5 Steps to Test Preparation

Visiting the library to seek books on your current topic will not help you in determining what to study.

False

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Learning several multiplication facts

Repetition

Synthesizing information can be done by creating a.) Timelines b.) Graphs or charts c.) Venn diagrams d.) All of these

d.) All of these

The purpose of organizing notes before a test is to combine information from various sources for efficient studying.

True

To categorize information means to group similar pieces of information together.

True

During a meeting with a teacher about what might be on an upcoming test, the teacher is most likely to reveal a.) What grade they will give you on the test b.) What question formats will be on the test c.) What the answers are to the test d.) What the exact questions on the test will be

b.) What question formats will be on the test

Candra has compiled her rewritten notes, vocabulary lists, potential test questions and her previous tests. Which main component to a strong study guide is she missing? a.) Class notes b.) Flashcards c.) Graphic organizers d.) None of these

c.) Graphic organizers

Story and Journey Systems are techniques for a.) Categorizing information b.) Reviewing information c.) Memorizing information d.) None of these

c.) Memorizing information

Before meeting with a teacher about a test, the student should a.) Send the teacher a gift b.) Find the answers to the test questions c.) Prepare questions to ask d.) All of these

c.) Prepare questions to ask

Special breathing to avoid test anxiety should include a.) Ten quick and five slow breaths b.) Five quick breaths c.) Ten slow breaths d.) Ten quick breaths

c.) Ten slow breaths

An example of a graphic organizer is a.) Timeline b.) Chart, table or graph c.) Venn diagram d.) All of these

d.) All of these

Matching the information to be learned to the appropriate memorization technique allows for a.) Efficient study sessions b.) Making the most of the time you have to study c.) Remembering important information without cutting corners d.) All of these

d.) All of these

A mental repetition of a happy statement is a.) Positive self-talk b.) Visualization c.) Relaxation d.) Stretching

a.) Positive self-talk

An appropriate strategy to learn difficult vocabulary words is the a.) Keywords technique b.) Visualization technique c.) Rhyming Technique d.) None of these

a.) Keywords technique

To synthesize information regarding when books were written, Alex should create a a.) Timeline b.) Chart c.) Venn diagram d.) None of these

a.) Timeline

"I read my notes, what else can I do?" This is an example of active studying.

False

The three steps to follow when organizing your notes to create a study guide are a.) Comparing notes, rewriting notes, synthesizing notes b.) Comparing notes, rewriting notes, analyzing notes c.) Synthesizing notes, applying notes, comparing notes d.) Rewriting notes, synthesizing notes, completing notes

a.) Comparing notes, rewriting notes, synthesizing notes

Breaking down information for quick repetition and memorization means using a.) Flashcards b.) Categorization c.) Visualization d.) Keywords

a.) Flashcards

What does it mean to learn incrementally? a.) Information learned on day one is the base for information on day two. b.) Information is memorized in stages. c.) Rewrite notes in stages. d.) Information learned on day one is not reflected in material covered on day two.

a.) Information learned on day one is the base for information on day two.

In order to be fully rested before Angel's big History test, she should get at least________hours of sleep. a.) 8 b.) 7 c.) 9 d.) 10

b.) 7

Where can key concepts, words to know, and lesson goals and objectives be found when determining what to study for a test? a.) Teacher's answer key b.) Chapter introductions c.) Back of the book d.) Chapter summaries

b.) Chapter introductions

Margaret needs to compare the types of themes from the four books in her American Literature class. She should use a ____________to match the themes with the stories a.) Timeline b.) Chart c.) Either of these d.) Neither of these

b.) Chart

Applying the rhyming technique allows the learner to use their a.) Number sense b.) Creativity c.) Abstract thinking skills d.) None of these

b.) Creativity

A friend is very nervous about an upcoming test. You suggest she a.) Find someone to copy off of b.) Do some stretching before the test c.) Eat a big breakfast the day before the test d.) None of these

b.) Do some stretching before the test

Jana feels that listening to music at night helps her to sleep. Should Jana listen to music the night before a test? a.) Yes, because she will sleep better. b.) No, the music keeps her from reaching a deep sleep. c.) Yes, but keep the music extra low, so she doesn't notice it as much. d.) No, she may forget what she studied.

b.) No, the music keeps her from reaching a deep sleep.

