1. Negotiating the College Base Exam Presented by: Michael Frizell, Director Missouri State University

2. The Test and 265 to pass As long as necessary Section Waivers 235 to pass 2 years for retakes

3. Test Scores… Lowest Score (theoretically) 80 Highest Score (theoretically) 540

4. What's the C-Base? The C-Base is a criterion-referenced test Measures how a student master’s a set of skills, not how well a student scores against other students. Social Studies American HistoryGeography Science Earth ScienceBiology Mathematics Basic MathAlgebra, some Geometry English Writing Reading & Literature FOUR AREAS:

5. What To Bring With You Admission Ticket/Letter Photo ID Two or more #2 Pencils Basic Calculator Watch Layers of Clothing Directions to Test Site Testing Procedures :

6. What NOT To Bring With You Food Drink Scientific Calculator Bad Attitude Testing Procedures :

7. TEST STRESS I have visible signs of nervousness such as sweaty palms, shaky hands, and so on right before a test. I have “butterflies” in my stomach before a test. I feel nauseated before a test. I read through the test and feel that I do not know any of the answers. I panic before and during a test. My mind goes blank during a test. I remember the information that I blanked on once I get out of the testing situation. I have trouble sleeping the night before a test. I make mistakes on easy questions or put answers in the wrong places. I have difficulty choosing answers.

8. TEST STRESS Some is needed No excuses Change negativity Prepare Body Take Control Visit Test Site

9. TEST STRESS AVOID Large Meals CaffeineSmoking Altering Your Routine INCREASE Movement Good Foods Positive Thoughts

10. The Nine Day Study Plan Day 9 Gather any old tests available and study guides in one place. Divide the material into FOUR EQUAL PARTS: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies. Schedule study time! 45 minutes per day. Day 8 Thoroughly review all material for the ENGLISH section. Write study sheets using your notes and text book in your own words. Identify main points within this area. Draw visual aides for clarity. Ask yourself questions about the material and quiz yourself. Go to the WRITING CENTER to practice the essay. Day 7 Repeat instructions, this time reviewing Mathematics. Go the MATH LAB with sample problems.

11. The Nine Day Study Plan Day 6 Repeat for Science Section. Visit MATH LAB with problems. Day 5 Repeat for part Social Studies Section. Visit WRITING CENTER for essay. Day 4 Schedule two 45 minutes sessions with a 15 minute break. Review English and Mathematics. Day 3 Schedule two 45 minutes sessions with a 15 minute break. Review Science and Social Studies. Day 2 Schedule one 45 minute session. Focus on the PROBLEM AREA (you’ll know by now which one).

12. The Nine Day Study Plan DAY 1 Do something fun! Sleep well! DON’T STUDY!

13. The Morning of the Test… Dress Eat! Take everything needed Don’t arrive too early! Talk to no one before …or after!

14. HOURS Call for Appointment! 836-6398 C-Base Practice starts on the half hour! Appointment with consultants begins after 40 minutes of writing. You may receive appointment email with appointment listed as top of the hour, however, due to the limits of the system.

15. Studying the Subject Areas: Authors Poetry Literature Movements History Writing Grammar Punctuation Structure Reading Mood Style Tone Subject ENGLISH

16. Studying the Subject Areas: Mathematics General Math Geometry Algebra

17. Studying the Subject Areas: SCIENCE Biolog y Basic s Cells Key Words and Ideas Chemistry Basics Graph s and Charts Metrics Physics Earth Science Scientific Notation Basic Concepts

18. Studying the Subject Areas: Social Studies Government United States Concepts Geography Major landmarks Maps, etc. History United States Major time periods

19. THANK YOU! 1 st Floor, Meyer Library http://bearclaw.missouristate.edu (417) 836-5006 BearCLAW@MissouriState.edu http://bearclaw.missouristate.edu BearCLAW@MissouriState.edu Michael Frizell Director of Student Learning Services Meyer Library 112 MichaelFrizell@MissouriState.edu (417) 836-5006 For questions about… The Absent Professor Program & Prefects http://AbsentProf.MissouriState.edu Group-Led Educational Experience (GLEE) Formerly: The Supplemental Instruction Program (SI) http://SI.MissouriState.edu The Writing Center http://WritingCenter.MissouriState.edu WritingCenter@MissouriState.edu Diana Garland Director of the Learning Commons Meyer Library 113 DianaGarland@MissouriState.edu (417) 836-4229 For questions about… Subject- Area Tutoring Math Drop-In Tables Focused Drop-In Tables Study Skills Specialists