Test taking strategies

What is the most important thing a student can do after receiving a graded exam?

• Reward yourself

• Complain to the professor

• Throw the test away

• None of the above

What is one way a poor test score can impact a college student?

• They can limit scholarship opportunities.

• They can decrease motivation and lead to giving up on academic goals.

• They can result in social isolation and difficulty making friends.

• it eliminates the need for analyzing errors made on previous test

When you are unsure of the solution for a matching question, you should?

• Give up

• Match all pairs you are sure of and cross them off as you go.

• Guess randomly

• None of the above

What is the purpose of reviewing you answers after finishing a tes?

• To ensure all questions have been answered.

• To identify and correct any careless mistakes.

• To practice memorizing the correct answers for the future test.

Which of these tips can be used to benefit your overall score while taking a test?

• Practice breathing techniques

• Utilize available resources

• Visualize and affirm

What is a strategy you can apply during a math test?

• Write down formulas as soon as you get the test.

• Write every step of your problem to make sure you catch all possible errors for an easy fix.

• Leave

What type of word in a true/ false question would indicate the answer is likely false?

• Occasionally or sometimes

• always never

• Words that you haven't heard of before

What is a recommended strategy for answering essay questions?

• Start writing immediately to capture your initial thoughts?

• Focus on providing a brief overview of the topic without going into too much detail.

• Underline all key terms and ensure you address everything from the question.

• Panic and stress

What should you do if you find yourself stuck on a particular question during a test?

• Spend extra time on that question until you figure it out the answer.

• Move on to other questions and come back to them later if there is time.

• Ask the instructor for clarification or hints.

If a test question contains words, you've never heard of then you can assume it is

• True

• False