Chapter 4: taking tests

There are multiple test-taking strategies. Which one can help build your confidence?

Answer the easiest questions first.

Select all that apply Which of these are among the principles that will help you do your best when taking a test, provided no contrary instruction is given?

Answer the easiest questions first. Wright legibly and on only one side of the paper.

Select all that apply Identify strategies that are appropriate when answering true-false test questions.

Begin by answering the questions you are sure you know. Pay attention to key words like "never", "always" and "sometimes."

Hurried, last-minute studying is called (blank).

Blank 1: cramming, cram, or crammed

What is one reason students should construct a test prior to the actual test?

Constructing tests and taking them are excellent ways to cement the material into memory.

Select all that apply Which of the following are good ways to test yourself prior to a class test or exam?

Create a test for yourself. Construct a test and administer it to another student or study group. Use any practice tests provided in the textbook or on the course website.

Which of following is NOT a recommended strategy for taking online tests?

Delay starting your online test until the last minute, so you can study more.

What is NOT among the recommendations made in your textbook for test-taking?

Double-check your answers against what you have prepared on your cell phone.

Reviewing your test prior to submitting it is associated with which of the P.O.W.E.R. process steps?

Evaluate

True or false: Despite the type of test, students will most benefit from using a single, consistent test preparation strategy. True false question.

False

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for preparing for a test with short-answer and fill-in questions?

Focus on the recall of specific, detailed information.

Select all that apply Which of the following types of test question are matched with the appropriate style of preparation?

For short-answer and fill-in questions: Focus on the recall of specific, detailed information. For essay questions: Review notes; create and answer potential questions; and check yourself for areas in which your knowledge is weak.

Select all that apply Before studying, it is important to know as much as possible about the upcoming test so that you can properly prepare. Which of the following are useful questions to ask yourself concerning "how to study" for an upcoming challenge of this sort?

How much does the test factor into your final grade? Will sample questions be provided?

Why is it important to review a test before submitting it?

It can make a difference in your final score.

Which of the following is true about any point weighting information provided with the test?

It gives you an idea of how to allocate your time.

Select all that apply Identify advantages of using learning or tutorial centers on campus.

Just knowing about available resources can boost your confidence. Students who have taken the course with your instructor can give you tips on that instructor's tests. Students who have taken the course can offer great advice on mastering course material.

Select all that apply Identify appropriate test-taking strategies.

Know what kind of tests you are preparing for. Attend classes and complete assignments.

Select all that apply Which of the following are true of tests and testing?

Knowing that you'll be tested on material motivates you to learn it. Tests identify what you know and what you still need to learn. Tests help you see how your performance compares to that of others.

Which of the steps in the P.O.W.E.R. process is involved in bringing the right tools to the test?

Organize

Which of the following is NOT recommended for short-answer tests?

Organize your answer in a lengthy introduction.

Select all that apply Which of the following are recommended strategies for answering multiple choice questions? (Select all that apply.)

Read the question and instructions carefully. Try to answer in your head before you look at the possible answers.

Select all that apply You have just been handed your test. What are the preliminary actions in tackling the test?

Read the test instructions carefully and listen for any last minute changes. Skim through the entire test before you begin answering any questions.

What does the textbook recommend as the first thing to do once you have received your test?

Take one or more deep breaths.

Which of the following is a "fill-in" test question?

The United States has ________ states.

Select all that apply Which of the following are among the steps in successfully preparing for an essay test?

Think of likely essay test questions. Reread your notes and review highlighted reading material.

True or false: In general, the actual answers for true-false questions are more likely to be true than false.

True

True or false: Preparing for a testing situation requires having a good understanding of the test type—such as whether it is a 10-minute review quiz or a 60-minute essay-based exam.

True

Select all that apply If you're satisfied that you've checked and evaluated your answers on a test and find yourself with some time left, which of the following does your textbook recommend?

Turn in your test and let it go. Allow yourself the luxury of knowing you've done your best.

The act of answering questions during a test is associated with which step in the P.O.W.E.R. process?

Work

The following is NOT recommended for answering essay questions?

Write passionate and opinionated introductions.

Select all that apply What are the benefits of an initial read-through of a test?

You can ensure that you have all pages of the test. You can verify that all of the test pages are readable. You can trigger memories with the "intra-test knowledge."

