FILL- IN-THE-BLANK Majority related to terminology

STRATEGIESStudy from back of flash cards

•Use immediate response, delayed, assisted

•Use synonym or related phrase•1 word per line•Length of line doesn’t matter•Sentence should make senseand be grammatically corect•Blanks separated by commas are a series of words•Blank lines, no comma- specific number of words

FILL-IN-THE-BLANK EXAMPLES

1. _________ are clusters of related information that are imprinted in long-termmemory.

2. ______ _______ memory is temporary and limited.

3. Understanding what you hear is__________ _________.

4. _______ % of test questions come fromvocabulary.

5. Maslow’s highest level of needs in hishierarchy is called _________ ________.

LISTING QUESTIONS Call for a specific number of ideas

STRATEGIES•Predict listing questions when you study•Underline key words and determine whether the question is closed or open-ended•Use immediate response, delayed response, assisted response•Substitute a related synonym or phrase•Use incomplete sentences

CLOSED QUESTIONS:

1. List the five R’s of the Cornell notetaking system in the order in which they occur.

2. Name the four levels of response that can be used for answering testquestions.

OPEN QUESTIONS:

1. List at least five strategies that can be used to reduce test anxiety.

2. List six concentration strategies to reduce external distractors.

DEFINITION QUESTION

Requires you to retrieve and organize specific information

STRATEGIES• Read the question carefully.

• Underline the term to be defined.

• Use the 3 steps for writing definitions:1. Name the category associated

with the term2. Give the formal definition3. Expand the definition with one

more detail.

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS• A short paragraph, 3-7 well-written

sentences• Both content and writing skills are

important

STRATEGIES1. Identify the direction word and

underline the key words2. Make a mental plan or short list of

key ideas to use in your answer3. Write a strong, focused opening

sentence4. Add additional sentences with

specific details5. Use delayed and assisted

responses, if necessary

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

ESSAY TESTSRequirements:•Know the information•Retrieve the information•Write about relationships

•Logical thinking•Good writing skills•Good expressive vocabulary

Tips:•Start with easiest essay•Be neat•Write every other line•Choose carefully•Run out of time- turn in outline•Never leave a question out•Use a laptop•Check the point value

PREPARING FOR ESSAY TESTS

•GATHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE BIG PICTURE- CONCEPTS, TRENDS, RELATIONSHIPS

•PREDICT AND ORGANIZE Topic is unknown:

•Read course description•Study visual aids•Create summaries•Identify themes•Practice

Topic is known:•Organize material•Examine index•Review notes•Make an outline or map

PREPARING FOR ESSAY TESTS

Open book test:

•Know the index•Hi-light important facts & quotes•Tab significant pages

Take home test:•Expectations are higher•Writing should be strong and concise•Follow same format as in-class essay

STRATEGIES FOR ANSWERINGESSAY QUESTIONS

1. Identify the direction word and underline the key words.

2. Write a strong, focused opening sentence (thesis statement).

3. Plan your answer before you begin writing. Make a brief outline, visual mapping, hierarchy or list of ideas.

4. Develop the body of the essay. (3 or 5 paragraph essay).

5. Summarize your main ideas in a short, concluding paragraph.

6. Proofread and revise.

THESIS STATEMENT

•Directly states the main point you want to make in the entire essay. •Should be the FIRST sentence.

•Clearly state the topic of the essay•Include key words that are a part of the question•Show that you understand the direction word•Indicate a given number of main ideas you will discuss

THE THESIS STATEMENT SERVESAS A GUIDE FOR DEVELOPING THE REST OF YOUR ESSAY. IT INDICATES THAT YOU UNDERSTANDTHE QUESTION AND KNOW THE ANSWER

Example, p. 297

ADDITITIONAL ESSAY-WRITINGTIPS

1. When you get your essay tests back, take time to read comments.

2. If you are given a choice of questions to answer, look at the choices carefully. Don’t just pick the shortest.

3. Begin with the easiest essay question4. Write as neatly as possible5. Consider writing on every other line.6. If you aren’t able to finish, turn in

your plan.7. Never leave out a question. Write

something on each one.8. Look at the point value of each

question.

EVERY QUARTER•SET GOALS•MAKE A SCHEDULE•SCHEDULE STUDY BLOCKS•READ THE SYLLABUS•VARY YOUR STUDY STRATEGIES