2. Test Time!
TRUE OR FALSE
I often lose points on exams
because of careless mistakes,
even though I know the correct
answers.
Before starting my final review
for an exam, I make sure that I
know exactly which lectures,
textbook chapters, other
readings, etc., will be covered.
3. Test Time!
TRUE OR FALSE
When I finish an exam, I
usually turn it in without
checking it over.
Before starting to answer an
essay question, I usually make
a brief outline of the main
points to cover.
4. Test Time!
TRUE OR FALSE
When studying for an exam, I
look through any previous
exams in the course that have
been graded and returned to
me.
On a essay exam, I usually scan
all of the questions before
answering any of them.
5. Test Time!
TRUE OR FALSE
When studying for an exam, I
often make up practice
questions and answer them in
my own words.
I tend to take too long on the
first parts of an exam and have
to rush through the last parts.
6. Test Time!
TRUE OR FALSE
In preparing for exams, I
memorize information without
fully understanding it.
I often study late, or even all
night, just before a big exam.
7. Preparing for the Test
Don’t procrastinate.
Understand major concepts.
Think like your professor.
Review syllabus.
Make outlines.
Create a practice test.
Eat well and get enough sleep!
8. Before and During the Test
Exercise before tests.
Arrive on time but not too early.
When you receive the test, write
down important formulas, etc.
Read over the test before you
begin.
Read the directions carefully.
Keep track of time.
9. Before and During the Test
ESSAY TESTS
Make an outline and write down
important information.
Organize your thoughts.
Always write SOMETHING!
Use complete sentences, proper
grammar, and punctuation.
If you run out of time, write
outline of what you would cover.
10. Before and During the Test
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Read the questions carefully and
understand what is asked.
Skip questions you don’t know.
First response is usually correct.
If in doubt… guess!
Answers with words always, never,
all, none, etc. are often not correct.
The longer or more inclusive option
is often correct.
The option “all of the above” is often
correct.
11. Analyzing the Results
Read the comments and
suggestions.
Locate the source of the test.
Note any transformations.
Determine source of your errors.
Review your behavior during the
test.
12. Additional Resources
Center for Teaching and Learning-
Osband Hall
348-5175
College Rules!- How to Study,
Survive and Succeed in College
Written by Sherrie Nist, and
Jodi Patrick Holschuh, 2002
