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Study Strategies III Cat Jackson
Test Prep
Objectives of the Workshop
At the end of this workshop you will:0Know the different types of test
questions.0Know how to answer the different
questions effectively.0Identify different strategies for test
preparation.
Major types of Test Questions:
0Multiple Choice0Short Answer0Essay
Questions you should be asking:
1. How is the question constructed?2. What is the professor looking for? 3. How do you effectively answer the
question?4. How do you study for that question?
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How is the question constructed?0 Usually there is a question with four
answer choices.0 Two answer choices are definitely
wrong.0 Two answer choices are close to the
answer. 0 Only one is the BEST answer.
Multiple Choice Questions
2. What is the professor looking for?0 General understanding of the book
and concepts. 0 Able to see the differences between
concepts. 0 Understanding of terminology.0 Able to apply terms to examples.
Multiple Choice Questions3. How do you effectively answer the question?0 Mark out the two wrong answers. 0 Re-read the question to determine what it is asking. 0 Be aware of negatively-worded questions (Example:
which is NOT an animal? A. bunny, B. puppy, C. rat, D. robot)
0 Remember you are looking for the BEST answer.0 Go with your first instinct. 0 Don’t over think the questions (easier said than
done!)0 If you can, plug the answer choice into the question
to see if it makes sense.
Multiple Choice Questions
4. How do you study for that question?0 Make sure you have a good
understanding of the concepts, terms, and procedures in the class.
0 Know the differences and similarities in terminology.
Short Answer Questions
1. How is the question constructed?0 A single question looking for a short
response, generally over a single concept or term..
0 Sometimes asks for definitions of terms or steps in a process.
Short Answer Questions
2. What is the professor looking for?0 A short example, explanation, or
definition. Usually not longer than a paragraph.
0 Proof that you attended class and did the required reading.
Short Answer Questions3. How do you effectively answer the
question?0 Create a solid paragraph:0 Opening sentence that rewords the
question with a short answer. 0 Second sentence should explain the answer. 0 Third sentence should be an example
(sometimes pulled from the class). 0 Last sentence should wrap the answer up
and conclude your answer.
Short Answer Questions
4. How do you study for that question?0 Review examples and explanations
given in class. 0 Keep track of your alternative
examples and run them by the professor to insure they are correct.
0 Know how to use terminology correctly in a sentence.
Essay Questions
1. How is the question constructed?0 A question that usually requires you
to compare/contrast, give examples, explain, justify, or agree/disagree with a classroom concept.
Essay Questions
2. What is the professor looking for?0 Your ability to use terminology
correctly in a sentence. 0 Know how to compare/contrast,
explain, give examples of, and justify classroom concepts.
0 Your ability to move from point-to-point coherently. No rambling!
Essay Questions
3. How do you effectively answer the question?
0 Use terminology!0 Construct a 5 paragraph essay format
for clarity.
Essay Questions
0 Introduction Paragraph: Reword the question, give an example, preview your three points answering the question.
0 Body Paragraphs: Three reasons/examples to answer the question.
0 Conclusion: Reword the question again, refer back to your example, and then review your three reasons/examples.
Essay Questions
4. How do you study for that question?0 Review your terminology and the
examples in class. Use as much of the terminology as you can when answering the question.
0 Practice answering essay questions and have a study buddy review them.
Strategies for Test Preparation1. Ask the professor for types of questions on
the test. Don’t get caught up on “how many”. 2. Practice!0 Make yourself a practice test. 0 Practice essay questions0 Find quizzes/assessments in your book or
in extra resource material.0 Find internet tests over the same subject
(be careful that your internet source is credible!)
Strategies for Test Preparation3. Flash Cards!0 Test yourself0 Make flash cards as you move through the
material so you are studying as you go (rather than all of your studying happening right before the test).
0 Test with a friend and discuss answers.
Technology for Test Preparation:1. Flash Card Apps:0 Flashcards+
2. Quizlet.com (Create practice tests/flash cards)
3. Khan Academy
Questions?
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