POWER Chapter 5 - Taking Tests
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