Nebraska County Highway and City Street Superintendents Workshop Slide 1 Test Prep The more time and the more familiar you are with the content The more likely you are to succeed Use the calendar to plan study time ID: 651689
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Test Preparation and Strategies
Nebraska County Highway and
City Street Superintendents Workshop
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Test PrepThe more time and the more familiar you are with the content
The more likely you are to succeedUse the calendar to plan study time
Set aside time each day30 minutes a dayStudy! Study! Study! The exam is Open BookUse your class binder for the exam
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Open Book ExamsIn an open book examYou are evaluated on understanding Rather than recall and memorization
Do not underestimate the preparation needed for an open book exam:Your time will be limitedThe key is proper organization in order to quickly find data, quotes, examples, and/or arguments you use in your answers
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Open Book Exams - PreparationKeep current on readings and assignments in class
Prepare brief, concise notes on ideas and concepts being testedInclude your own commentary on the informationProvide fuel for your argumentsDemonstrate that you have thought this through
Anticipate questionsChallenge yourself how you would answer questionsSlide 4Slide5
Open Book Exams - PreparationOrganize your reference materials, your “Open Book“Make your reference materials as user-friendly as possible so that you don't lose time locating what you need
Familiarize yourself with:The formatLayout, and Structure of your text books and source materials
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Open Book Exams - PreparationOrganize these with your class notesFor speedy retrievalIndex ideas and concepts with pointers and/or page numbers in the source material
Develop a system of tabs/sticky notes, color coding, concept maps, etc. To mark important summaries, headings, sections
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Open Book Exams – Test Taking
Read the questions carefully to understand what is expectedMake good use of timeQuickly review the number of questionsNote how much time each could takeFirst answer the questions that you are confident of
Those you will not need much time checking out the resourcesLeave more complex and difficult questions for laterDon't over-answerAim for concise, accurate, thoughtful answers that are based in evidence
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SQ3R – Reading Comprehension
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SurveyRead the Title and HeadingsWhat do you already know?What do you want/need to know?
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QuestionMake a list of questionsTitle
HeadingsFigures, tables, graphsList unclear vocabulary
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ReadRead to answer your questionsRe-read, if necessary, to understand
Define the unknown vocabularyForm new questions when something is unclear, unknown or confusing
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ReciteRead answers to your questions aloudReread text for unanswered questions
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ReviewConfirm you have answered your questionsSummarize what you have learnedMake a flow chart
Tell someone about itWrite a summary
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Use Your ResourcesThe LTAP staffThe people you work with who hold licenses
Are there to support your preparation Ask questionsAsk us to review sample problems
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Know What is ProvidedPractice using the booklets and resources provided as resources for taking the test
Know where things are so you don’t waste time searching during the test
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Test StrategiesArrive preparedBring a simple calculator
A few sharpened pencilsAn eraserEar plugsA couple of Kleenexes
A big cup of coffeeBottled waterSlide 16Slide17
Test StrategiesDo what you know firstAnswer the questions you know first
Mark the ones you aren’t sure of or need to think aboutGo back to marked questions laterMake sure you go back to all unanswered questions!
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Test StrategiesYour first instinct is probably the right oneDon’t overthink your way out of a right answer
If your first impression is an answer you have some confidence in, let it be It is probably right Don’t go back to those questions
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Test StrategiesEssay questionsConcise
To the PointAnswering the question given
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Math ProblemsShow your workLabel everything to keep aware of unitsHelps the exam grader follow your process
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Take the last twenty minutes to review
and make sure you’ve answered all
of the questions???????
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Ten Tips for Terrific Test Taking
Analyze how you did on a similar test in the pastReview your previous tests and any sample tests provided by your instructorEach test you take prepares you for the next one!
Arrive early for testsList what you need beforehand to avoid panicGood preparation prepares you for the task at handBe comfortable but alertChoose a comfortable location with enough spaceDon't slouch; maintain good posture.
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Ten Tips for Terrific Test Taking
Stay relaxed and confidentKeep a good attitude and remind yourself that you are going to do your bestIf you find yourself panicking, take a few deep breaths
Don't talk to other students right before: Stress can be contagiousRead directions and questions carefully!Avoid careless errorsIf there is time, quickly look through the test for an overviewScan for keywords. If permitted, jot any notes that come to mind
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Ten Tips for Terrific Test Taking
Answer questions in a strategic order:Easy questions first to build confidenceThen those with the most point value
On objective testsEliminate obvious incorrect answersOn essay testsBroadly outline your answer and sequence of pointsReview if you have timeResist the urge to leave when you complete the exam
Check if you have answered all the questionsCheck for errors or mis-marked any answersSlide
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Ten Tips for Terrific Test Taking
Change answers to questions if you erred, or misread the question!You may also find information in the test that will correct a previous answerDecide on and adopt study strategies that work best for you
Review where you succeed and where you are challengedCheck out your academic support center or a trusted instructor for adviceFor more information go to
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Nebraska LTAP ResourcesNicole Frankl:
nfrankl2@unl.eduDon Neary: dneary1@unl.eduDennis Smith:
dsmith20@unl.edu
4121 NW 37 Street
Lincoln, NE 68524
P: (402) 472-5748
P: (800) 332-0265
F: (402) 472-0685
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Test Preparation and StrategiesQuestions?
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