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There are things that you can do to get better grades on tests…
Studying for Tests There are things that you can do to get better grades on tests…
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Before the test…
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Before the test… Talk to the teacher… What type of test?
What does the test covers?
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Before the test… Talk to the teacher…
What type of test? What does the test covers? Study where there are no distractions
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Before the test… Talk to the teacher…
What type of test? What does the test covers? Study where there are no distractions Study when alert – not hungry or tired
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Before the test… Talk to the teacher…
What type of test? What does the test covers? Study where there are no distractions Study when alert – not hungry or tired Study in short daily sessions days before the test
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Before the test… Talk to the teacher…
What type of test? What does the test covers? Study where there are no distractions Study when alert – not hungry or tired Study in short daily sessions days before the test Set a goal for each study period
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Before the test… Read & re-read your notes & text book
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Before the test… Read & re-read your notes & text book
Take good notes in class
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Before the test… Read & re-read your notes & text book
Take good notes in class Organize your notes
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Before the test… Read & re-read your notes & text book
Take good notes in class Organize your notes Cover your notes while reviewing and summarize out loud
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Before the test… Read & re-read your notes & text book
Take good notes in class Organize your notes Cover your notes while reviewing and summarize out loud Create your own study aids… Outline Flashcards Timeline Quizzes
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Before the test… Use any practice exams or study guides
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Before the test… Use any practice exams or study guides
Day before the test… Finish studying the day before the exam Get a good night’s sleep Eat breakfast Avoid stress before the test
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Studying in Groups…
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Studying in Groups… Limit the group to 3-5 people
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Studying in Groups… Limit the group to 3-5 people
Schedule several sessions
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Studying in Groups… Limit the group to 3-5 people
Schedule several sessions Choose a leader
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Studying in Groups… Limit the group to 3-5 people
Schedule several sessions Choose a leader Be prepared!
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Studying in Groups… Limit the group to 3-5 people
Schedule several sessions Choose a leader Be prepared! Create & stay to an agenda Compare notes & review homework Drill facts List and review “why” questions
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During the Test…
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During the Test… Listen to instructions
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During the Test… Listen to instructions Read directions carefully
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During the Test… Listen to instructions Read directions carefully
If you have a question, ask it
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During the Test… Listen to instructions Read directions carefully
If you have a question, ask it Answer questions completely & with detail
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During the Test… Listen to instructions Read directions carefully
If you have a question, ask it Answer questions completely & with detail Check to make sure you have not skipped anything
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During the Test… Listen to instructions Read directions carefully
If you have a question, ask it Answer questions completely & with detail Check to make sure you have not skipped anything Proofread your answers
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During the Test… Listen to instructions Read directions carefully
If you have a question, ask it Answer questions completely & with detail Check to make sure you have not skipped anything Proofread your answers Don’t let other test takers disturb you
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During the Test… Listen to instructions Read directions carefully
If you have a question, ask it Answer questions completely & with detail Check to make sure you have not skipped anything Proofread your answers Don’t let other test takers disturb you While proof-reading, don’t change an answer unless you are sure The first answer is usually the correct one
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DETER Test Taking Strategy
D = Directions E = Examine T = Time E = Easiest R = Review
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D = Directions
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D = Directions Read the test directions very carefully
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D = Directions Read the test directions very carefully
Ask your teacher any question you have about the directions
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D = Directions Read the test directions very carefully
Ask your teacher any question you have about the directions You must follow the directions
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D = Directions Read the test directions very carefully
Ask your teacher any question you have about the directions You must follow the directions Not following the directions can keep you from showing what you know
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E = Examine
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E = Examine Look at the whole test to see what you have to do
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E = Examine Look at the whole test to see what you have to do
Determine how many points are available for each section
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E = Examine Look at the whole test to see what you have to do
Determine how many points are available for each section Break it down into manageable bits
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T = Time
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T = Time Decide how much time you will spend on each part of the test
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T = Time Decide how much time you will spend on each part of the test
Remember to account for the items worth the most points
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T = Time Decide how much time you will spend on each part of the test
