Tests

Tests

CHAPTER 6 TESTS

Grades are meant to be a measure of how well we do on tests. A test score is a measure of what a student scores on a test. Grades are not a measure of self worth, but we tend to give test scores the power to determine how we feel about ourselves. Test anxiety is a common problem among students. It surfaces by anger, blame, and fear. If you carry around misconceptions about tests and grades, it can put undue pressure on your performance. You will do better on tests if you don't give into the pressure. The way to deal with a test is to keep them in perspective. You can do the following before you take a test: daily reviews- include short preclass and post class reviews of lecture notes. Conduct daily reviews with your text book. Scan your notes and sections you underlined or highlighted in the previous assignment before reading a new assignment. Conduct daily reviews on two kinds of material, one is the material you have just learned and the second is material that involves simple memorization-equations, formulas, dates, and definitions. Review on the first day of class. Immediately after the class, review your notes again. Do weekly reviews on assigned reading and lecture notes, look over any mind map summaries or flashcards you created once a week. Major reviews are usually most helpful when conducted the week before finals or other critical exams. They help you integrate concepts and deepen your understanding of material presented throughout the term. They usually run 2-5 hours with sufficient breaks. If you feel flustered, take a break to refresh your brain. Study the most difficult subjects when you feel the most alert. Schedule specific times in your calendar to review. Start reviewing key topics 5 days before you will be tested on them. This way it allows time to find the answers to questions and close any gaps in your understanding of the subject. Create a study checklist, you can use them the way a pilot uses a preflight checklist. A...

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