Which is the correct order in which to apply the repetition strategy? a.) Write, read, say b.) Read, write, say c.) Say, read, write d.) Write, say, read

b.) Read, write, say

Potential test questions should a.) Be written by your teacher b.) Be as easy as possible c.) Be somewhat difficult d.) None of these

c.) Be somewhat difficult

A study guide can be created a.) On a computer b.) By hand c.) Both of these d.) None of these

c.) Both of these

Comparing notes will identify similarities among a.) Main ideas, important topics and themes b.) Vocabulary words and important dates c.) Both of these d.) None of these

c.) Both of these

What should you do if your teacher does not provide a study guide for a test? a.) Assume the test is not difficult enough to necessitate a study guide b.) Create a notecard to peek at during the test c.) Create your own study guide d.) None of these

c.) Create your own study guide

To determine what to study, one should first a.) Organize study timeline b.) Talk about previous tests with classmates c.) Meet with a teacher d.) None of these

c.) Meet with a teacher

How does rewriting your notes help best during the actual test? a.) Rewriting notes doesn't help during the test b.) Rewriting notes gives the student a guide to open-note tests c.) Rewriting helps the student remember the information better d.) None of these

c.) Rewriting helps the student remember the information better

Repetition works best for a.) Large, big picture concepts b.) Lists c.) Small facts and vocabulary words d.) The order of events

c.) Small facts and vocabulary words

Creating a study guide is useful because a study guide a.) Reinforces the information to be learned b.) Allows for efficient study time c.) Organizes the information to be learned d.) All of the above

d.) All of the above

A topic list should contain a.) Main topics covered in class b.) Main ideas from the text book c.) Important vocabulary words d.) All of these

d.) All of these

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Learning the meaning of Persepolis

keywords

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Remembering what WOMS stands for

Acronyms

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Identifying which books have romantic or heroic themes

Chart

Comments from the teacher on past assignments are useless in creating your study guide.

False

There is nothing you can do before test day to avoid test anxiety.

False

"I am a good student" is an example of a positive self-talk statement.

True

Rewritten notes are the "meat" of a study guide.

True

When writing potential test questions, it is very important to use vocabulary words in their correct form.

True

Alisha's teacher usually includes lots of comments on student tests to help them understand why their answers were incorrect. These comments are important to Alisha's study guide because a.) The comments are the teacher's ideas but won't really help create a study guide b.) The comments will be applied to the student's final grade c.) The comments could provide insight to the topics the teacher feels are important to study d.) All of these

c.) The comments could provide insight to the topics the teacher feels are important to study

What is the best way to combat test anxiety? a.) Prepare thoroughly for the test b.) Take deep breaths during the test c.) Picture yourself getting an A d.) None of these

a.) Prepare thoroughly for the test

Looking back on class assignments is a good place to find clues about what to study for upcoming tests.

True

Repetition benefits auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners.

True

Rewriting notes for a study guide reinforces the information for better recall during a test.

True

Sometimes teachers use questions from chapter tests and quizzes on future unit tests.

True

Synthesizing information brings together information from various sources.

True

Your test preparation checklist to determine what to study should include a.) Meeting with a teacher, reviewing tests, reviewing past assignments b.) Meeting with teachers, reviewing past tests, finding copies of old text books c.) Both of these d.) None of these

a.) Meeting with a teacher, reviewing tests, reviewing past assignments

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Eating a good breakfast on test day

Preparing your body

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Quizzing yourself one last time before a test

Preparing your mind

Your study guide should include important dates of events even if you think you will not be tested on them.

True

A topic list is a list of important content and material which will be covered on a test.

True

Comparing text and lecture notes helps the student to find the similarities among important topics that may be on a test.

True

Creating a chant that rhymes to remember information is a memorization technique.

