Test Taking Strategies
'Some' is an example of a qualified term.
True
Open book tests often ask students to evaluate the relationships between concepts.
True
Which word identifies the purpose of the essay? a.) Direction b.) Directive c.) Defectiveness d.) None of these
b.) Directive
What necessary information is missing from this formula page? t-time V = d/t d-distance V = distance/time v-velocity a.) Numeric values b.) The equivalent of V c.) The meaning of v d.) None of these
d.) None of these
Three steps to answering test questions correctly include a.) Underlining, repeating, reading b.) Reading, underlining, erasing c.) Reading, undoing, eliminating d.) Reading, underlining, eliminating
d.) Reading, underlining, eliminating
Sandra was quite overwhelmed by her final exam. Many of the test questions were difficult to answer, and she felt like she would not be able to complete the exam. What would you suggest Sandra do? a.) Sandra should guess answer "C" on all of the questions, because teachers use answer "C" as the correct answer most often. b.) Sandra should answer the questions in numerical order so that she does not skip any. It will not matter if she doesn't finish in time. c.) Sandra should leave the questions she is unsure about blank because unmarked questions are never counted wrong. d.) Sandra should answer the easy questions first. Then she should go back and reevaluate the more difficult question.
d.) Sandra should answer the easy questions first. Then she should go back and reevaluate the more difficult question.
Essay questions may also be referred to as a.) Talk questions b.) Explain questions c.) Hard questions d.) Think questions
d.) Think questions
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Cannot
Absolute
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Never
Absolute
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Only
Absolute
'Only' is an example of a qualified term.
False
Answers to response questions should always be written in complete sentences.
False
Definitions and vocabulary words can never be part of response questions.
False
Essay tests tend to focus on facts and information recall.
False
Fill in the blank answers usually require a statement with supporting details for the answer to be correct.
False
For a statement to be considered false, every part of the sentence must be false.
False
If you must use an outline for an essay answer, you do not need to use complete thoughts.
False
It is not necessary to spend a large amount of time preparing for an essay because you are never really sure of what the questions will be.
False
Setting up a meeting with your teacher will not present an opportunity to find out what types of questions will be on an essay test.
False
Crossing out answers that could not possibly be correct is called 'eliminating answers.'
True
Dictionaries are considered a resource allowed in an open book test.
True
Eliminating silly or impossible answers should be done first when crossing out possible answer choices.
True
For open book tests, you don't need to know everything, just where to find everything.
True
Going back to look for questions that may have originally misread, and consequently gotten wrong, is called a.) Reviewing b.) Relooking c.) Rewinding d.) Redoing
a.) Reviewing
Tandry cannot figure out how his teacher wants him to answer a short essay question on the test he's taking. Where should he look to get more information? a.) In his study guide b.) On his classmate's paper c.) In the test directions d.) None of these
c.) In the test directions
Casey has an open book test in his physics class tomorrow and will need to use many formulas. Which of the following is the best strategy Casey could use to organize his formulas? a.) Highlight the formulas in his school's textbook b.) Write the formulas on his hand for easy access c.) List all of the formulas on a separate sheet of paper d.) Indicate where formulas are located in the book using sticky notes
c.) List all of the formulas on a separate sheet of paper
Which of the following answer choices should be eliminated first from this question? "Who was the first man to walk on the moon?" a.) Neil Armstrong b.) Buzz Aldrin c.) Mickey Mouse d.) John Glenn
c.) Mickey Mouse
Before a response test, a student should a.) Create a study guide b.) Talk to a teacher for study suggestions c.) Formulate potential test questions d.) All of these
d.) All of these
Provide examples which support your argument, either for or against, raising the driving age to 18. The directive which fits the above essay question is a.) Discuss b.) Explain c.) Describe d.) All of these
d.) All of these
It is only necessary to underline information in the question, not the answer choices.
False
It is only necessary to underline vocabulary words identified in a test question.
False
Statements with absolute terms are always false.
False
The beginning of each supporting paragraph can be vague because you will include additional details in the rest of the paragraph.
False
The more resources you have to choose from during an open book test, the better you will do on the test because more information is available to you.