Remember to account for the items worth the most points Planning your time appropriately, especially for essays, will keep you from spending all your time on one item
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E = Easiest
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E = Easiest Answer the items you find easiest first
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E = Easiest Answer the items you find easiest first
This helps you avoid getting stuck early in the test on difficult items
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R = Review
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R = Review Plan for time to review your answers at the end of the test
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R = Review Plan for time to review your answers at the end of the test
Review all items – even the directions
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After the Test…
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After the Test… Read the teacher’s comments carefully
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After the Test… Read the teacher’s comments carefully
Save the test for future review
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If you must cram…
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If you must cram… Begin with 5 sheets of paper…
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If you must cram… Begin with 5 sheets of paper…
Identify 5 key concepts that will be covered
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If you must cram… Begin with 5 sheets of paper…
Identify 5 key concepts that will be covered Enter one at the top of each page
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If you must cram… Begin with 5 sheets of paper…
Identify 5 key concepts that will be covered Enter one at the top of each page Use only key words or short phrases
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If you must cram… Begin with 5 sheets of paper…
Identify 5 key concepts that will be covered Enter one at the top of each page Use only key words or short phrases Write an explanation for each – don’t use your text or notes, yet
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If you must cram… Begin with 5 sheets of paper…
Identify 5 key concepts that will be covered Enter one at the top of each page Use only key words or short phrases Write an explanation for each – don’t use your text or notes, yet Compare your response to the text or lecture notes
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If you must cram… Begin with 5 sheets of paper…
Identify 5 key concepts that will be covered Enter one at the top of each page Use only key words or short phrases Write an explanation for each – don’t use your text or notes, yet Compare your response to the text or lecture notes Edit or re-write your understanding of the concept
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Concentration & Memory Skills
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make an effort to remember…
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make an effort to remember… Interest
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make an effort to remember… Interest See the value in what you have to learn
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make an effort to remember… Interest See the value in what you have to learn Attitude
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make an effort to remember… Interest See the value in what you have to learn Attitude Think positively about what you need to learn
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make an effort to remember… Interest See the value in what you have to learn Attitude Think positively about what you need to learn Be confident that you can learn it
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make an effort to remember… Interest See the value in what you have to learn Attitude Think positively about what you need to learn Be confident that you can learn it Background
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make an effort to remember… Interest See the value in what you have to learn Attitude Think positively about what you need to learn Be confident that you can learn it Background Connect your new learning to something you already know
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Decide importance and organize…
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Decide importance and organize… Select
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Decide importance and organize… Select Determine what is most important
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Decide importance and organize… Select Determine what is most important Start your studying with those items
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Decide importance and organize… Select Determine what is most important Start your studying with those items Organize
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Decide importance and organize… Select Determine what is most important Start your studying with those items Organize Group your concepts into categories
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Decide importance and organize… Select Determine what is most important Start your studying with those items Organize Group your concepts into categories This helps build connections between the concepts
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make connections…
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make connections… Recite
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make connections… Recite Talking out loud to yourself actually helps!
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make connections… Recite Talking out loud to yourself actually helps! Visualize
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make connections… Recite Talking out loud to yourself actually helps! Visualize Make a mental or literal picture of the concepts you need to learn
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make connections… Recite Talking out loud to yourself actually helps! Visualize Make a mental or literal picture of the concepts you need to learn Associate
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Make connections… Recite Talking out loud to yourself actually helps! Visualize Make a mental or literal picture of the concepts you need to learn Associate Connect the new learning to something you already know about
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Learn over time…
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Learn over time… Takes your brain time to make connections
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Concentration & Memory Skills
Learn over time… Takes your brain time to make connections Study over several days to help make those connections
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You can do well on tests!!!
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You can do well on tests!!! Try some of these strategies…
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You can do well on tests!!! Try some of these strategies…
What do you have to lose?
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