1. Taking Tests & Excessive Sweating

2. Taking Tests Gather Information Where and When is the Test Know the types of Test Questions Know “what” to study (Topics) Ask Questions Where do test questions come from usually? (Book and/or Notes)

3. Taking Tests Practice Plan regular study times throughout class Create sample questions from readings and notes Form a study group and use sample questions Define key terms on flashcards or practice test Answer all questions and do all exercises in the textbook Quiz each other in your study group

4. Taking Tests Be Test-Wise Read the directions carefully Follow the directions precisely Bring the right equipment Pen or pencil Paper Dictionary if allowed Calculators

5. Types of Test Questions Multiple-Choice True-False Short Answer Essay

6. Multiple Choice Commonly Used Standardized Test Classroom quizzes and tests Benefits Encourage students to focus on the right answer and reject the wrong one Graded quickly Graded objectively

7. Hints to do well on Multiple Choice Try to answer the question before you look at the choices Consider every possible choice Look for the answers that are opposite Look for the best choice listed Mark difficult questions and come back later Guess only when the odds of gaining points outweigh the odds of losing points Change your answer if you think you have made a mistake Mark out choices you know are incorrect

8. Hints for doing well on True-False For the item to be true, every part of it must be true Be wary of items that use absolutes such as all, always, or never. Items that provide more information and are longer tend to be true

9. Hints for doing well on Short-Answer Answer in brief but complete sentences Include significant terms in answer Use specific detail in time and space provided

10. Hints for doing well on Essay Test Make certain you understand the question Read the directions carefully Look for key words to guide you answer Make a quick outline to organize thoughts Jot down key terms to include Attach outline to test to show thought process Express your strongest ideas first Answer the question, don’t worry about length Use good grammar, punctuation, and organization

11. Guide Words Found in Essay Questions Analyze Compare Contrast Criticize Define Describe Discuss Enumerate Evaluate Explain Identify Illustrate Interpret Justify List Prove State Support Trace

12. Be Prepared Review material regularly – Avoid Cramming Plan and follow a study schedule Overlearn Review material over and over, even if you think you have mastered the concept Think Helpful Thoughts Cognitive Restructuring-become aware of your negative thought patterns and replace them with positive ones

13. Cognitive Restructuring Identify self-defeating thoughts, paying special attention to the ones that seem exaggerated. Replace self-defeating thoughts with positive and encouraging messages to yourself. Imagine yourself in the testing situation, and practice positive thinking. Reward yourself for thinking positively.