TEST PREPARATION AND OTHER TESTING ISSUES

Here are the best answers to the test preparation quiz. "Hit" each response to read a commentary on each issue. Be sure to look for the post-test review materials in Q19.

TEST PREPARATION AND OTHER TESTING ISSUES Best Answers

Activity or action: Y/N

1. I gather up my assignments, readings and notes and go over them for the first time a day or two before the test. N

2. I know exactly what kinds of questions will be on the test. Y

3. I study the same way regardless of what kind of questions (essays, multiple choice, T/F) will be on the test. N

4. Studying for a test usually means I have to cut classes or let other assignments slide while I do it. N

5. When I study for essay exams I try to map out the general concepts and ideas (not just memorize facts). Y

6. I test my understanding with practice questions I make up or obtain from the prof. or from old exams. Y

7. I begin planning for, and reviewing for the test several days or a week or so before the test. Y

8. When formulas are involved, I memorize them even if I don't understand them. N

9. I know exactly what material will be covered on the test. Y

10. I usually have a late night study session the night before the test. N

11. I know how to study for, and answer multiple-choice (or essay or true-false or short-answer or computation) exams. Y

12. I start the test by carefully reading the directions. Y

13. I always start with the first question and work my way through the questions in order. N

14. I often find myself pushed for time towards the end of an exam. N

15. After an exam I often realize I made mistakes on stuff I knew but I didn't read the question or missed something out I knew. N

16. If I get stuck on one question I skip it and try to get back to it later. Y

17. I often feel panicky and out of control as I go into a test. N

18. I leave as soon as I finish the last question. N

19. When I get the exam back I check the prof.'s graded and added it all up correctly and then that's that! N

TEST PREPARATION AND OTHER TESTING ISSUES Best Answers
Activity or action:		Y/N
1.	I gather up my assignments, readings and notes and go over them for the first time a day or two before the test.	N
2.	I know exactly what kinds of questions will be on the test.	Y
3.	I study the same way regardless of what kind of questions (essays, multiple choice, T/F) will be on the test.	N
4.	Studying for a test usually means I have to cut classes or let other assignments slide while I do it.	N
5.	When I study for essay exams I try to map out the general concepts and ideas (not just memorize facts).	Y
6.	I test my understanding with practice questions I make up or obtain from the prof. or from old exams.	Y
7.	I begin planning for, and reviewing for the test several days or a week or so before the test.	Y
8.	When formulas are involved, I memorize them even if I don't understand them.	N
9.	I know exactly what material will be covered on the test.	Y
10.	I usually have a late night study session the night before the test.	N
11.	I know how to study for, and answer multiple-choice (or essay or true-false or short-answer or computation) exams.	Y
12.	I start the test by carefully reading the directions.	Y
13.	I always start with the first question and work my way through the questions in order.	N
14.	I often find myself pushed for time towards the end of an exam.	N
15.	After an exam I often realize I made mistakes on stuff I knew but I didn't read the question or missed something out I knew.	N
16.	If I get stuck on one question I skip it and try to get back to it later.	Y
17.	I often feel panicky and out of control as I go into a test.	N
18.	I leave as soon as I finish the last question.	N
19.	When I get the exam back I check the prof.'s graded and added it all up correctly and then that's that!	N