False
There is no need to eliminate answers if you already know which answer choice is correct.
False
To summarize means to give three examples and several supporting details for each.
False
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition George Washington may have been afraid of snakes.
Qualified
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition It is possible that baseball was created by Italian citizens.
Qualified
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition May
Qualified
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Possibly
Qualified
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Some frog species only have one leg.
Qualified
"Frogs are never red." This is an absolute statement.
True
'All monkeys have tails' is an absolute statement.
True
A fill in the blank question is considered a response question.
True
A short essay answer usually requires one or two supporting details to your answer.
True
A student should always read the directions to a test or question so they know what is expected of them when answering the questions.
True
A test's directions often clarify any questions a student might have about answering a response question.
True
An important step in preparing for a response test is to develop a study guide.
True
An index will help you locate information in your materials during an open book test.
True
Best answer tests always include the correct answer as one of the possible answer choices.
True
Free association involves writing down one or two key terms to help you remember more key terms.
True
If you are not able to complete a question right away, clues to the answer may be hidden in other test questions.
True
If you do not recall the exact date of an event, it is okay to use a general time reference instead.
True
Memorizing basic facts to include in your essays is an important part of essay preparation.
True
Misspelled words may bring your essay score down.
True
Misspelled words or poor grammar may make your essay hard to understand, which will affect your grade.
True
Most students overestimate their skill level and abilities to take open book tests.
True
One should read every possible answer to a multiple choice question before selecting a final answer.
True
Open book tests are about problem solving and applying information.
True
Outlining is the first step in writing an essay answer.
True
Planning for an essay test is just as important as how you write the essays during the test.
True
Preparation is the key to doing well on an open book test.
True
Response questions depend on the test taker's ability to recall information.
True
Statements with qualified terms tend to be true.
True
Students who simply copy from the book are committing plagiarism and may be accused of cheating.
True
The 5 paragraph format includes an introduction, supporting evidence and a summary.
True
The paragraphs in an essay should always be written in complete sentences.
True
Using information in context is a skill teachers are looking for on essay tests.
True
When it comes to essay tests, understanding the relationships among concepts is more important than memorizing facts and details.
True
You should have as few materials as possible during an open book test, but with as much concise information as you can fit into them.
True
A strong summary will mention a.) All three of the three supporting details to an argument b.) The reason the essay question was chosen by the student c.) The student's personal feelings about an essay topic d.) A fourth supporting detail to the essay's argument
a.) All three of the three supporting details to an argument
The only time to not use complete sentences in an essay is when a.) Complete sentences are always necessary in ANY answer to an essay question b.) You don't know what to write about, so you list the vocabulary words associated with the topic c.) You have no choice but to outline your answer d.) Complete sentences are never necessary as long as you can get your point across in the answer
a.) Complete sentences are always necessary in ANY answer to an essay question
What is the first step once an essay question has been chosen? a.) Create an outline for the answer b.) Identify vocabulary to be used c.) Summarize the three main points d.) Write the essay
a.) Create an outline for the answer
Fill in the blank questions usually require______________in the answer. a.) One key word b.) A list of vocabulary words c.) Complete sentences d.) None of these
a.) One key word
Fill in the blank questions are considered___________questions. a.) Response b.) Matching c.) Best answer d.) None of these
a.) Response
Why is it important to keep formulas separate from other information? a.) So they can be quickly and easily referenced b.) So the numbers in the formulas aren't confused with page numbers for other topics c.) Both of these d.) None of these
a.) So they can be quickly and easily referenced
Reading the directions to a test is important because a.) The directions may help you from being confused about how to answer a question b.) The directions can give you the answers to a test c.) The directions can give you the answers to a test d.) All of these
a.) The directions may help you from being confused about how to answer a question
If you have a choice of questions to answer on an essay test, always pick the most difficult questions because those will earn you the most points. a.) The questions that you know a lot about so you can then focus on the more difficult ones b.) The questions which call for a 5 paragraph essay because those are easiest to outline c.) The ones that are worth the fewest points because you can finish those quickly d.) Any of these
a.) The questions that you know a lot about so you can then focus on the more difficult ones
If you have a choice of questions to answer on an essay test, which questions should you answer first? a.) The questions that you know a lot about so you can then focus on the more difficult ones b.) The questions which call for a 5 paragraph essay because those are easiest to outline c.) The ones that are worth the fewest points because you can finish those quickly d.) Any of these
a.) The questions that you know a lot about so you can then focus on the more difficult ones
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition No plant can survive without water.
