there are things that you can do to get better grades on tests…

There are things that you can do to get better grades on tests…

Before the test…

Before the test…Talk to the teacher…

What type of test?What does the test covers?



Study where there are no distractions



Study where there are no distractionsStudy when alert – not hungry or tired



Study where there are no distractionsStudy when alert – not hungry or tiredStudy in short daily sessions days before the

test



Study where there are no distractionsStudy when alert – not hungry or tiredStudy in short daily sessions days before the

testSet a goal for each study period

Before the test…Read & re-read your notes & text book

Before the test…Read & re-read your notes & text bookTake good notes in class

Before the test…Read & re-read your notes & text bookTake good notes in classOrganize your notes

Before the test…Read & re-read your notes & text bookTake good notes in classOrganize your notesCover your notes while reviewing and

summarize out loud

Before the test…Read & re-read your notes & text bookTake good notes in classOrganize your notesCover your notes while reviewing and

summarize out loudCreate your own study aids…

OutlineFlashcardsTimelineQuizzes

Before the test…Use any practice exams or study guides

Before the test…Use any practice exams or study guidesDay before the test…

Finish studying the day before the examGet a good night’s sleep Eat breakfastAvoid stress before the test

Studying in Groups…

Studying in Groups…Limit the group to 3-5 people

Studying in Groups…Limit the group to 3-5 peopleSchedule several sessions

Studying in Groups…Limit the group to 3-5 peopleSchedule several sessionsChoose a leader

Studying in Groups…Limit the group to 3-5 peopleSchedule several sessionsChoose a leaderBe prepared!

Studying in Groups…Limit the group to 3-5 peopleSchedule several sessionsChoose a leaderBe prepared!Create & stay to an agenda

Compare notes & review homeworkDrill factsList and review “why” questions

During the Test…

During the Test…Listen to instructions

During the Test…Listen to instructionsRead directions carefully

During the Test…Listen to instructionsRead directions carefullyIf you have a question, ask it

During the Test…Listen to instructionsRead directions carefullyIf you have a question, ask itAnswer questions completely & with detail

During the Test…Listen to instructionsRead directions carefullyIf you have a question, ask itAnswer questions completely & with detailCheck to make sure you have not skipped

anything


anythingProofread your answers


anythingProofread your answersDon’t let other test takers disturb you


anythingProofread your answersDon’t let other test takers disturb youWhile proof-reading, don’t change an answer

unless you are sureThe first answer is usually the correct one

DETER Test Taking StrategyD = DirectionsE = ExamineT = TimeE = EasiestR = Review

D = Directions

D = DirectionsRead the test directions very carefully

D = DirectionsRead the test directions very carefullyAsk your teacher any question you have

about the directions


about the directionsYou must follow the directions


about the directionsYou must follow the directionsNot following the directions can keep you

from showing what you know

E = Examine

E = ExamineLook at the whole test to see what you have

to do


to doDetermine how many points are available for

each section


to doDetermine how many points are available for

each sectionBreak it down into manageable bits

T = Time

T = TimeDecide how much time you will spend on

each part of the test


each part of the testRemember to account for the items worth the

most points


each part of the testRemember to account for the items worth the

most pointsPlanning your time appropriately, especially

for essays, will keep you from spending all your time on one item

E = Easiest

E = EasiestAnswer the items you find easiest first

E = EasiestAnswer the items you find easiest firstThis helps you avoid getting stuck early in

the test on difficult items

R = Review

R = ReviewPlan for time to review your answers at the

end of the test

R = ReviewPlan for time to review your answers at the

end of the testReview all items – even the directions

After the Test…

After the Test…Read the teacher’s comments carefully

After the Test…Read the teacher’s comments carefullySave the test for future review

If you must cram…

If you must cram…Begin with 5 sheets of paper…


Identify 5 key concepts that will be covered


Identify 5 key concepts that will be covered Enter one at the top of each page


Identify 5 key concepts that will be covered Enter one at the top of each page Use only key words or short phrases



Write an explanation for each – don’t use your text or notes, yet




Compare your response to the text or lecture notes




Compare your response to the text or lecture notes

Edit or re-write your understanding of the concept

Concentration & Memory Skills

Concentration & Memory SkillsMake an effort to remember…


Interest


Interest See the value in what you have to learn



Attitude



Attitude Think positively about what you need to learn



Attitude Think positively about what you need to learn Be confident that you can learn it




Background




Background Connect your new learning to something you

already know

Concentration & Memory SkillsDecide importance and organize…


Select


Select Determine what is most important


Select Determine what is most important Start your studying with those items



Organize



Organize Group your concepts into categories



Organize Group your concepts into categories This helps build connections between the concepts

Concentration & Memory SkillsMake connections…


Recite


Recite Talking out loud to yourself actually helps!



Visualize



Visualize Make a mental or literal picture of the concepts you

need to learn




need to learnAssociate




need to learnAssociate

Connect the new learning to something you already know about

Concentration & Memory SkillsLearn over time…


Takes your brain time to make connections


Takes your brain time to make connectionsStudy over several days to help make those

connections

You can do well on tests!!!

You can do well on tests!!!Try some of these strategies…

You can do well on tests!!!Try some of these strategies…What do you have to lose?

there are things that you can do to get better grades on tests…

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