Deck 4: Taking Tests

Question 1

To do well on multiple-choice,true-false,and matching tests,you need to guess well and understand general ideas.

Answer 1

False
Explanation: To do well on these tests,you must put your memory into high gear and master a great many facts.

Question 2

A well-constructed test determines your fundamental abilities and potential.

Answer 2

False
Explanation: A well-constructed test simply identifies what you know and what you still need to learn.It is not an indication of your worth,abilities,or potential.

Question 3

When getting organized for a test,you should do which of the following? Click all that apply.

A)visit an anxiety counselor.
B)bring a watch.
C)listen carefully to the instructions.
D)bring at least two pens.
E)assume that the instructor will provide the supplies needed to take the test.
F)Answers b,c,& d are correct

Answer 3

F
Explanation: Getting organized is an important element in test taking and should include bringing proper materials,listening closely to the instructions,and "planning to panic" (which helps to alleviate and address test anxiety).

Question 4

You receive your test back and learn that you have received a "C" letter grade.What should you do? Click all that apply.

A)Talk to your instructor and ask for help.
B)Recognize that this is not a subject you can do well in.
C)Look at your mistakes and try to figure out what went wrong.
D)Forget about it and move on to your next task.
E)Rethink your study strategies and make adjustments for future tests.
F)Answers a,c,& e are correct

Question 5

The easiest questions on the test should be answered first.

Question 6

It is important to depend on your first response to a test question and avoid changing your answer.

Question 7

An effective way to manage test anxiety is to

A)write important facts on index cards.
B)prepare thoroughly.
C)do most of your studying the night before the test.
D)try not to visualize the outcome of the test.

Question 8

Math tests do not appear to provoke any more anxiety than tests for other subjects.

Question 9

If an essay question asks you to critique a statement or a concept,your answer will

A)use evidence and arguments to convince the reader of a particular point.
B)show how things fit together and provide analogies.
C)track how events have evolved in a timeline.
D)judge and analyze,explaining what is wrong and right about a concept.
E)describe the similarities,and discuss the differences.

Question 10

The first step in educated guessing is to eliminate any obviously false answers.

Question 11

Rank the different types of assessments in order from least to most substantial.

A)exams,quizzes,tests
B)quizzes,exams,tests
C)tests,quizzes,exams
D)quizzes,tests,exams

Question 12

Advantages of study groups include all of the following,EXCEPT

A)they help members organize and structure the material.
B)they work well for all students,regardless of learning style.
C)they decrease students' chances of overlooking important material.
D)they allow students to share different perspectives on the material.

Question 13

_____________ questions typically ask for brief responses that require you to recall specific pieces of information.

A)Multiple-choice
B)Essay
C)True-false
D)Short-answer

Question 14

____________ questions tend to focus on the big picture.

A)Multiple-choice
B)Essay
C)Matching
D)True-false

Question 15

All of the following are useful strategies for dealing with math anxiety,EXCEPT

A)practicing math problems under pressure,using a timer.
B)reviewing math fundamentals before moving on to more advanced topics.
C)avoiding negative self-talk.
D)keeping in mind that math is harder for women than for men.

Question 16

The educated-guessing strategy can be most effective when answering what type of question?

A)matching
B)multiple-choice
C)essay
D)short-answer

Question 17

Before answering the questions on a test,you should read the instructions and skim through the entire test.

Question 18

You have been ill all week and unable to study for your test in literature tomorrow.Since you have only one evening to study,what are your best strategies? Click all that apply.

A)Stay up as late as necessary to review all the material.
B)Review the main focus of your notes and reading material.
C)Study only for an hour and then get plenty of rest.
D)Prepare a one-page summary sheet with hard-to-remember information.
E)Skim the literature that will be on the test to refresh your memory,but don't try to reread each piece
F)Answers b,d,& e are correct

Question 19

It is best to wait until after you do badly on a test to visit your campus learning or tutorial center.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about test anxiety are TRUE? Click all that apply.

A)It is a debilitating condition.
B)It is characterized by fears and concerns about test-taking.
C)It is a condition that almost everyone experiences to some degree.
D)It is more of a problem for some people than for others.
E)It usually requires taking calming drugs before the test.
F)Answers b,c,& d are correct

Question 21

What are the possible consequences of academic dishonesty?

Question 22

In the Prepare section of Chapter 4,the text discusses a number of ways that you can prepare for tests.Please discuss,in your own words and with examples,three of the recommended strategies.

Question 23

Explain in your own words what the term "academic honesty" means and why it is important.

Question 24

Please list four examples of behavior that violate academic honesty.

Question 25

You are taking an Honors course which you and your classmates find quite challenging.Four of you decide to form a study group in order to prepare for a midterm exam.Briefly describe how you would set up and use the study group to improve your chances in the upcoming test.What are some of the benefits of a study group?

Question 26

Chapter 4 of P.O.W.E.R.Learning and Your Life discusses various test-taking strategies you can use to answer specific types of questions.Please list three strategies you can use to answer essay questions.