Changing answers in testing is:

Usually a good idea, if you have a good reason

According to Nelson & Knight's (2010) research it is a good idea to _____ before taking a test

Think about a successful experience

Students prefer.........

multiple choice but do well on multiple choice & essay exams

In an online testing situation, which of the following is true?

Your professor will decide if you can change your answers.

Anticipating answers before looking at multiple choice options is a good idea because:

All of these statements are accurate.

Take home and online exams can be very different than in-class exams because:

They may be harder because teachers expectations are higher

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Test Taking Strategies

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Test Taking Strategies from "Student Success in College."

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1
What is the first step of writing a good essay response?
Carefully reading the question
Writing down everything you know about the topic
Making a strong opening statement
Making an outline
2
Changing answers in testing is:
Never a good idea, best to stick with your original answer
Suggested by student success professionals
Always recommended
Usually a good idea, if you have a good reason
3
Researchers have found support for writing on exams for all the following reasons EXCEPT:
Highlighting key terms
All of these are good reasons.
Drawing figures or charts
Marking questions needed further thought
4
What is the most likely outcome when you change an answer?
Equal chance to go from right to wrong or wrong to right
Wrong to right response
Right to wrong response
There is not enough research on this topic to know
5
If students are expecting an essay exam, they will
Be more likely to expect success.
Put forth less effort
Put forth greater effort
None of these statements are true.
6
According to Nelson & Knight's (2010) research it is a good idea to _____ before taking a test
Exercise
Think about a successful experience
Focus on how much the exam counts
Eat a good breakfast
7
Students prefer.........
multiple choice but do well on multiple choice & essay exams
multiple choice tests but do better on essays
essay exams but do better on multiple choice exams.
and do better on multiple choice tests
8
When writing an essay you should spend about ___of the time you have on the planning stage
20%
10%
30%
50%
9
In an online testing situation, which of the following is true?
You won't be able to change your answers.
None of these statements are true.
Your professor will decide if you can change your answers.
You will be able to change your answers.
10
Changing your answer on a test is a good idea for all the following reasons EXCEPT
All of these reasons are supported by research
Initially misreading the question
Guessing
Discovering a clue in a later question
11
Anticipating answers before looking at multiple choice options is a good idea because:
You will be less likely to fall victim to distracter items.
It forces you to focus on the question
"A" students are more likely to use this strategy
All of these statements are accurate.
12
Students usually perform _____ on short answer exams as compared to multiple choice exams.
Better
About the same
There is no evidence on this topic.
Worse
13
Take home and online exams can be very different than in-class exams because:
They are easier. You can use your book or ask a friend
No difference in the experience of online or take-home exams
They are easier because you have a lot of time to finish
They may be harder because teachers expectations are higher

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