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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Test Taking But Were Afraid To Ask

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Test Taking But Were Afraid To Ask. Study Strategies taught. Study for the test over a period of time not just the night before Study techniques such as review the chapter review notes reread work using active reading techniques

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Test Taking But Were Afraid To Ask

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  1. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Test TakingButWere Afraid To Ask

  2. Study Strategies taught • Study for the test over a period of time not just the night before • Study techniques such as • review the chapter • review notes • reread work using active reading techniques • make your own notes on the material

  3. Study Strategies taught • Study techniques continued: • use at least three different memory techniques such as • mnemonics • acronyms • visual associations (pictures)

  4. Study Strategies taught • Use a tape recorder • Have someone quiz you • Use past tests to help you study • Try to think of questions the teacher would ask you • Understand patterns in testing

  5. Reading Directions • Read all directions before you begin • Write down formulas or definitions • Highlight Key words • Use rough paper to breakdown two step questions and outline answers

  6. Objective tests • Types • Matching • Fill-in-the-blanks • True-false • Multiple Choice

  7. Objective tests • General Rules • Read all questions first • Determine the number of questions and the amount of time that is allowed • Estimate how much time to spend on each question • Answer the questions you know first • Unless the teacher takes marks off for wrong answers answer all the questions - leave nothing blank. A blank = 0 • Review all your answers and if you are doing a scantron test make sure you have bubbled in the correct response.

  8. Matching Tests • Read All instructions first • Check to see that the number of choices are the same in both columns • Depending on memory capability work with the answer or explanation columns first • When you choose an answer cross it out so you do not have to read the choice again

  9. True-False Tests • Read all instructions first • Since very few things are ever absolute - the following words are clue words that USUALLY signal that the statement is false • All - None • Always - Never • Every • Only

  10. True-False Tests • Some words because they are more general in nature are USUALLY found in true statements • Some - Often • Usually - Except • Sometimes - Rarely • Probably • Mainly

  11. True-False Tests • Check the sequence of the statements as the words may be right but the order is wrong • Sometimes they will reword a positive or negative statement I.e. cells are… vs. cells are not… - Don’t be fooled by the wording • In order for an answer to be true the entire statement must be true. Nothing within that statement can be false

  12. Fill - In Tests • Again, Read all the instructions carefully first • Read the statement if you know the answer for the missing space fill it in • If you are not sure of the answer skip it and move on to the next one. Information that you read as you go on can help you answer the question • Again if you are not penalized for the wrong answer leave nothing blank

  13. Fill-In Tests • If you are given a word list remember to cross out answers as you use them • Remember to look for signal words

  14. Multiple Choice Tests • Again, Read all the questions over • Attempt to predict the answer before reading the choices • Choose the answer that best fits the questions • On negative questions, such as which one is not a reason or all of the following except - Read each choice and decide if that fact was included. Eliminate those choices that were included and you should be left with one answer

  15. Multiple Choice Tests • Guess unless you are penalized for the wrong answer • Again, review scantron sheets • When in doubt pick C

  16. Essay Test • Again, Read all directions carefully • Decide how much time you should spend on the question • Start with the essay question that is easiest for you

  17. Essay Tests • Create an outline by initially jotting down pertinent ideas and then numbering the ideas in the order you want to use them • Decide upon the main idea and supporting details • Use part of the essay question as your thesis statement • Remember the rules of a 5 sentence paragraph or 5 paragraph essay

  18. Essay Tests • Leave space between answers to go back and add information • Reread • Answer all the questions • Be specific; use relevant facts • Proofread for grammar, punctuation, spelling and organization

  19. Using Old Tests • Analyse the type of questions missed • Which type of question did you miss the most • Did the missed questions involve • details (people, places, events, vocabulary) • general (short answer or essay) • higher level thinking questions or application questions

  20. Using Old Tests • Remember to consistently review the information • when responding to short answer or essay tests, you need to understand how the details relate to the major concepts • When answering application questions you need to be able to recall the facts and then apply your knowledge to different situations

  21. Using Old Tests • Did the test mirror other tests prepared by your teacher • Look at the question missed on the test • was it already highlighted • was it in your notes • was it a review question in the test • was it in your recall questions

  22. Using Old Tests • When studying for the test did you? • Cram • Study over several days • reviewed recall questions • use special memory techniques

  23. Using Old tests • Were there any surprises on this test? • Decide what changes you need to make before the next test • Correct all the incorrect test questions

  24. Test Taking Tips for the Literacy Test • Review signal words that are similar to the review questions from the samples from EQAO • Review grammar and punctuation rules • Questions tend to move from knowledge and understanding to thinking and inquiry • Watch for two step questions • Support you opinions with facts from the reading selections

  25. Test Taking Tips for the Literacy Test • Summary • Condensed can of soup • Do not use the word I • Information • The nosey Reporter • Who, what, when, where, why, and how • News Report • Be aware of your audience and pertinent information to fit your topic.

  26. Tips for Taking the Literacy Test • Opinion Paragraph/Essay • State your opinion clearly • Do not use slang • Write at least 3 paragraphs but it is better to follow the format of a 5 paragraph essay • Remember to use a main idea and supporting details for each paragraph

  27. Tips for taking the Literacy test • Reread all your answers • Proofread for spelling and grammar errors, and organization these are areas of the rubric • Check once again to make sure you have followed all instructions - again this is an area of focus on their rubric

  28. For a lil’ chuckle...

  29. You are now a test taking Genius Good Luck!!

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