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Page 1: Academic Strategies for the Health Care Professional Sarah MacNeil E-mail: smacneil@Kaplan.edu @Kaplan.edu AIM: aimseminar.

Academic Strategies for the Academic Strategies for the Health Care ProfessionalHealth Care Professional

Sarah MacNeilSarah MacNeil

E-mail: smacneilE-mail: [email protected]

AIM: aimseminarAIM: aimseminar

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Feeling A Little Confused?Feeling A Little Confused?

Before we begin Unit 2…..Before we begin Unit 2…..

Let’s review!Let’s review!

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How do I earn an A in How do I earn an A in Seminar?Seminar?

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Attend one of the weekly live seminars:Attend one of the weekly live seminars: Wednesday-8-9 pm ESTWednesday-8-9 pm EST Thursday-11 pm-12 am ESTThursday-11 pm-12 am EST Monday-8-9 pm EST Monday-8-9 pm EST

Frequent interactions on concepts being Frequent interactions on concepts being discussed by students and instructor discussed by students and instructor

Posts are on topic and contribute to the quality of Posts are on topic and contribute to the quality of the seminarthe seminar

Student arrives on time and stays the entire Student arrives on time and stays the entire seminarseminar

******Remember all live seminars are recorded. You Remember all live seminars are recorded. You may go back and listen any time you want may go back and listen any time you want throughout the term by entering in through the throughout the term by entering in through the seminar link.seminar link.

Option 1:Option 1:

OR

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Option 2:Option 2: Submit to the drop-box as an attachmentSubmit to the drop-box as an attachment Complete as a Microsoft Word documentComplete as a Microsoft Word document Response makes informed references to the Unit Response makes informed references to the Unit

materialmaterial Response covers each part of the assignmentResponse covers each part of the assignment Response is on topic, original, and contributes to Response is on topic, original, and contributes to

the quality of the discussionthe quality of the discussion Student demonstrates ability to apply information Student demonstrates ability to apply information

through detailed examplesthrough detailed examples Response is clearly written using proper sentence Response is clearly written using proper sentence

structure and grammarstructure and grammar Response meets posted length requirements (150 Response meets posted length requirements (150

word minimum)word minimum)

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What is the seminar What is the seminar option 2 assignment and option 2 assignment and

where do I find it?where do I find it?

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The option 2 assignment is a written assignment that changes each unit.

To access the unit instructions for a seminar option 2 assignment: Click on the desired unitClick on seminar on the drop drown menu (in the upper right hand side)Follow the instructions for that particular unit

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When can I review my grades in When can I review my grades in the GradeBook?the GradeBook?

While some grading may be completed While some grading may be completed earlier, all grading will definitely be earlier, all grading will definitely be completed and posted the Sunday* completed and posted the Sunday* following the end of the unitfollowing the end of the unit

For example, unit 1 ends on Tuesday , For example, unit 1 ends on Tuesday , February 8February 8thth at 11:59 p.m. EST so grading at 11:59 p.m. EST so grading will be completed by Sunday, February 13will be completed by Sunday, February 13thth

*Most week’s my class is completed by Thursday, and I post on the Discussion Board when All grading has been completed so that it “flags” you to check your GradeBook. Please keep in mind that quizzes have their own unique posting date. This date can be found by clicking on the quiz link.

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Tips…Tips… Check your GradeBook and email often.Check your GradeBook and email often. Make a special habit of checking both on Make a special habit of checking both on

Thursdays and Sundays (since those are the Thursdays and Sundays (since those are the days/timeframe that the grading will be days/timeframe that the grading will be completed).completed). Example: The submitted document can not open. Example: The submitted document can not open.

If this occurs, (in most cases) I would give a If this occurs, (in most cases) I would give a written date that the assignment must be written date that the assignment must be resubmitted by in your GradeBook (ex 48 hours). resubmitted by in your GradeBook (ex 48 hours). If you do not check the GradeBook, you miss the If you do not check the GradeBook, you miss the opportunity to resubmit the assignmentopportunity to resubmit the assignment

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Do I HAVE to respond to Do I HAVE to respond to every post that my every post that my

instructor places to the instructor places to the Discussion Board?Discussion Board?

