Test and Exam Preparation
Listed in the table below are handouts that will help you prepare for writing tests and exams.
Follow each link to find out more. You can work through the materials sequentially by using links at the bottom of each page.
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The 6 steps in this "Test and Exam Preparation"
handout help you prepare for tests both far in advance and when the exam is fast approaching.
Following these steps not only improves your preparedness but also calms you because you know you're on track and asking yourself the right kinds of questions.
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What will I be able to do after reading this handout?
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- Decide how much to study for a test based on its worth, your grades and goals, and other commitments.
- Plan your time to meet your goals for the test.
- Use active review strategies such as organizing and applying the information.
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When might I use this handout?
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- Preferably long before you write a test.
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How should I use this handout?
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- As a guide for knowing what to expect, creating a schedule, and reviewing the information to prepare for the test.
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Why should I use this handout?
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- To avoid feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information you are responsible for, the limited time you have to prepare, and to help you review in a way that will benefit you.
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This "Writing Essay Exams" handout offers strategies and tips for writing essay tests.
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- Write essay exams more confidently and efficiently.
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- During your exam preparation.
- When you have had very little practice writing essay exams or feel that you are not strong at writing essay exams.
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- As a guide for writing essay tests.
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- Essay exams test not only your understanding of the course material, but also your ability to organize your time so that you can competently answer all the questions. Using the information in this document can make your essay answers easier to follow and understand and will help you to economize on time when writing in a test situation.
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The "Verbs Used in Essay Questions" handout shows you how to read essay questions.
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What will I be able to do after reading this handout?
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- Understand what you are being asked.
- Break down questions into manageable parts.
- Use the question to check your answer.
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When might I use this handout?
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- As you prepare for an essay test.
- When you receive feedback from essay exams that you didn't answer the question properly.
- When you find that the terms used in essay questions confuse you.
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How should I use this handout?
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- To anticipate potential test questions.
- To develop (and answer) practice test questions.
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Why should I use this handout?
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- To understand how different verbs require different responses and levels of thinking.
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This "Concept Words Used in Essay Questions" handout shows you how to read essay questions.
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What will I be able to do after reading this handout?
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- Understand what you are being asked.
- Break down test questions into manageable parts.
- Use the question to check your answer.
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When might I use this handout?
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- As you prepare for an essay test.
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How should I use this handout?
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- To anticipate potential test questions.
- To develop (and answer) practice test questions.
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Why should I use this handout?
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- To understand how concept words may be used to structure your essay.
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This "Tips on Taking Multiple Choice Exams" handout gives suggestions for how to be successful when writing multiple choice exams.
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What will I be able to do after reading this handout?
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- I will be able to use the strategies presented in the handout when writing multiple choice tests or exams.
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When might I use this handout?
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- When you are preparing for exams.
- When you have had very little practice writing multiple choice exams or feel that you are not strong at multiple choice exams.
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How should I use this handout?
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- As a guide for writing multiple choice exams.
- To check to see if you used the strategies listed appropriately, and to evaluate how effective they were.
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Why should I use this handout?
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- Multiple choice exams can be both stressful and challenging. This handout will provide you with the best practices for writing multiple choice tests or exams. Knowing these best practices will help to relieve your stress and improve your score.
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