presented by: michael frizell, director the writing center & supplemental instruction missouri...
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Presented by:
Michael Frizell, DirectorThe Writing Center & Supplemental Instruction
Missouri State University
Negotiating the College Base Exam
The Test and Missouri State University
265 to pass
As long as necessary
Section Waivers
235 to pass
2 years for retakes
Lowest Score
(theoretically)
80Highest Score
(theoretically)
540
Test Scores…
How did I do?
C-Base
English
409
Writing
428
Mathematics
274
Science
353
Social Studies
334
• www.missouristate.edu“My Information
”• Scroll down to C-Base
section“Advisement”
What's the C-Base?The C-Base is a criterion-referenced
test Measures how a student master’s a set of
skills, not how well a student scores against other students.
Social StudiesAmerican History Geography
Science
Earth Science Biology
Mathematics
Basic Math Algebra, some Geometry
EnglishWriting Reading & Literature
FOUR AREAS:
Testing Procedures:What To Bring With You
Admission Ticket/Letter
Photo ID
Two or more #2 Pencils
Basic Calculator
Watch
Layers of Clothing
Directions to Test Site
Testing Procedures:What NOT To Bring With You
Food
Drink
Scientific Calculator
Bad Attitude
TEST STRESS I have visible signs of
nervousness such as sweaty palms, shaky hands, and so on right before a test.
I have “butterflies” in my stomach before a test.
I feel nauseated before a test. I read through the test and
feel that I do not know any of the answers.
I panic before and during a test.
My mind goes blank during a test.
I remember the information that I blanked on once I get out of the testing situation.
I have trouble sleeping the night before a test.
I make mistakes on easy questions or put answers in the wrong places.
I have difficulty choosing answers.
TEST STRESS
Some is needed
No excuses
Change negativity
Prepare Body
Take Control
Visit Test Site
TEST STRESS
AVOID
Large Meals Caffeine Smoking
Altering Your Routine
INCREASE
Movement
Good Foods
Positive Thoughts
Day 9• Gather any old tests available and study guides in one place.
• Divide the material into FOUR EQUAL PARTS: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies.
• Schedule study time! 45 minutes per day.
Day 8• Thoroughly review all material for the ENGLISH
section.• Write study sheets using your notes and text book in
your own words.• Identify main points within this area. Draw visual aides
for clarity.• Ask yourself questions about the material and quiz
yourself.• Go to the WRITING CENTER to practice the essay.
Day 7• Repeat instructions, this time
reviewing Mathematics.• Go the MATH LAB with sample
problems.
The Nine Day Study Plan
Day 6• Repeat for Science Section.• Visit MATH LAB with problems.
Day 5• Repeat for part Social Studies Section.• Visit WRITING CENTER for essay.
Day 4• Schedule two 45 minutes sessions with a 15 minute
break.• Review English and Mathematics.
Day 3• Schedule two 45 minutes sessions with a 15 minute
break.• Review Science and Social Studies.
Day 2• Schedule one 45 minute session.• Focus on the PROBLEM AREA (you’ll know by now
which one).
The Nine Day Study Plan
The Nine Day Study Plan
DAY 1Do something
fun! Sleep well! DON’T STUDY!
The Morning of the Test…
Dress Eat!
Take everything
needed
Don’t arrive
too early!
Talk to no one
before…or after!
HOURS•Call for Appointment!•836-6398
C-Base Practice starts on the half hour!
Appointment with consultants begins after 40 minutes of writing.•You may receive appointment email with appointment listed as top of the hour, however, due to the limits of the system.
1ST FLOOR MEYER
Studying the Subject Areas:ENGLISH
• Call!
HOURS
• 9 AM – 7 PM
M, T, TH • 9 AM
– 9 PM
W
• 9 AM – 3 PM
F
Authors
• Poetry• Literature• Movemen
ts• History
Writing
• Grammar• Punctuati
on• Structure
Reading
• Mood• Style• Tone• Subject
Studying the Subject Areas:Mathematics
General Math
Geometry
Algebra
Studying the Subject Areas:SCIENCE
Biology• Basic
s• Cells• Key
Words and Ideas
Chemistry
• Basics• Graph
s and Charts
• Metrics
Physics• Earth
Science• Scientific
Notation• Basic
Concepts
Studying the Subject Areas:
Social StudiesGovernment• United States• Concepts
Geography• Major landmarks• Maps, etc.
History• United States• Major time
periods
Michael FrizellDirector
836-5006
Meyer Library 1st FloorWeb:
Writingcenter.Missouristate.edu
836-6398
THANK YOU!