Professional Educator 4E Chapter 2 Quiz Game

After taking the necessary steps to prepare for a test, a learner should adopt a number of helpful strategies for the day of the actual examination. One of these strategies is to ______.

• skim the entire test before beginning to answer the questions, if possible
• answer the most difficult questions first
• avoid answering a question if the learner is unsure of the answer
• avoid reviewing the study material, lightly or thoroughly, on the day of the examination

To better prepare themselves for the practical portion of an examination, learners should ______.

• participate in mock licensing examinations and time each section
• avoid observing other practical examinations prior to taking their own
• remember that practical exams require the same approach as written exams
• avoid practicing on the model that they will be taking to the examination

Which of the following is a tip on study groups?

• Assign leadership for each session.
• Keep groups to a minimum of two and maximum of ten.
• Ensure that there is a mix of new and experienced learners.
• Avoid maintaining rigorous formality.

Which of the following is a guideline related to drinking water that should be shared with learners?

• Drink a maximum of 6 glasses of water a day.
• Drink 15 to 20 glasses of water every day.
• Remain hydrated at all times to fight off fatigue and stay focused.
• Understand that it is fine to have a 2-percent drop in body water.

When taking a test that contains multiple-choice questions, you should ______.

• remember that the shortest, least inclusive answer is generally correct
• avoid selecting the "all of the above" type of response
• eliminate incorrect responses by crossing them out if it is a physical test
• remember that the last options are usually correct on an informal, nonstandardized test

An ideal study habit is to ______.

• begin with the easiest part of the studying first, whenever possible
• focus on what you need to complete after study time
• let friends and family dictate what is important when establishing your own principles
• create a general, long-term schedule that includes the weekly obligations to be met

Which of the following is a strategy for reading that should be shared with learners?

• Avoid material that requires additional research to understand.
• Understand that more difficult material requires less reading and comprehension time.
• Preview the material and identify concepts that can be easily understood.
• Understand that skimming the reading material first is a wrong practice to follow.

Which of the following is a deductive strategy that is helpful in test taking?

• When graphs are provided to answer a group of questions, analyze the graphs thoroughly first before reading the stem questions.
• Do not define a problem or question to analyze and evaluate the different possible solutions or answers.
• For reading tests with long paragraphs followed by several questions, avoid reading all of the questions first.
• Try to determine the test writer's intent while taking care not to make incorrect assumptions.

The ability to acquire new skills and knowledge after completing formal schooling is specifically known as ______.

• kinesthetic learning
• lifelong learning
• logical learning
• visual learning

Rehan, a barbering student, seeks to prepare his surroundings and himself for learning. Which of the following guidelines should he follow in this situation?

• He should develop an organized and scheduled approach to study.
• He should prioritize play over work to ensure a relaxed mind.
• He should focus on bad grades and think of ways to avoid them.
• He should avoid seeking help even if he feels like he is struggling.