True

Creating a front page to your rewritten notes helps to bring meaning to the information inside of it.

True

Experiencing painful stomachaches before a test could mean you have test anxiety.

True

Graphic organizers synthesize information for better understanding.

True

Talia reviews her flashcards three times a day as the teacher suggested, but she can't seem to understand the meaning of the word 'perpetuate.' What should she do? a.) Move all the words she knows into a "Know" stack b.) Focus on 'perpetuate' and put away the ones she knows very well c.) Review 'perpetuate' three times a day d.) All of these

d.) All of these

Test anxiety symptoms can include a.) Shaky hands b.) Sweating c.) Headaches d.) All of these

d.) All of these

Test anxiety occurs a.) Before a test b.) During a test c.) After a test d.) Any of these

d.) Any of these

Kayla needs to match six different types of exercises to three different muscle groups and write an essay about how they are related. Which memorization technique might work BEST for her? a.) Flashcards b.) Rhyming c.) Acronyms d.) Categorization

d.) Categorization

Sarah always studies her notes from the previous day to make sure she understands the content before the next lecture. This is an important step because teachers present information a.) Mentally b.) A little at a time c.) Strategically d.) Incrementally

d.) Incrementally

It doesn't matter how much sleep you get before the night of a big test.

False

Synthesizing notes into graphic organizers will probably not help you to remember information for your test.

False

Test anxiety appears only before an exam.

False

Test anxiety is all in one's imagination.

False

Text books are not a good source for finding ideas about what to study because the teachers make up the test questions.

False

The most efficient way to memorize multiple layers of information all at once is to use flashcards.

False

To organize notes, a student should review notes from class lectures, but not notes from the text book chapters.

False

When it comes to getting a good night's sleep, the warmer your room is, the deeper you will sleep.

False

Your teacher is responsible for telling you exactly what questions and content will be on a test.

False

Applying a ______________ to material within study materials will help students to recall information during a test. a.) Visual framework b.) Personal key c.) Ladder system d.) None of these

a.) Visual framework

On a vocabulary list within a study guide, definitions should be written a.) In alphabetical order b.) In complete sentences c.) With abbreviations d.) None of these

b.) In complete sentences

A teacher will never give a student any additional information about a test in a one-on-one meeting because it would not be fair to the other students.

False

Combining information is called analyzing.

False

Creating a checklist of activities is not a helpful strategy for determining what to study for an upcoming test.

False

During a meeting with a teacher about what might be on a test, you will not need to ask specific questions about content.

False

How well you organize and integrate study materials is not as important as the amount of time you spend studying.

False

Once information is memorized, a student does not need to revisit that information because it is permanently stored in their brain for later recall.

False

Potential test questions should not be part of a study guide because they will always be reviewed in your study group.

False

Quizzing yourself the morning of the test is a waste of time. If you don't already know the information, it's too late.

False

Reading, writing and saying the information to be learned is the visualization technique.

False

Reviewing old tests and quizzes will not help you determine what will be on a test because teachers don't like to give students hints about what could be on future tests.

False

Rewritten notes should not be in complete sentences in order to save time.

False

Study guides are only useful for large, important tests.

False

The first activity in test preparation is to determine what the test will be about.

True

Which is a good strategy to help a student identify what they do and do not understand, even before they begin to study for a test? a.) Rewriting notes b.) Reviewing a friend's notes c.) Both of these d.) None of these

a.) Rewriting notes

Jonathan's World History final exam is next week and he would like to create a study guide. Most of John's notes and vocabulary lists are on his computer, but everything else is in his notebook. How can he create a useful study guide? a.) Begin to copy the notes and vocabulary words into his notebook so all the pieces are in the same format b.) Create an electronic study guide and print out the parts he would like to carry with him c.) Not worry about creating a study guide, he has already taken notes and made a d.) None of these

b.) Create an electronic study guide and print out the parts he would like to carry with him

The first step in preparing your study strategy for a test should be a.) Correcting past tests and quizzes b.) Reviewing notes c.) Determining what the test will be about d.) None of these

c.) Determining what the test will be about