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Chapter 4 taking tests
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. Select all that apply The best approach to getting good test grades includes - attending class faithfully. completing all class assignments on time. 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 True or false: Despite the type of test, students will most benefit from using a single, consistent test preparation strategy. True false question. - False 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. Select all that apply Identify appropriate test-taking strategies. - Know what kind of tests you are preparing for. Attend classes and complete assignments. All the things you do during a course help to prepare you for - an exam.
When preparing for an essay test, you should - spend some of your study time jotting down key ideas and phrases. 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? 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. Examples of essay questions include those asking you to - compare or contrast two separate sets of material. A ________ test question requires brief responses in a mini-essay format. - short-answer 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. A(n) (Blank) test question requires a fairly extended, on-the-spot composition about some topic. - essay Which of the following is a "fill-in" test question? - The United States has ________ states. The object of a short-answer question on a test is prompt students to - recall a key piece of information.
The object of a true-false question on a test is for the student to indicate - if a statement is accurate or inaccurate. 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. Hurried, last-minute studying is called (blank). - Blank 1: cramming, cram, or crammed Test anxiety is a ________ condition characterized by fears and concerns about test taking. - temporary 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 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 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 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. 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. If you must cram for a test, your plan should include Multiple choice question. - preparing a one-page summary. Which of the steps in the P.O.W.E.R. process is involved in bringing the right tools to the test? - Organize 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 What does the textbook recommend as the first thing to do once you have received your test? - Take one or more deep breaths. 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. 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. 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. The act of answering questions during a test is associated with which step in the P.O.W.E.R. process? - Work Select all that apply
The following is NOT recommended for answering essay questions? - Write passionate and opinionated introductions. Which of the following is NOT recommended for short-answer tests? - Organize your answer in a lengthy introduction. There are multiple test-taking strategies. Which one can help build your confidence? - Answer the easiest questions first. 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. 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. Select all that apply Essay answers are improved when they - address every aspect of the question. include examples. point out differences and similarities. Select all that apply Short-answer and fill-in answers are improved when you - supply specific information. use precise, to-the-point answers. 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
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." The best strategy for answering matching questions is to - reduce the size of both columns by first answering the items you're confident about. True or false: In general, the actual answers for true-false questions are more likely to be true than false.
- True Academic honesty is - a foundation of civility in the classroom. Matching questions on a test typically present the student with - two columns of related information. Reviewing your test prior to submitting it is associated with which of the P.O.W.E.R. process steps? - Evaluate 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. Reviewing test results is associated with which of the P.O.W.E.R. process steps? - rethink Copying another person's work and passing it off as your own is known as - plagiarism. Why is it important to review a test before submitting it? - It can make a difference in your final score. 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
