials organized. • Have necessary materials ready for the test. • Have your thoughts in place before the test.

  11. Take care of yourself • Eat well • Exercise • Get enough sleep • Be open minded

  12. Test Anxiety??? • Do aerobic exercise at least 1 hour per week. • Over-prepare! • Be clear of what you know and do not know. • Study from both a “detail” and a “whole picture” perspective. • Know something about how you learn best. • Don’t talk to people who are always negative about stuff. • Realize this is only one of many tests. • Believe in yourself! • Never expose yourself to negative self-talk! • Do relaxation techniques.

  13. Thank you for coming! AWC Student Support Services Workshop Feedback Form

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