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Test Taking Tips
Practice Makes Perfect
Presented byProf. Janice R. Close, M.A., RRT-NPS
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Test Taking TipsTests are
Scary!
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Acquired Skill!
Tips only work if the student has studied
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Practice Taking TestsSample exam
questions Review books Review quizzes and
exams on-lineEngradeMyhealthprofessionskit
.com
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Before The Test
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Arrive EarlyDon’t be rushedGive yourself time
to, park, get to class, relax.
That Means You …
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Come PreparedPens, Pencils
Scrap Paper
No personal belongings on desk
Name badge, Ipad, cell phones away
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Write DownFormulas and
memorized numbers
As soon as you receive your scrap paper
Draw pictures or diagrams
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Alleviate Test Anxiety
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Stress Reduction
Don’t cramDon’t rush Deep breathing Relaxation exercises
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Test Taking SkillsMay be timed Pace yourself
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About One MinutePer questionCheck periodically
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Follow Directions
Circle answer choice for multiple choice
Write in Letter corresponding to choice in CAPS (easier to read)
Make sure you CLICKed the answer
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Don’t skipDon’t changeNo stray marksDouble check
that answer is clicked
Fill In Completely
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Read Entire Question
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One Best Answer
Stem: the "question”
Choices: responses/distracters
ABCD(E)
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Process of Elimination
A. OSHAB. HIPAAC. NIOSHD. AMA
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Find the Best Answer Distracters designed to be plausible or
even acceptableBut only one choice is bestEliminate obviously wrong choices Improve the oddsChoose from what’s left
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Choices
BestAcceptableIncorrectHarmful
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Key WordsPriority order
First, nextLeast, most
Watch negativesExcept, not
Most importantMajor, primary
Standard practiceUsually, often
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Avoid ChoicesThat are obviously different These are usually not the
correct response L vs. ml, ml vs. Mg
Exam writers try not be too obvious
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Be Wary of Absolutes Always, never, all,
none, in-,im-Usually not the
correct choice“All of the above”
correct choice only 60% of the time
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Do Not Look for a Pattern! There is noneSelect response you best
understand If you have never heard of
a choice, chances are it is a distracter
Take questions at face value - do not read too much into the question
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GuessPick BDon’t leave any
blank!You may not have
time to go back
When In Doubt...
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Change Answers Sparingly! Only if you realize first
choice was ridiculous Avoid temptation to
change answers Go with your first
instinct, usually correct 8/9 of knowledge is
subconscious More people change
answers from right to wrong (75% of the time)
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Closure
Avoid going back and changing answers
You may not have time!Finish the test!
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If You Don’t Ask…Proctor cannot help
you with exam content
But may be able to clarify confusion
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Don’t Get Emotionally Involved
Cant do anything about it during the test!
Keep calm and focused
Don’t give up!You may comment
on question quality afterwards