After the Test
When you
receive your test paper, go over it to determine areas of strength and weakness
in your test-taking skills. If you have done poorly, learn from your mistakes!
Always analyze your tests to determine how you can improve
future test results.
Analyze your tests
You can
help yourself to perform better on tests by analyzing your strengths and
weaknesses as a test-taker. Download a copy of the form that follows, then
follow the directions below. This process should help you to determine how you
can improve in the way you prepare for and take tests.
Directions:
1.
Complete
the top portion of the form. Be as specific and honest as possible in
describing the way you studied (or didn't study).
2.
Under
questions missed, write in the numbers of the actual test questions that were
incorrect on your test. If you missed questions 5, 8, 13, and 29, those are the
numbers you should write in that column.
3.
Now
go across the rows of the chart. For example, if you got #5 wrong, determine:
o How many points were taken off?
o What kind of question or problem was it?
o What do you think was the reason that you
got it wrong?
4.
Look
for patterns. Ask:
o What kinds of questions did you have the
most difficulty with?
o Which questions were worth the most
points?
o What can you do to improve on your next
test?
o How can make sure you get more of the high
value questions correct next time?
5.
Ask
yourself what you still don't understand about the test or test question(s)
that you answered incorrectly.
o Did you have difficulty understanding the
instructor's comments?
o Write down any questions that you need to
ask your instructor.
o If you have questions for the professor,
or want to clarify how you can improve in your next test, make an appointment
to discuss these issues.
6.
Make
a list of the things that you need to do to be more successful in your next test.
Ask questions like:
o How can I make sure I understand the
material?
o Do I need to manage my time better so I
can spend more time studying?
o How can I determine what is important to
study?
o How should I prepare for the test?
o What strategies should I use while taking
the test?
7.
Look
at tests from other courses and see if there is a pattern. What can you learn
from your successes and failures?
8.
If
you see that you have difficulty with a particular kind of test question, such
as essay questions, or you want to learn more about test taking strategies, ask your teacher or counselor for help.
Predicted grade: __________ Actual grade: __________ % of total grade: _________ Relevant details of the study process: (# of days/time spent studying, special methods used, etc.) _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ |
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Question Profile
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Reason that Answer was Incorrect
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| Question Missed | Points Lost | Type of Question* | Careless-ness | Material Unfamiliar | Mis-interpreted | Not Complete |
*
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MC = multiple choice
MA = Matching |
T/F = True/False
ESS = Essay |
COM = completion
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| You may want to use other categories, i.e. for math: calculation, word problem, formula, etc. | |||
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