Ch 21 Choices (Test Taking) Review

T/F Most students prefer a multiple choice over an essay test.

• True

• False

Which do you prefer?

• Multiple Choice

• Essay Test

• Open Book Test

For multiple choice tests, you are expected to know (Select all that apply)

• specific dates

• names

• vocab words

• options for success

• definitions

Multiple choices tests will NOT ask you to (select all that apply)

• analyze information

• apply theories

• provide examples

Multiple choice questions test your knowledge of ​ (a)   ​or a (b)  

• orders of steps in processes
• chronology of events
• prior information
• what you studied last night
• right/wrong answers

To study "holistically" means to be able to recognize answers that (Select all that apply)

• are right/wrong

• puts events in/out of order of sequence

• are not always the best or the most accurate choice

• are right/wrong interpretations of graphs/tables

• seems tricky

Using the process of elimination strategy during a multiple choice test Will or Will NOT help you find the correct answer.

• Will

• Will Not

Answer explanation

Don't make the mistake of studying only up to the point of being able to recognize the correct answer-the process of elimination strategy will not work .

In the process of elimination, the student will ​ (a)  

• eliminate all wrong choices until the right one
• holistically select the best choice
• create an idea that supports the right answer
• think about all the choices and randomly choose

Using the holistic approach, you should study with a ​ (a)   goal of being able to recognize incorrect choices.

• broader
• perfect
• precise
• planned

You should be able to study/label/interpret________ carefully.

• graphs, texts, reading passages & emails

• graphs, tables, diagrams, charts, & pictures

• pictures, T/F questions, charts, & equations