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©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Use this Master Student Map to ask yourself, WHY? To change how you feel about and perform on tests WHAT? Power Process: Detach Disarm Tests Before the Test Predicting Test Questions Cooperative Learning During the Test The Test isn’t Over Until... The High Costs of Cheating Let Go of Test Anxiety Getting Ready for Math Tests Studying Across the Curriculum Celebrate Mistakes Master Students: Bert & John Jacobs HOW? to predict test questions and use study time more effectively to harness the power of studying with other people to gain strategies for raising scores on tests to separate your self-image from your test scores WHAT IF?...you could let go of anxiety about tests -- or anything else?

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Release the powerful, natural learner inside you Attachments are addictions. When you notice strong motions...it may be time to detach. How? 1. Notice your thoughts and physical sensations. 2. Practice relaxation. 3. Practice seeing events in a broader perspective. CAUTION: Giving up an attachment doesn’t mean giving up on the goal. 3 Detach

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©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Ask about the test Put yourself in instructor’s shoes Look for clues in notes and readings Look for clues in class Save all class materials Apply your predictions Watch for “This will be on the test.” 5 Predict Test Questions

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 6 Cooperative Learning: studying in groups CONDUCT Ask instructor for guidelines Set an agenda for each meeting Assign roles Cycle through learning styles Teach each other Test one another Compare notes Create large mind maps or concept maps Monitor effectiveness Use technology to collaborate FORM Choose a focus Look for dedicated students Hold a planning session Due a trial run

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©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Learn less Risk of failing/getting expelled Lose time and money Fear of getting caught promotes stress Violating values promotes stress Easier to violate integrity again Lowers self concept 8 The high costs of cheating

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Yell “Stop!” Describe thoughts in writing Dispute your thoughts Praise yourself Consider the worst Breathe 9 Letting go of test anxiety

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Overcome Anxiety Connect math to life Take a first step Notice your pictures Change your conversation Choose your response to stress 10 Getting ready for math tests

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Boost Study Skills Take notes that promote math success Choose teachers with care Take math back to back Participate in class Avoid short courses Form a study group Ask questions fearlessly Make test a top priority Read actively Do homework consistently 11 Getting ready for math tests

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Show What You Know Practice problem solving Practice test taking Ask appropriate questions Write legibly Do your best 12 Getting ready for math tests

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Valuable feedback Demonstrates that we are taking risks Gets them out in the open Happens only when we’re committed to make things work 13 Celebrate Mistakes