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How to Prepare for a Test – The Ultimate Guide #generallearningstrategies
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What about questions that require short sentence answers?
Write in complete sentences.
Use concise, short sentences.
Capitals and periods are a must.
Circle key words in the question to help you focus.
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What can you do in your classes now to help with an upcoming exam?
Keep any tests that are returned
Ask the instructor what will be on the exam.
Ask your teacher for an answer sheet.
Assume that your teacher will not help you.
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What is the best strategy for Multiple Choice questions?
Eliminate the incorrect answers first
I have no idea.
Just read it once and choose C. Its always C.
Worst case scenario....take a guess!
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How much do I need to write for a short answer question?
The number of sentences = how many marks it is worth.
Doesn't matter, as long as you get your point across
If the Q in worth 5 marks, you should have 5 sentences
I will just repeat the same point over and over.......
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What about math word problems?
Practice! Practice! Practice!
Study? You can't study for a math test.
Re-do all of your homework for practice!
Make a study sheet of formulas and extra tips.
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What is the best strategy when answering True/False questions?
Just guess. You have a 50/50 chance!
Reading slowly and carefully.
Just go with your gut.
Circling all words that sound positive or negative
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Open book exams are easy right?
Yes, if you took good notes all semester.
Yes, with an organized notes and important info highlighted
Yes, its like cheating!
Yes, but the teacher can ask very specific questions.
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Can you answer the questions out of order?
Yes but start with the hard ones to get them out of the way
No! You must go sequentially.
Ahhhh!!! I don't know!
Absolutely. Answer the easier questions first.
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Should you eat healthy and get lots of sleep prior to an exam?
Yes
Yes
No
Meh.
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Right before the exam starts, what should you focus on?
Make sure that you have no fewer than 15 pens.
Talking to your friends.
Your cell phone
Listening to your teacher explain each section of the exam.
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How do you know what to study?
Gather your notes, text books and past tests.
Use the review package provided by your teacher..
I have no idea.
Just study everything.
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What if I need extra time?
The teacher can just give me extra time.
I guess I won't finish.....
There is no extra time.
Book yourself into resource and talk to your teacher.
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Teachers often drop hints in class close to exams. How can you take advantage of this?
Just listen. You'll remember.
Pay attention and write it down.
Ignore it. Your teacher is probably lying.
Highlight that section in your notes to come back to later.
