TEST TAKING SKILLS

TEST TAKING TIPS YOU ALREADY KNOW THIS STUFF, BUT LET’S REVIEW, SHALL WE? TWO BASIC TYPES OF MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS: YOU ALREADY KNOW THIS STUFF, BUT LET’S REVIEW, SHALL WE? TWO BASIC TYPES OF MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:

QUESTION 1. An incomplete statement followed by several answer choices Example: Most fossils form in a.Igneous rock b.Sand c.Sedimentary rock d.Metamorphic rock 1. An incomplete statement followed by several answer choices Example: Most fossils form in a.Igneous rock b.Sand c.Sedimentary rock d.Metamorphic rock

QUESTION 2. A question followed by several answer choices. Example: Which of these biomes is closest to the equator? a.Tiaga b.Desert c.Savanna d.Temperate Deciduous Forest 2. A question followed by several answer choices. Example: Which of these biomes is closest to the equator? a.Tiaga b.Desert c.Savanna d.Temperate Deciduous Forest

Guidelines To Emphasize 1. Circle important words in question. – Provides a focus for the student. 2. Read ALL answer choices. 3. Cross out answer choices you are certain are not correct - Helps narrow down the choices. 4. Look for two answer choices that are opposites – one of these is usually the correct answer. 1. Circle important words in question. – Provides a focus for the student. 2. Read ALL answer choices. 3. Cross out answer choices you are certain are not correct - Helps narrow down the choices. 4. Look for two answer choices that are opposites – one of these is usually the correct answer.

Guidelines cont. 5. Look for hints about correct answer choice in other test items. Encourage students to look back within the testing section for answers. 6.Look for “formal” language – if it sounds like a textbook definition, it probably is the right choice! 7.“All the above” – look for an INCORRECT answer – if one is found – it is NOT “all of the above” 5. Look for hints about correct answer choice in other test items. Encourage students to look back within the testing section for answers. 6.Look for “formal” language – if it sounds like a textbook definition, it probably is the right choice! 7.“All the above” – look for an INCORRECT answer – if one is found – it is NOT “all of the above”

Guidelines cont. 7.“None of the above” – look for a CORRECT answer – if find one – it is NOT “none of the above” 8.Review all labels on diagrams and charts and maps. 7.“None of the above” – look for a CORRECT answer – if find one – it is NOT “none of the above” 8.Review all labels on diagrams and charts and maps.

When in doubt of answer – always keep your first choice!

STUDY SKILLS

SQRW A READING AND NOTE-TAKING STRATEGY S= SURVEY : READ THE TITLE, INTRODUCTION, HEADINGS, AND SUMMARY. LOOK OVER DIAGRAMS AND MAPS. WHY DO THIS? BRINGS TO MIND WHAT STUDENT ALREADY KNOWS ABOUT TOPIC AND PREPARES STUDENT FOR LEARNING. S= SURVEY : READ THE TITLE, INTRODUCTION, HEADINGS, AND SUMMARY. LOOK OVER DIAGRAMS AND MAPS. WHY DO THIS? BRINGS TO MIND WHAT STUDENT ALREADY KNOWS ABOUT TOPIC AND PREPARES STUDENT FOR LEARNING.

FORM QUESTIONS IN YOUR MIND AS YOU READ. ASK WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY QUESTIONS AS YOU READ. WHY DO THIS? QUESTIONS PROVIDE A PURPOSE FOR READING AND HELP STAY FOCUSED ON THE READING ASSIGNMENT. FORM QUESTIONS IN YOUR MIND AS YOU READ. ASK WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY QUESTIONS AS YOU READ. WHY DO THIS? QUESTIONS PROVIDE A PURPOSE FOR READING AND HELP STAY FOCUSED ON THE READING ASSIGNMENT.

READ THE INFORMATION THAT FOLLOWS EACH HEADING TO FIND THE ANSWERS TO EACH QUESTION FORMED. WHY DO THIS? HELPS TO STAY FOCUSED AND FLEXIBLE AS INFORMATION IS GATHERED TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FORMED READ THE INFORMATION THAT FOLLOWS EACH HEADING TO FIND THE ANSWERS TO EACH QUESTION FORMED. WHY DO THIS? HELPS TO STAY FOCUSED AND FLEXIBLE AS INFORMATION IS GATHERED TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FORMED

WRITE EACH QUESTION AND ANSWER IN A NOTEBOOK. REVIEW ANSWER FOR CLARITY AND LEGIBLITY. MAKE SURE ALL IMPORTNT INFORMATION IS PRESENT IN ANSWER. WHY DO THIS? DON’T YOU WANT A GOOD GRADE? SHOULDN’T SOMEONE BE ABLE TO READ ALL THE WORK YOU’VE DONE? WRITE EACH QUESTION AND ANSWER IN A NOTEBOOK. REVIEW ANSWER FOR CLARITY AND LEGIBLITY. MAKE SURE ALL IMPORTNT INFORMATION IS PRESENT IN ANSWER. WHY DO THIS? DON’T YOU WANT A GOOD GRADE? SHOULDN’T SOMEONE BE ABLE TO READ ALL THE WORK YOU’VE DONE?

NOTE-TAKING TIPS TO SHARE HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES REPORT THAT NOTE-TAKING FROM THE TEXTBOOK AND FROM LECTURE IS A SKILL LACKING IN STUDENTS. WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP? LET’S FIND OUT, OK? HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES REPORT THAT NOTE-TAKING FROM THE TEXTBOOK AND FROM LECTURE IS A SKILL LACKING IN STUDENTS. WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP? LET’S FIND OUT, OK?

BEFORE CLASS REVIEW NOTES FROM PREVIOUS CLASS SESSION COMPLETE ALL ASSIGNED READINGS BEFORE CLASS SESSION BRING ALL NOTETAKING MATERIALS TO CLASS CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS IS WHAT COLLEGE PROFESSORS HAVE TO TELL THEIR STUDENTS? DOESN’T THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

DURING CLASS LISTEN FOR “SIGNAL STATEMENTS”:  “THE MOST IMPORTANT POINT…..”  “ REMEMBER THAT…”  “ NOTICE THIS….” ACCURATELY WRITE DOWN NOTES PLACED ON THE WHITEBOARD WRITE QUICKLY- USE ABBREVIATED WORDS, SYMBOLS, PHRASES PLACE A ? BY NOTES NOT CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD

AFTER CLASS REWRITE NOTES, MAKING THEM MORE COMPLETE( CHANGING SYMBOLS INTO WORDS) TRY TO FIND ANSWERS TO ANY “?” PLACED INTO NOTES – USE TEXTBOOK OR ASK STUDY BUDDY CHECK YOUR NOTES AGAINST ANOTHER STUDENT’S BEFORE AN EXAM

GOOD LUCK!