Chapter 4: Taking Tests

Quizzes may vary from one instructor to another. Which of the following are common?

-A single quiz can be combined with other quizzes to have a major impact on your final grade. -A quiz can cover as little a single reading assignment.

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.

Exams vary from one instructor to another. Which of the following are commonly the case? (Check all that apply.)

-Exams are usually given at the end of the term but can also be given at the midpoint. -Exams assess knowledge of extensive course material.

Which of the following types of test question are matched with the appropriate style of preparation?

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

Which of the following are useful questions to ask yourself concerning "how to study" for an upcoming test in your college?

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

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.

Which of the following are among the steps in successfully preparing for an essay test?

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

Tests vary from one instructor to another. Which of the following are usually the case? (Check all that apply.)

-Tests have more grading weight than a quiz but less than an exam. -Tests are given every few weeks of the term.

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? (Check all that apply.)

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

Symptoms related to test anxiety include

-a shaky or frantic feeling. -gritting teeth.

The best approach to getting good test grades includes

-completing all class assignments on time. -attending class faithfully.

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

If taking an online test in a campus testing center, you should

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

Essay answers are improved when they

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

Identify the benefits of belonging to a study group.

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

The purpose of a well-constructed test is

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

Which of the following strategies is recommended prior to the start of a test?

Avoid the temptation to draw comparisons and conclusions about the amount of time you and your friends have studied.

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.

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.

Reviewing your test prior to submitting it is associated with which of the POWER process steps?

Evaluate

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

False

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

It can make a difference in your final score.

Which of the steps in the POWER process is involved in bringing the right tools to the test?

Organize

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

Take one or more deep breaths.

The following is NOT recommended for answering essay questions?

Write passionate and opinionated introductions.

Academic honesty is

a foundation of civility in the classroom

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.

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.

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

an exam.

Hurried, last-minute studying is called

cramming

are the most substantial type of assessment and usually cover your knowledge of material for the entire course or half the course.

exams

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

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.

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

grades

Taking a few deep breaths prior to the start of a test

helps displace initial feelings of panic and anxiety.

Academic Blank______ is completing and turning in only one's own work under one's own name.

honesty

Preparing for tests properly is a Blank______ proposition.

long-term

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 POWER Plan?

prepare

If you must cram for a test, your plan should include

preparing a one-page summary.

A brief assessment that usually tests on only a small amount of material is commonly called a(n)

quiz

Reviewing test results is associated with which of the POWER process steps?

rethink

When preparing for an essay test, you should

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

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

study groups.

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

temporary

A(n) Blank______ is normally a more extensive assessment than a quiz and covers more material but it is not the most comprehensive form of evaluation.

test

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