1. Testing with Success Kelly Speir EXCEL Center for Academic Success University of West Georgia

2. Testing and Me Where am I at this point with testing?

3. Tasks  Preparation  Test Taking  Test Analysis Which grade do you prefer?

4. Preparation Plan a Time Frame Complete and organize your notes before reviewing Know what material is being covered and the test format Seek clarification/help on confusing material Review previous test analysis Utilize study & review groups- Ask questions Monitor yourself Eat a good meal before the test

5. Preparation  Show up to class a couple of minutes early  Do not wait until the last minute to buy your scantron or blue books  Be overly prepared: pens, pencils, paper ect!  Ditch the pajamas and put on some every day dress clothes!

7. What’s Sleep Got To Do With It? Everything!!!

8. Test Taking  Read through the exam  Develop a time plan  Use appropriate strategies for answering different formats  Don’t panic-breathe  Do what you know first- return to others  Do bonus questions  Monitor your time & work

9. Oprah After the Show Tell a neighbor, what you do after you receive a failing grade from a test. MeTest

10. Test Analysis  Perform an analysis  Identify type of question knowledge  Identify what your task was  Identify location of correct answer  Identify why you missed the answer  Seek help for problem areas  Develop a plan for reviewing for next exam  Begin reviewing new material- Don’t procrastinate

11. Moving Forward 1. What is one goal you would like to achieve related to test taking? 2. List three actions you can take that might help you move closer to realizing this goal.

12. 3 Minute Review Paper During today’s class, what idea(s) struck you as things you could or should put into practice?

13. A Few Tips  For Multiple Choice/ True False: Read the question twice then answer Answer the ones you know first Circle the ones you skip, do those last  For Essay and Short Answer questions: Cover only the points asked in the question Think before you write Outline what you are going to say before you start.