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Test Strategies: True/False

27brandc — 2023-11-27 14:30:01 UTC

During a true or false section of a test, pay attention to key words in the sentences. For example, key words such as "usually," "sometimes," and generally" typically lead to a true answer. Other key words like "never," "always," and "every," typically lead to a false answer.

1. Test Strategies

27wynnec — 2023-11-27 14:40:02 UTC

Test taking strategies can help you get a higher grade even if you did not study much. The following are examples of different ways to improve your performance on tests.

Test Strategies: Multiple Choice

27brandc — 2023-11-27 14:43:05 UTC

Look for key words and numbers in the question. Pay attention to the tense of the verbs and that the verbs and nouns agree. Use the process of elimination to cross out the obvious wrong answers first.

Test Strategies: Essay

27brandc — 2023-11-27 14:52:33 UTC

Read directions carefully and make sure you answer all of the questions in your essay. Pay attention to instruction words in the question (i.e. analyze, compare, contrast, describe, discuss, evaluate, explain, prove, summarize). When writing an essay on a test, use the ROW strategy.

R - Read the question multiple times

O - Outline main topics

W - Write the essay

2. Stress Management

27wynnec — 2023-11-27 15:03:53 UTC

Stress management is learning how to cope with anxiety and stress caused by school. Some tips to reduce stress are: listening to music, going for a walk, using apps for meditation, spending time with friends, and doing breathing exercises.

Stress Management: Test Anxiety

27brandc — 2023-11-27 15:13:36 UTC

Prepare well for a test so that you are not cramming the night before and getting stressed out. During the test, read the directions for each questions carefully. Budget you time during the test so you know how long you should work on each problem.

3. Note Taking

27brandc — 2023-12-01 18:12:43 UTC

While you are taking notes, listen for word/visual cues. For example, if a word is bolded or large on a presentation, it is important to write down. Any main ideas or definitons mentioned should be included in your notes. There are three main types of nate taking that you could use: outlining, mapping, and cornell. When you are finished writing your notes, go back through them and highlight or underline the most important information. This will make the material easier to study later on.

2. Writing Strategies

27brandc — 2023-12-01 18:13:32 UTC

A writing assingment like an essay can seem like a difficult task but is easier than you would expect if you break up the writing process. First brainstorm and organize your ideas. Laying out the foundation of your essay will be helpful when you go to actually write it. Next, form your rough draft, which does not have to be perfect. Edit you draft using the COPS method: capitalize, overall appearance, punctuation, and spelling. This will ensure you are catching all the possible mistakes in you essay. When you are finishing editing, rewrite for your final copy.