absolute
The moon can always be seen from every part of the earth. This is a(n) ____________statement. a.) Qualified b.) Absolute c.) Neither of these d.) Both of these
b.) Absolute
On an open book test, Anna was asked to predict how American laws may affect the Mexican way of life if the US Constitution was applied to Mexico's laws. This open book test question a.) Asks students to compare and contrast American and Mexican government b.) Asks students to apply information to new situations c.) Asks students to solve a problem with information d.) None of these
b.) Asks students to apply information to new situations
Thomas is writing practice outlines for his upcoming essay test. His practice outlines should a.) Be fully detailed with supporting evidence so he doesn't have to create them from scratch when he takes the test b.) Be short and simple so he can elaborate on them in the actual test c.) Either of these d.) None of these
b.) Be short and simple so he can elaborate on them in the actual test
A good study strategy to predict what types of questions will be on a response test is to a.) Create a topic list b.) Create your own practice questions c.) Create a study timeline d.) None of these
b.) Create your own practice questions
What necessary information is missing from this formula page? W-work F-force x-distance Work = force(distance) W = Fx a.) Formula numbers b.) Formula title c.) Formula origin d.) All of these
b.) Formula title
Best answer tests include a.) Matching and multiple choice tests b.) Multiple choice, T/F and matching tests c.) Multiple choice and matching tests only d.) None of these
b.) Multiple choice, T/F and matching tests
The purpose of creating a practice outline is to a.) List all possible key terms to be used in your outline b.) Organize and learn information c.) Memorize vocabulary words and their definitions d.) All of these
b.) Organize and learn information
If you copy your answers directly from the book, your teacher may a.) Praise you for giving correct answers b.) Scold you for committing plagiarism c.) Add points to your final score d.) None of these
b.) Scold you for committing plagiarism
Best answer questions always include a.) Qualified and absolute terms b.) The correct answer c.) Important vocabulary words d.) None of the above
b.) The correct answer
Approximately how many times should you review and practice possible fill in the blank questions that may be on a test? a.) 5-10 times b.) Until they can be easily answered c.) 1-3 times, to get a good feeling about what the possible answers could be d.) 2-5 times
b.) Until they can be easily answered
A good place to get hints about how to answer a response question could be a.) Your teacher b.) The rest of the test c.) Both of these d.) None of these
c.) Both of these
Response questions can possibly have a.) One correct answer b.) More than one answer c.) Both of these d.) None of these
c.) Both of these
To find any special information about how to complete a test, the student should a.) Look in their study guide b.) Ask a classmate c.) Carefully read the directions d.) None of these
c.) Carefully read the directions
Anna was asked to show proof that the amendments to the US Constitution have improved our country's way of life. Anna has been asked to a.) Solve a problem b.) Apply new information c.) Give examples d.) None of these
c.) Give examples
The 5 paragraph essay format includes a.) An introduction b.) Three supporting details c.) A summary d.) All of these
d.) All of these
What statement should you use if you do not recall the exact date of an event? a.) Near the end of the 20th century... b.) In the late 1900's... c.) Around the time of ________... d.) Any of these would work
d.) Any of these would work
Which of the following strategies will help you to stay focused and on topic while writing your essay? a.) Outlining b.) The 5 paragraph format c.) Neither 'a' nor 'b' d.) Both 'a' and 'b'
d.) Both 'a' and 'b'
A way to categorize information and point you to where to find that information is called a.) An index b.) A glossary c.) A table of contents d.) Both A and C
d.) Both A and C
List the similarities and differences among American settlers and Native Americans. Which directive fits the above essay question? a.) Describe b.) Explain c.) List d.) Compare and contrast
d.) Compare and contrast
A_______________test depends on the test taker's ability to recall specific information. a.) True/False b.) Matching c.) Best answer d.) None of these
d.) None of these
