Study Skills Chapter 11 Quiz Test and Exam Prep Tips

What should you do to prepare for a test/exam?

• Review notes and textbooks
• Cram the night before
• Rely on class attendance and participation
• Use online resources and study guides

Which questions should you answer first when taking a test?

• Easy Questions

• Essay Questions

• Hard Questions

• Fill-in-the-blank questions

What causes your anxiety/worry?

• Excessive Pressure

• Lack of Preparation

• Seeing others finish their exam

• Distracted by noises

What should you do if you feel yourself starting to panic while taking a test?

• Continue answering questions as if nothing is wrong.

• Stop, take a breath, and tell yourself you will be okay.

• Go back to the beginning of the test and start over.

• Turn your test over and ask to be excused.

What's one thing you should implement next time you take an exam?

• Review the material thoroughly
• Skip studying
• Guess the answers
• Cram the night before

What kind of study sheet helps you to compile notes, such as names and dates?

• Flashcards
• A Key Terms Sheet

• Summary Notes
• Mind Map

How far in advance should you begin to study for a test?

• Day before

• Don't study

• 5-7 days

• 5-7 weeks

Complete the sentence: It can help your attitude to think of a test as________.

• a challenge
• a punishment
• a burden
• a waste of time

Why does a pop quiz often cause more anxiety than a quiz announced beforehand?

• Because it is unexpected and students are not prepared
• Because it has more difficult questions
• Because it is longer than a regular quiz
• Because it is graded more harshly

Name two effective study practices.

• Cramming all night, Skipping meals
• Using flashcards, Self-testing
• Listening to music, Watching TV
• Studying in a group, Using social media