Chapter Six Tests Master Student Map

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Chapter 6 MAPS - 2 Why this chapter matters … Adopting a few simple techniques can make a major difference in how you feel about tests and exams—and how you perform on them.

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Chapter 6 MAPS - 3 What is included … Disarm tests What to do before the test Ways to predict test questions Cooperative learning: Studying with people What to do during the test The test isn’t over until … Words to watch for in essay questions Integrity in test-taking: The costs of cheating Let go of test anxiety Overcoming math and science anxiety Taking math and science tests and exams Eight reasons to celebrate mistakes Power Process: “Detach” Master Student Profile: David Suzuki

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Chapter 6 MAPS - 4 How you can use this chapter … Predict test and exam questions and use your study time more effectively. Harness the power of co-operative learning by studying with other people. Learn to look on an F as feedback rather than failure.

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Chapter 6 MAPS - 5 As you read, ask yourself: What if … … I could let go of anxiety about quizzes, tests, and exams—or anything else?