It´s Semester & Unit Test Time!!! Some Tips for You!

DURING THE TEST:

A.        Time Usage

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

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.

1                    If questions take too much time, skip or mark them (+ or -), and return to them later. 2                    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.

B.        Additional tips you can use when taking tests can come from your friends. Ask if they have any additional Tips about test taking.

1                    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. 2                    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. 3                    True/False: Learn that a statement is FALSE if any part of the statement is false. 4                    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.

AFTER THE TEST:

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!

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!!