Test Taking

Test- Taking

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Essential Test-Taking Advice

Try out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert.

Before The Test.

Eat well.

Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.

Bring the right supplies.

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

See how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

Jot down your first thoughts.

During your first scan of the test, make quick notes about your thoughts. For example, you may want to outline your answers to written-response and essay questions right away.

During the test.

Read the directions.

It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Answer easy questions first.

Doing this can jog your memory about useful facts. You may also come across information that can help you with other questions.

Answer every question.

Unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try to answer every question; you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly

Ask Questions

If a question isn’t clear, talk to your teacher. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin

Identify Key Words

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions

Captain chooses the wrong and consequences are caused

SUMMARY:

Captain Francesco Schettino left his boat, crew, and passengers, after hitting a rock off the Tuscany Coast. He was sentenced to house arrest for his misconduct. He chose the wrong and endangered lives.

REFLECTION:

What the captain did was cowardly of him. He abandoned his ship, crew, and passengers. He violated many rules and made bad decisions that resulted in putting people’s lives at risk for his poor actions. What about the maritime tradition: that a captain should be the last to leave his ship.

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The “C” Student

Average Student Part 2

CURIOSITY: “C” students seldom explore topics deeper than their face value. They lack vision and bypass interconnectedness of concepts. Immediate relevancy is often their singular test for involvement.

3. RETENTION: “C” students retain less information and for shorter periods. Less effort seems to go toward organizing and associating learned information with previously acquired knowledge. They display short-term retention by relying on cramming sessions that focus on details, not concepts.

4. ATTITUDE: “C” students are not visibly committed to class. They participate without enthusiasm. Their body language often expresses boredom.

5. TALENT: “C” students vary enormously in talent. Some have exceptional ability but show undeniable signs of poor self-management or bad attitudes. Others are diligent but simply average in academic ability.

              CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

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The “C” Student

An Average Student

Part 1

Source: The teaching professor. Paraphrased from John H. Williams, Clarifying Grade Expectations, August/September, 1993 and Paul Solomon and Annette Nellon, Communicating About the behavioral Dimensions of grades, February, 1996.

1.   ATTENDANCE: “C” students are often late and miss class frequently. They put other priorities ahead of academic work. In some cases, their or constant fatigue renders them physically unable to keep up with the demands of high-level performance. They think it is ‘cool’ to be tardy because it makes them think they are big shots. Skipping class is another downfall for the “c” and failing students.

2.    PREPARATION: “C” students may prepare their assignments consistently, but often in a perfunctory manner. Their work may be sloppy or careless. At times it is incomplete or late. They postpone doing home assignments in order to text friends, visit friends on Facebook, or send tweets to some of their followers. They take shortcuts to complete academic work. They are short-sighted because they can’t see the long range destruction of taking shortcuts. It never pays off.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

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Student Success Statement

“When I do good, I feel good.

When I do bad, I feel bad.”

Abraham Lincoln

This is a very true statement when you do bad you feel guilty and wrong, but when you do good you feel happy like you accomplished something good. When other people are bad to you, they make you feel bad. Honest why be rude to someone? Sometimes you don’t even know the person being rude to you and you feel even worse.  When someone’s nice to you, you are nice in return. In the end it’s better to be nice to someone than rude because when you’re rude you hurt someone, sometimes someone that didn’t do anything wrong.

“A” Student Profiles

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Source: The teaching professor.  Paraphrased from John H. Williams, clarifying grade expectations, August/September, 1993 and Paul Solomon and Annette Nellon, Communicating about the Behavioral Dimensions Of Grades, February, 1996.

5. ATTITUDE: “A” students have a winning attitude. They have both the determination and self-discipline necessary for success. They show initiative. They do things they have not been told to do.

6. TALENT: “A” students demonstrate a special talent. It may be exceptional intelligence and insight. It may be unusual creativity, organizational skills, commitment or some combination. These gifts are evident to the teacher and usually to the other students as well.

7. EFFORT: “A” students match their effort to the demands of an assignment.

8. COMMUNICATIONS: “A” students place a high priority on writing and speaking in a manner that conveys clarity and thoughtful organization. Attention is paid to conciseness and completeness.

9. RESULTS: “A” students make high grades on tests- usually the highest in the class. Their work is a pleasure to grade.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

“A” Student Profiles

Part 1

Source: The Teaching Professor. Paraphrased from John H. Williams, Clarifying Grade Expectations, August/September, 1993 and Paul Solomon and Annette Nellon, Communicating About the Behavioral Dimensions of Grades, February, 1996.

Successful students can be distinguished from the average student by their attitudes and behaviors. Below are some profiles that typically distinguish between an “A” student and a “C” student. Where do you fit in this scheme?

The “A” Student – An Outstanding Student

 

1.   ATTENDANCE: “A” students have virtually perfect attendance. Their commitment to the class is high priority and exceeds other temptations.

2.   PRERPERATION: “A” students are prepared for class. They always read the assignment. Their attention to detail is such that they occasionally can elaborate on class examples.

3.   CURIOSITY: “A” students demonstrate interest in the class and the subject. They look up or dig out what they don’t understand. They often ask interesting questions or make thoughtful comments.

4.   RETENTION: “A” students have retentive minds and practice making retentive connections. They are able to connect past learning with the present. They bring a background of knowledge with them to their classes. They focus on learning concepts rather than memorizing details.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!