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DURING THE TEST:
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A. Time
Usage
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1.
After receiving the exam, survey it to get a sense of the whole exam and how
much time each section will take to complete. Allow more time for questions
that: a) carry a high point value
b) will take more time to complete (e.g.,
essays)
c) are less familiar in content or format
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2 You
do not have to take the test in the order in which it is presented. Take parts, which are easier first. This
will save time and give you confidence.
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If questions take too much time, skip or mark them (+ or
-), and return to them later.
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Be aware of how much time remains in the examination
period. Know when half the time is up.
Too often a time-consuming, point heavy part of the test is placed at the
end, and one may not have enough time to complete it if one does not watch
the clock.
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B.
Additional tips you can use when taking tests can come from your
friends. Ask if they have any additional Tips about test taking.
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Multiple Choice: Learn to read ALL the choices. Too often a
student will choose the incorrect answer, forgetting that the directions call
for the BEST choice. The best choice might be ALL OF THE ABOVE or another
answer.
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Matching: Read all the choices and match the ones that you
are sure of; cross off the choices used, but do not obliterate them in case
you make a mistake. Then try to do the remaining ones.
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True/False: Learn that a statement is FALSE if any part of
the statement is false.
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Essay: Learn to outline your ideas before writing. How an
answer is organized and presented is part of the grade. You should always
rephrase the question in the answer so that you know you are answering the
question. It is good to practice underlining all parts of essay questions and
not to skip anything.
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AFTER THE TEST:
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A. Final
Checks Too often students have time remaining and do not check their work. Go
over your answers. Especially read over short written answers and essays.
Don’t believe that using the allotted time means you are SLOW! It is being
thorough!
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B.
Learning from Tests After a test
has been handed back, use it as a study tool. Analyze the kinds of mistakes
you made and get clues as to where you need to apply yourself more.
The great thing is, once this is over you will be able to enjoy a nice long break! Keep studying!!
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