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CLASS TEN THE FIINAL/ULTIMATE/TERMINAL/LAST CLASS!!!!!!!!

CLASS TEN THE FIINAL/ULTIMATE/TERMINAL/LAST CLASS!!!!!!!!. FILL- IN-THE-BLANK Majority related to terminology STRATEGIES Study from back of flash cards Use immediate response, delayed, assisted Use synonym or related phrase 1 word per line Length of line doesn’t matter

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CLASS TEN THE FIINAL/ULTIMATE/TERMINAL/LAST CLASS!!!!!!!!

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  1. CLASS TEN THE FIINAL/ULTIMATE/TERMINAL/LAST CLASS!!!!!!!!

  2. FILL- IN-THE-BLANK • Majority related to terminology • STRATEGIES • Study from back of flash cards • Use immediate response, • delayed, assisted • Use synonym or related phrase • 1 word per line • Length of line doesn’t matter • Sentence should make sense • and be grammatically corect • Blanks separated by commas are • a series of words • Blank lines, no comma- specific number of words

  3. FILL-IN-THE-BLANK EXAMPLES • _________ are clusters of related • information that are imprinted in long-term • memory. • ______ _______ memory is temporary • and limited. • Understanding what you hear is • __________ _________. • _______ % of test questions come from • vocabulary. • 5. Maslow’s highest level of needs in his • hierarchy is called _________ ________.

  4. LISTING QUESTIONS • Call for a specific number of ideas • STRATEGIES • Predict listing questions when you study • Underline key words and determine whether the question is closed or open-ended • Use immediate response, delayed response, assisted response • Substitute a related synonym or phrase • Use incomplete sentences

  5. CLOSED QUESTIONS: • List the five R’s of the Cornell notetaking system in the order in which they occur. • Name the four levels of response that can be used for answering test • questions. • OPEN QUESTIONS: • List at least five strategies that can be used to reduce test anxiety. • List six concentration strategies to reduce external distractors.

  6. DEFINITION QUESTION • Requires you to retrieve and organize specific information • STRATEGIES • Read the question carefully. • Underline the term to be defined. • Use the 3 steps for writing definitions: • Name the category associated with the term • Give the formal definition • Expand the definition with one more detail.

  7. SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS • A short paragraph, 3-7 well-written sentences • Both content and writing skills are important • STRATEGIES • Identify the direction word and underline the key words • Make a mental plan or short list of key ideas to use in your answer • Write a strong, focused opening sentence • Add additional sentences with specific details • Use delayed and assisted responses, if necessary

  8. SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

  9. ESSAY TESTS • Requirements: • Know the information • Retrieve the information • Write about relationships • Logical thinking • Good writing skills • Good expressive vocabulary • Tips: • Start with easiest essay • Be neat • Write every other line • Choose carefully • Run out of time- turn in outline • Never leave a question out • Use a laptop • Check the point value

  10. PREPARING FOR ESSAY TESTS • GATHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE BIG PICTURE- CONCEPTS, TRENDS, RELATIONSHIPS • PREDICT AND ORGANIZE • Topic is unknown: • Read course description • Study visual aids • Create summaries • Identify themes • Practice • Topic is known: • Organize material • Examine index • Review notes • Make an outline or map

  11. PREPARING FOR ESSAY TESTS • Open book test: • Know the index • Hi-light important facts & quotes • Tab significant pages • Take home test: • Expectations are higher • Writing should be strong and concise • Follow same format as in-class essay

  12. STRATEGIES FOR ANSWERING • ESSAY QUESTIONS • Identify the direction word and underline the key words. • Write a strong, focused opening sentence (thesis statement). • Plan your answer before you begin writing. Make a brief outline, visual mapping, hierarchy or list of ideas. • Develop the body of the essay. (3 or 5 paragraph essay). • Summarize your main ideas in a short, concluding paragraph. • Proofread and revise.

  13. THESIS STATEMENT • Directly states the main point you want to make in the entire essay. • Should be the FIRST sentence. • Clearly state the topic of the essay • Include key words that are a part of the question • Show that you understand the direction word • Indicate a given number of main ideas you will discuss THE THESIS STATEMENT SERVES AS A GUIDE FOR DEVELOPING THE REST OF YOUR ESSAY. IT INDICATES THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION AND KNOW THE ANSWER

  14. Example, p. 297

  15. ADDITITIONAL ESSAY-WRITING TIPS • When you get your essay tests back, take time to read comments. • If you are given a choice of questions to answer, look at the choices carefully. Don’t just pick the shortest. • Begin with the easiest essay question • Write as neatly as possible • Consider writing on every other line. • If you aren’t able to finish, turn in your plan. • Never leave out a question. Write something on each one. • Look at the point value of each question.

  16. FINAL ASSIGNMENT! • EVERY QUARTER • SET GOALS • MAKE A SCHEDULE • SCHEDULE STUDY BLOCKS • READ THE SYLLABUS • VARY YOUR STUDY STRATEGIES

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