Some tips for before your student takes a test
1.
Stay
up-to-date on assignments. Learn material and review as you go along.
2.
Make
sure you understand the information as you are learning it. That way, you won't
have to "re-learn" it OR have to "cram" a great deal of
information at one time.
3.
Read
and study information in meaningful chunks (by chapters or units) so that you'll
be able to "file" and "retrieve" information easily.
4.
At
the end of each chapter or unit, identify the information that was most
important. Make up "flash cards" on
this information that you can easily carry and use for study on a regular
basis.
5.
Analyze past tests to determine how you can improve test
results.
6.
Get the big picture. Ask
the instructor about the test. Find out what information will be stressed and
the kinds of questions that will be asked. Then go over your text and lecture
notes to develop a study strategy. Map or outline the course contents if you
haven't done so previously.
7.
Before
a test or exam, break study sessions into manageable time segments and
meaningful units. You'll remember more if you study for short periods of time
(45 minutes to 1 hour) and over a longer period of time (1-2 weeks) than if you
cram all your study into a "binge" session the night before the test.
8.
Practice
answering essay questions BEFORE the test. Use cognitive questions at all levels to assure learning and
ability to answer essay questions. For example: How would you describe,
compare/contrast, predict, classify, apply, evaluate, prioritize, etc?
9.
Use mnemonic techniques to memorize lists,
definitions, and other specific kinds of information.
10.Form a study group with other students in
your class to discuss and quiz each other on important material. This will add
other perspectives and help to "complete" your study if you tend to
be either a "detailed" or "big-picture" learner.
11.Maintain healthy living habits. Get a good
night's sleep before the test.
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