Select all that apply Which of the following are reasons to answer the easiest questions first?

You can leave more time to think about tougher questions. You can build up your confidence.

Academic honesty is

a foundation of civility in the classroom.

Select all that apply Symptoms related to test anxiety include

a shaky or frantic feeling. gritting teeth.

The reason you might want to plan on a minute to panic prior to a test is that

acknowledging your concerns might help you recover from your initial fears.

Select all that apply Essay answers are improved when they

address every aspect of the question. include examples. point out differences and similarities.

Many colleges have a learning center or tutorial office that is staffed by

advanced students who may have already completed the course you are taking.

Select all that apply An initial read-through of the test will

allow you to verify you have every page and that every page is readable. give you a "heads-up" if the test is significantly different from what your instructor led you to expect. give you a chance to jot down any lists, formulas, or key facts you see you will need but may forget under pressure.

All the things you do during a course help to prepare you for

an exam.

Select all that apply The best approach to getting good test grades includes

attending class faithfully. completing all class assignments on time.

Select all that apply If taking an online test in a campus testing center, you should

bring a photo ID. find out ahead of time what restrictions or rules the online testing center enforces

Examples of essay questions include those asking you to

compare or contrast two separate sets of material.

A(n) (Blank) test question requires a fairly extended, on-the-spot composition about some topic.

essay

Short-answer and fill-in questions are similar to ________ questions because they require the student to recall key information rather than to find it on the test page.

essay

Select all that apply In which of the following are a type of test question matched with the correct description?

essay: requires an extended, on-the-spot composition about some topic matching: presents to lists of related information, where you are asked to pair up those that go together

Planning ahead for an open-book test is

essential because there may not be much time to look up information.

True or false: If you have completed your test and reviewed it, you should continue to work on it if others are still taking their test.

false

True or false: The best approach to answering multiple-choice test questions is to skim the choices and choose the answer that immediately seems the best, then move on to the next question.

false

A(n) ________ test question requires the student to add one or more missing words to a sentence or series of sentences.

fill-in

When examining mistakes you made on a test, it is important to

gain an idea of the material you didn't fully understand or remember.

An initial read-through of the test will

give you a chance to jot down any lists, formulas, or key facts you see you will need but may forget under pressure. allow you to verify you have every page and that every page is readable. give you a "heads-up" if the test is significantly different from what your instructor led you to expect.

Students and instructors share a dislike for tests because they place a focus on ________ instead of learning for learning's sake. Multiple choice question.

grades

The object of a true-false question on a test is for the student to indicate

if a statement is accurate or inaccurate.

Select all that apply Identify the benefits of belonging to a study group.

motivation for members to perform well additional help for organizing material provides new perspectives

A(n) ________ question on a test usually contains a question or statement that is followed by a series of possible answers.

multiple choice

Which of the following is the more complete but accurate list of the "tools" you should prepare for a test?

pens, pencils, watch, notes, textbook, photo ID, a plan for dealing with panic, and your attention

Copying another person's work and passing it off as your own is known as

plagiarism.

Readying test-taking strategies, such as engaging in appropriate study methods and getting plenty of rest, correspond to which aspect of the P.O.W.E.R. Plan?

prepare

If you must cram for a test, your plan should include Multiple choice question.

preparing a one-page summary.

The object of a short-answer question on a test is prompt students to

recall a key piece of information.

The best strategy for answering matching questions is to

reduce the size of both columns by first answering the items you're confident about.

Reviewing test results is associated with which of the P.O.W.E.R. process steps?

rethink

The object of a multiple-choice question is for the student to

select the best response from the choices offered.

A ________ test question requires brief responses in a mini-essay format.

short-answer

When preparing for an essay test, you should

spend some of your study time jotting down key ideas and phrases.

all, informal groups of students whose purpose is to help members work together and study for a test are called

study groups.

Select all that apply Short-answer and fill-in answers are improved when you

supply specific information. use precise, to-the-point answers.

Test anxiety is a ________ condition characterized by fears and concerns about test taking.

temporary

Select all that apply The purpose of a well-constructed test is

to identify what you still need to learn. to identify what you know.

A(n) ________ question on a test presents statements about a topic that are either accurate or inaccurate.

true-false

Matching questions on a test typically present the student with

two columns of related information.