POWER Chapter 5 - Taking Tests

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what are matching test questions?

two lists of related info, arranged in columns - asked to pair up

what is analyze?

examine and break into component parts

what is interpret?

explain the meaning of something

what is justify?

explain why concept can be supported with examples of support

what is clarify?

explain with significant detail

what is discuss?

explain, review, consider

how do you know when to stop?

"let it go"- know you've done your best, wild guess

what is test anxiety?

a temporary condition characterized by fears and concerns about test-taking

what are fill-in test questions?

add one or more missing words to a sentence

what striving style dislikes studying and exams?

adventurers

what are test-taking strategies while writing the exam?

answer easiest questions first, write legibly and only on one side of the paper, master machine-scored tests

what striving style is diligent around studying because they are afraid of failing?

artists

what is state?

assert or explain

what are essay test questions?

fairly extended, on-the-spot composition about some topic

what is explain?

give reasons why or how, clarify, justify, illustrate

what do tests measure?

how well/much you studied, and test-taking skills

what is cramming?

hurried, last-minute studying

what is the biggest source of mistakes in machine-scored tests?

incomplete erasing

what striving style enjoy studying subjects they like and wing it on ones they don't?

intellectuals

what is critique?

judge/analyze, explain what's wrong/right of concept

what affects how well we do on tests?

kind of test, subject matter involved, understanding of test-taking strategies, how well we prepare

what striving style like being tested to demonstrate achievement?

leaders

what are drawbacks of study groups?

bad for those who work independently, "problem" members

how do you best answer T/F questions?

begin with ones you know, "never, always," choose "true" more tend to be true on exams

what is a quiz?

brief assessment of little material; add scores together to be significant

what are short-answer test questions?

brief responses in mini-essay

how do you reduce the anxiety on the day of a test?

bring the write tools (2 pens), bring a watch, bring your study notes (if allowed), resist the temptation to compare notes with your friends, plan on panicking, listen carefully to what instructor says before test handed out

things to find out before a test?

called, covers, time, how many questions, what type of questions, how graded, sample questions provided, previous tests available

how can test anxiety be beneficial?

can energize you, making you more attentive and vigilant, motivate to do your best

what is the evaluate step in test taking?

check over your work before handing in

what is the steps in cramming for success?

choose what you really need to study, one-page summary of hard to remember stuff, read class notes focus on highlighted, maximize study time

what is a term project?

completed outside class, individually or group, spans whole semester/term, broad focus, significant portion of grade, rubric

what is academic honesty?

completing and turning in only one's own work under one's own name

what is a guessing penalty?

deducting points for incorrect responses

what is contrast?

describe and compare differences

what is compare?

describe and explain similarities

what is compare and contrast?

describe and explain similarities and differences

how do students/instructors feel about tests?

don't like them - produce fear, anxiety, apprehension

what is an assignment?

done individually outside class, narrow focus, not worth more than 10-15%; research topic, read article, rubric

why is cramming bad?

likely forget because long-term retention nearly impossible

what should be done in a post-test analysis?

make sure marks added correctly, look at what learned/havent, reflect on performance, get the correct answers, talk to instructor for help

what are test preparation strategies?

match study methods to question types, test yourself, form a study group, on campus resources

what is a test?

more extensive, heavily weighted assessment, covers more material after each 1/3 or 1/4 term passes

what is an exam?

most substantial assessment, only one per course or midterm, heavily weighted

how are study groups beneficial?

organize/structure material, share perspectives, not overlook info, force rethink of material

what striving style enjoys recognition for achieving top marks but hard time disciplining to study?

performers

what is an educated guess?

practice of eliminating obviously false M/C answers and selecting the most likely answer from the remaining

how can you prevent bad test anxiety?

prepare thoroughly, take a realistic view of the test, eat right and get enough sleep, learn relaxation techniques, visualize success

what is the prepare step in test taking?

prepare to be tested, work every day, study

what is summarize?

provide condensed, precise list or narrative

what is enumerate?

provide list of ideas, concepts, reasons, items

what is outline?

provide overarching framework or explanation of concept, idea, event, phenomenon

what is evaluate?

provide pros/cons; opinion and justify it

what are multiple-choice test questions?

question or statement followed by number of possible answers

what are the steps to take to get good grades on a test?

read chapters before class, attend class/pay attn, review notes following class, create study notes, complete assignments/review feedback

how do you best answer multiple choice questions?

read question carefully, try to answer in your head, read each answer carefully, look for absolutes("every", "none" = rarely correct), be on guard for the word "not," underline key words, use an educated guess

what is the organize step in test taking?

ready yourself the day of the test

what is a good evaluation strategy towards the end of a test?

redo as many questions as time permits

what is the rethink step in test taking?

reflect on what you've learned when you get test back

what are definition test questions?

requires you to provide the meaning of a word

what is relate?

show how things fit together, analogies

how are tests valuable?

show what you know and what you need to learn

what is a study group?

small,informal group of students whose purpose us to help members work together and study for a test

what striving style try to do well to please teachers?

socalizes

what is intratest knowledge?

sometimes terms defined or mentioned in one part of test trigger memories that can help answer other questions

what striving style has structure and prepare in advance, excel with factural subjects?

stabilizers

what are true-false test questions?

statements about of topic that are either accurate or not, indicate T/F

what is the work step in test taking?

tackle the test wisely

what are some test-taking strategies at the start of the exam?

take a deep breath, read instructions carefully, know weighing of marks, initial read-through for each paper, jot down key knowledge on back first,

what is plagiarism?

taking credit for someone else's words, thoughts, idea - violates academic honesty

what is trace?

track/sketch out how events or circumstances have evolved; history/timeline

what is prove?

use evidence and arguments, convince reader of point

what is review?

describe or summarize, evaluate

what is define?

provide the meaning

what striving style do best on theoretical or interpretive tests?

visionaries


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