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As a group, share positive and disappointing or surprising testing situations you have experienced.

Test Taking: PreparationTest Taking: Preparation

5 day study plan Ask about format, props,

etc. ahead of time Analyze past tests Use mnemonics◦ Website◦ Try what Michael Scott would

do:The Office

Review vs. relearn

Test Taking: Read Carefully!Test Taking: Read Carefully!

DirectionsTest questionsTrigger/di- rection wordsAssisted response

How Well Do You Follow How Well Do You Follow Directions?Directions?

Directions: Read all steps before you begin.2. Write your name on the index card you were given

when you walked in.3. In the bottom right hand corner, write the name of this

seminar.4. In the bottom left-hand corner, write today’s date.5. Put a box around the seminar name.6. Put a circle around the date.7. Write the name of the college on the back of the card.8. You have now completed the exercise, so let the class

know you are finished by calling out “Done.”9. Return to the beginning and do only number one.

Test Taking: During the TestTest Taking: During the Test Get enough sleep, food,

etc. Arrive early Avoid sitting near

distractions Survey the test Budget your time Do the easy stuff first Tackling the questions Pay attention to the

format for future tests

Items in a series 100 percent modifiers (absolute

modifiers) In-between modifiers Definition clues Relationship clues Negatives in the form of words or

prefixes

True/FalseTrue/False

Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choicestem options distractors

Two-Step Approach to Use:h Finish the stem in your

mind. Glance to see if any options match your possible ending.

u Create true-false statements by using the stem with each of the options.

Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice

Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice

• Read the directions carefully.

• Use the two-step approach.

• Read all of the options with the stem before selecting an answer.

• Choose the best answer.

• Select “All of the above” only when every option is correct.

• Avoid careless mistakes; circle the letter of the correct answer before writing it on the line.

• Carefully read and respond to “not” questions.

Short AnswerShort Answer Circle the direction

word and underline key words.

Determine if the question is closed or open-ended.

Make a mental plan or short list of key ideas to use in your answer.

Write a strong, focused opening sentence.

Expand your answer by adding additional sentences with specific details.

If necessary, use other parts of the test to locate additional details to expand your answer.

Proofread and correct any spelling or grammatical errors.

Common Direction WordsCommon Direction Words

Essay TestsEssay Tests

Read the question carefully.

Identify the question as closed or open-ended.

Circle the direction word and underline key words in the question.

Use the key words in your introduction.

Write a strong thesis sentence.

Plan the main points of your essay before you begin writing (i.e. map, outline, etc…).

Use a five-paragraph format that includes:

Introduction Body Conclusion

Proofread and revise if time allows.

Essay TestsEssay Tests

Make sure you use: Complete

sentences Sufficient

supporting details Course-specific

terminology. Formal language Neat penmanship

Avoid using: Vague pronouns (I,

you, it)

Consider writing on every other line.

Learn from your tests

Test Taking: When All Else Fails…Test Taking: When All Else Fails…

Emergency studying

Educated guessing

Wrapping UpWrapping Up

Emergency Test Prep Activity Comments? Questions? Evaluation

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