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How to Take a Test

How to Take a Test. Why Do Tests Exist. Assess Student Learning Easiest Way to Assess a Group Determine Knowledge of Material Encourage Studying & Homework Credentialing Barriers/Minimal Skills. To Be Mean. How We Test. Objective Tests. Essay Tests. Comprehensive Tests.

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How to Take a Test

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  1. How to Take a Test

  2. Why Do Tests Exist Assess Student Learning Easiest Way to Assess a Group Determine Knowledge of Material Encourage Studying & Homework Credentialing Barriers/Minimal Skills To Be Mean

  3. How We Test Objective Tests Essay Tests Comprehensive Tests

  4. Test Preparation Skills Study in advance: Cramming is BAD Study over several days Organize your study materials Don’t simply re-read: add different skills (writing, listening, drawing) to re-enforce learning Use past tests and quizzes for sample questions Sleep and eat before the test Arrive early enough to get settled

  5. Objective Testing Skills WWWWHW Qualifying Words All of the Above Play Percentages

  6. Play Percentages What is the capital of Oman? Prague Tokyo Muscat Istanbul Toronto Play Percentages

  7. Objective Testing Skills WWWWHW Qualifying Words All of the Above Play Percentages Start Easy

  8. Essay Testing Skills Read the Directions and Follow Them Read the Question

  9. Do You Know What Time It Is? The answer is YES.

  10. Essay Testing Skills Read the Directions and Follow Them Read the Question Answer the Question That Is Asked Avoid Broad Generalizations Avoid Fluffy and Flowery Language Get to the Point

  11. What Words Mean Compare/Contrast Evaluate Analyze Summarize Describe Define Assess Discuss Explain

  12. What Words Mean Compare/Contrast Evaluate Analyze Define Summarize Describe Define Assess Discuss Briefly give the meaning of something. Include multiple meanings, if appropriate. Be prepared to include limitations (i.e., not included). Explain

  13. What Words Mean Compare/Contrast Evaluate Analyze Describe Summarize Describe Define Assess Discuss Talk about an event, person, or process in detail, creating a clear and vivid image.  Explain

  14. What Words Mean Compare/Contrast Evaluate Analyze Summarize Summarize Describe Define Assess Discuss State the major points fully but concisely. Omit details and examples (usually). Explain

  15. What Words Mean Compare/Contrast Evaluate Analyze Discuss Summarize Describe Define Assess Discuss The broadest and most common term, often a combination of definition, summary, and evaluation. Fully cover main points, including examples, differing points of view, and own interpretation. All comments must be supported by discussion or data. Explain

  16. What Words Mean Compare/Contrast Evaluate Analyze Compare/Contrast Summarize Describe Define Assess Discuss Show similarities (compare) and differences (contrast) between two or more items. Be sure to compare/contrast the same items (i.e., apples to apples). Explain

  17. What Words Mean Compare/Contrast Evaluate Analyze Explain Summarize Describe Define Assess Discuss Make the topic as clear and understandable as possible by offering reasons, examples, causes, etc. Focus on the “how” and “why” of the topic. Explain

  18. Discuss What Words Mean Compare/Contrast Evaluate Identify Analyze Assess Summarize Describe Define Assess Discuss Consider the importance of something. Include points that are positive, negative, or in dispute. Support statements with evidence, statements from authorities, and your own judgment. Explain

  19. Discuss What Words Mean Compare/Contrast Evaluate Identify Analyze Analyze Summarize Describe Define Assess Discuss Divide an issue into its component/major parts and examine each one in turn. May need to include other skills, including definition, compare/contrast, and evaluation. Explain

  20. What Words Mean Compare/Contrast Evaluate Analyze Evaluate Summarize Describe Define Assess Discuss Similar to “assess” in that it expects a discussion on the important/value of an issue. The key issue to remember is that this type of essay requires opinion, disagreement, and meaningful thought, not simply a description. Explain

  21. Test Anxiety: What is It? Performance Anxiety Adrenaline Rush Fight or Flight

  22. Appearance & Feeling Headache Butterflies Panic Other Physical Symptoms Blanking Out Negative Re-enforcement

  23. Management Strategies Recognize the feeling Shift the focus off the feeling and to your body Activate a positive thought or feeling Ask yourself to look at your problem differently Notice any changes and re-focus Study in advance • Sleep and eat before the test Arrive early Read the directions Read the question Freeze-Frame

  24. Management Strategies Recognize the feeling Shift the focus off the feeling and to your body Ask yourself to look at your problem differently and choose a path Breathe the new choice Attitude Breathing

  25. Management Strategies BE PREPARED Others Realistic Goals Positive Reinforcement Practice & Visualize Rewards Take a Break Skip Questions Pace & Timing Dismiss the Need for Perfection

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