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3. Chapter 19 Outline and Learning Goals In this chapter you will learn to Use tips for taking exams Use strategies to perform better on objective exams Use strategies to perform better on standardized tests Use strategies to perform better on essay exams Control test anxiety Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

4. Use Tips for Taking Exams Bring Necessary Materials Get There on Time Sit in the Front of the Room Preview the Exam Plan Your Time Read the Questions Carefully Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Learning Goals

5. Use Strategies to Perform Better on Objective Exams Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. General Hints for Objective Exams Hints for Taking: True/False Tests Matching Tests Short-Answer Tests Fill-in-the-Blank Tests Multiple-Choice Tests Learning Goals

6. Use Strategies to Perform Better on Standardized Tests Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Standardized tests are: Commercially prepared Timed Used nationally or statewide Compared to large numbers of test takers Learning Goals

7. Use Strategies to Perform Better on Essay Exams Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Read the Question Watch for Questions with Several Parts Make Notes As You Read Organize Your Answer If You Run Out of Time If You Don’t Know the Answer Learning Goals

8. Control Test Anxiety Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Be Sure Test Anxiety Is Not an Excuse Get Used to Test Situations Control Negative Thinking Compose Yourself Before the Test Begins Answer Easy Questions First Learning Goals

9. Let’s Review! Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

10. Which of the following is the best approach to taking an exam? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.Arrive at the exam room at least 30 minutes early. b.Find a seat in the back of the exam room. c.Preview the exam before you start to answer questions. d.Try to anticipate hidden meanings or trick questions.

11. Which of the following is the best approach to taking an exam? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.Arrive at the exam room at least 30 minutes early. b.Find a seat in the back of the exam room. c.Preview the exam before you start to answer questions. d.Try to anticipate hidden meanings or trick questions. Use Tips for Taking Exams

12. For an exam with 20 points of matching questions and a 50-point essay question, how should you spend most of your time? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.Previewing the exam. b.Answering the matching questions. c.Answering the essay question. d.Reviewing your answers.

13. For an exam with 20 points of matching questions and a 50-point essay question, how should you spend most of your time? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.Previewing the exam. b.Answering the matching questions. c.Answering the essay question. d.Reviewing your answers. Use Tips for Taking Exams

14. Which suggestion will improve your success in taking multiple-choice tests? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.Always choose the shortest answer. b.Eliminate choices that seem similar. c.Try answering the item using your own words. d.Choose the answer that is unfamiliar to you.

15. Which suggestion will improve your success in taking multiple-choice tests? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.Always choose the shortest answer. b.Eliminate choices that seem similar. c.Try answering the item using your own words. d.Choose the answer that is unfamiliar to you. Use Strategies to Perform Better on Objective Exams

16. Which of the following is not an example of a qualifying word? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.Always. b.All. c.Reason. d.None.

17. Which of the following is not an example of a qualifying word? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.Always. b.All. c.Reason. d.None. Use Strategies to Perform Better on Objective Exams

18. What should you expect when you are taking a standardized test? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.To finish all the items on the test. b.To get all of the answers correct. c.To work at a fairly rapid pace. d.To be penalized for guessing.

19. What should you expect when you are taking a standardized test? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.To finish all the items on the test. b.To get all of the answers correct. c.To work at a fairly rapid pace. d.To be penalized for guessing. Use Strategies to Perform Better on Standardized Tests

20. Which of the following is typically not part of an effective answer to an essay question? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.A thesis statement. b.Complete, correct sentences. c.Sufficient explanation or support. d.Your personal reaction to the topic.

21. Which of the following is typically not part of an effective answer to an essay question? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.A thesis statement. b.Complete, correct sentences. c.Sufficient explanation or support. d.Your personal reaction to the topic. Use Strategies to Perform Better on Essay Exams

22. What is the key word or phrase in this question? “Compare the effects of wind and solar power on the environment.” Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.Compare. b.Effects. c.Wind and solar power. d.Environment.

23. What is the key word or phrase in this question? “Compare the effects of wind and solar power on the environment.” Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.Compare. b.Effects. c.Wind and solar power. d.Environment. Use Strategies to Perform Better on Essay Exams

24. Which of the following will not help you with test anxiety? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.Becoming familiar with the testing location. b.Answering easy questions on the exam first. c.Taking as many practice tests as possible. d.Being unprepared for the exam.

25. Which of the following will not help you with test anxiety? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. a.Becoming familiar with the testing location. b.Answering easy questions on the exam first. c.Taking as many practice tests as possible. d.Being unprepared for the exam. Control Test Anxiety