testing with success kelly speir excel center for academic success university of west georgia
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Testing with Success
Kelly SpeirEXCEL Center for Academic Success
University of West Georgia
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Testing and Me
Where am I at this point with testing?
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Tasks Preparation Test Taking Test Analysis
Which grade do you prefer?
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Preparation•Plan a Time Frame
•Complete and organize your notes before reviewing
•Know what material is being covered and the test format
•Seek clarification/help on confusing material
•Review previous test analysis
•Utilize study & review groups-Ask questions
•Monitor yourself
•Eat a good meal before the test
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Preparation Show up to class a couple of minutes early Do not wait until the last minute to buy
your scantron or blue books Be overly prepared: pens, pencils, paper
ect! Ditch the pajamas and put on some every
day dress clothes!
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What’s Sleep Got To Do With It?
Everything!!!
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Test Taking Read through the exam Develop a time plan Use appropriate
strategies for answering different formats
Don’t panic-breathe Do what you know first-
return to others Do bonus questions Monitor your time & work
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Oprah After the Show
Tell a neighbor, what you do after you receive a failing grade from a test.
Me
Test
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Test Analysis Perform an analysis Identify type of question
knowledge Identify what your task was Identify location of correct answer Identify why you missed the
answer Seek help for problem areas Develop a plan for reviewing for
next exam Begin reviewing new material-
Don’t procrastinate
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Moving Forward
1. What is one goal you would like to achieve related to test taking?
2. List three actions you can take that might help you move closer to realizing this goal.
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3 Minute Review Paper
During today’s class, what idea(s) struck you as things you could or should put into practice?
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A Few Tips
For Multiple Choice/ True False: Read the
question twice then answer
Answer the ones you know first
Circle the ones you skip, do those last
For Essay and Short Answer questions: Cover only the
points asked in the question
Think before you write
Outline what you are going to say before you start.