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