Learn smart chapter 5

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?

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

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.

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.

Hurried, last-minute studying is called ___________.

Cramming

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

Honesty

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

Organize

Essay answers are improved when they

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

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

preparing a one-page summary.

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

temporary

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.

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 following is NOT recommended for short-answer tests?

Organize your answer in a lengthy introduction.

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

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.

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

an exam.

Examples of essay questions include those asking you to

compare or contrast two separate sets of material.

The best approach to getting good test grades includes

completing all class assignments on time. attending class faithfully.

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

plagiarism.

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

study groups.

Short-answer and fill-in answers are improved when you

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

Which of the following indicates a matching test question?

Connect the author to the book title.

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

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. Create a test for yourself.

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

Essay

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

Evaluate

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

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.

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 can offer great advice on mastering course material. Students who have taken the course with your instructor can give you tips on that instructor's tests.

Identify appropriate test-taking strategies.

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

A ________ test question presents two lists of related information, arranged in column form, typically with a request to pair related items.

Matching

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

Rethink

Identify the recommended way to respond to the grades you receive on a test.

Review, reflect, and learn from the errors.

Which of the following are true of tests and testing?

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

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?

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

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.

Identify the benefits of belonging to a study group.

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

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.

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.

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 ________ 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.

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

if a statement is accurate or inaccurate.

Preparing for tests properly is a ________ proposition.

long-term

In which of the following are a type of test question matched with the correct description?

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

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

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

select the best response from the choices offered.

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

true-false