1. Chapter 9: Developing Memory, Taking Tests
DO NOW:
You were just given a test.
Where do you start? End? What properties of the test influence you?
What types of questions are the easiest? Hardest?
Etc.
Write down your response.

2. Taking a Test Checklist
Read and follow all the rules/directions
Read all the questions before you start
Start with questions you know the answer to
Make brief notes/put down what you do know
Save time for essays
Organize open-ended questions and essays before writing
Use terms from the course
Always aim for partial credit if time runs out

3. Memory

4. High School VS College Exams
Teacher expects you to read book on your own AND know what is discussed in class – up to you to find answers to questions
Professor expects learning outside of the classroom
Covers large amount of material – equivalent to high school final exam
Have to remember test dates on your own
Professors have no awareness of expectations for your other classes
You are responsible for blue book, etc.
You MUST get there on time or you could not be allowed to take the test
High School
Teacher provides reminders, study guide, and review session
More of the teacher’s responsibility to make sure you initially know/understand the info
Covers small amount of material (1 chapter)
All friends have the same tests at the same time
Teachers communicate to try to not schedule tests on the same days
Teacher provides everything needed to take test (resources)
You are already on campus so getting to test is no problem
Have more tests so each one counts less in final grade

6. What’s your test taking routine?
Week Before
Night Before
Day Of
During
After

7. What are some ways to reduce it?
Test Anxiety
What is it?
Do you have any?
What are some ways to reduce it? - -

8. What the book can offer:
Techniques to improve memory
20 Ways to Master our Memory (pp 309)
Cramming (pp )
Test Anxiety (pp 317)
Math Anxiety (pp 319)
Tips on Test Question Styles (pp )
Cheating (pp )

9. Next Steps Career Assignment due next week!