Open Book Tests

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

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

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

True or False: Open book tests usually require students to recall facts and basic information about key concepts and topics.

False

True or 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

True or False: Using your friend's list of key topics that might be on an open book test is sufficient preparation for the test.

False

True or False: A quality organization strategy before an open book test includes creating an information retrieval system.

True

True or False: An index will help you locate information in your materials during an open book test.

True

True or False: Dictionaries are considered a resource allowed in an open book test.

True

True or False: For open book tests, you don't need to know everything, just where to find everything.

True

True or False: Most students overestimate their skill level and abilities to take open book tests.

True

True or False: Open book tests are about problem solving and applying information.

True

True or False: Open book tests often ask students to evaluate the relationships between concepts.

True

True or False: Preparation is the key to doing well on an open book test.

True

True or False: 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

Including a flowchart in your open book test materials will help to... a. Identify relationships among topics b. Present information in chronological order c. Identify the flow of information d. None of these

A

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

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