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No, you do not have to respond to every post that No, you do not have to respond to every post that your instructor places on the Discussion Board your instructor places on the Discussion Board (01/06).(01/06).

In fact, you do not even In fact, you do not even havehave to respond to any to respond to any instructor posts!instructor posts!

You do HAVE to:You do HAVE to: Post your initial responsePost your initial response

• On/before SaturdayOn/before Saturday

• 150 words minimum150 words minimum Respond to 2 classmatesRespond to 2 classmates

• 50 word minimum50 word minimum

Post 3 response on 2 different daysPost 3 response on 2 different days Spelling/grammar checkSpelling/grammar check

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I’m locked out…Why I’m locked out…Why won’t my username and won’t my username and password work in LASSI?password work in LASSI?

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You do not have a You do not have a usernameusername and and passwordpassword!!

After going to the After going to the LASSI website LASSI website http://www.lassimodules.com

Click on Click on RegisterRegister

Trick

Question!

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There you can enter the School Key and There you can enter the School Key and School NumberSchool Number• School Number: 58008School Number: 58008• School Key: modulesSchool Key: modules

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Enter necessary info & you will be issued user Enter necessary info & you will be issued user name and passwordname and password

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Can I work ahead?Can I work ahead?

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01/06 – Please review the following01/06 – Please review the following

33 – Please check with Mr Gann33 – Please check with Mr Gann

Discussion Board Discussion Board – NO (any posts made early will – NO (any posts made early will not be counted and will be deleted)not be counted and will be deleted)

Seminar Option 2 Seminar Option 2 – Yes*– Yes*

ProjectsProjects – Yes* – Yes*

QuizzesQuizzes – No (you do not have access) – No (you do not have access)

JournalJournal – Yes* – Yes*

*Items may be submitted early, but will not be *Items may be submitted early, but will not be corrected/returned until due date.corrected/returned until due date.

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What is the Journal?What is the Journal?

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The journal is a link that is accessible by The journal is a link that is accessible by you and your instructor.you and your instructor.

This link will be used for 3 assignments This link will be used for 3 assignments (Unit 3, Unit 7, and Unit 10). (Unit 3, Unit 7, and Unit 10).

This written assignment has a 150 word This written assignment has a 150 word minimum which ensures you are minimum which ensures you are thoroughly answering thoroughly answering allall questions. questions.

If you If you completecomplete the activity, then you earn the activity, then you earn full points. If you do not complete it, then full points. If you do not complete it, then no points will be earned. no points will be earned.

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Another Tip…Another Tip… There is a “Checklist” available for each unit. This

Checklist is a printable list of all the tasks you have to complete for that particular unit. To help you stay organized and on track, consider printing it out and checking off the tasks as you complete them.

To locate the Checklist for each unit: Click on the Unit Tab Click on “To-Do-List Click “Print or Save”

This ensures that you have completed all the required work for each unit (plus, you receive that great feeling of accomplishment from crossing things off that list!).

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Welcome to Unit 2Welcome to Unit 2Test Taking SkillsTest Taking Skills

Don’t just give up trying what you really want to do. Where Don’t just give up trying what you really want to do. Where there’s love andthere’s love and

inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.

--Ella FitzgeraldElla Fitzgerald

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Unit 2: Test-Taking SkillsUnit 2: Test-Taking Skills

In this unit, you will learn testIn this unit, you will learn testtaking strategies, identify yourtaking strategies, identify yourtest anxiety and learn new waystest anxiety and learn new waysto reduce test anxiety. to reduce test anxiety.

You will apply the skills learnedYou will apply the skills learnedfrom this unit when you take your Unit 2 from this unit when you take your Unit 2

quiz.quiz. (Don’t panic!)(Don’t panic!)

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Unit 2 AssignmentsUnit 2 AssignmentsComplete the LASSI Assessment Complete the LASSI Assessment

Identify your study strengths and limitationsIdentify your study strengths and limitations

Be sure to write down or print out your scores so that you have them for the course. Be sure to write down or print out your scores so that you have them for the course. YOU CANNOT ACCESS YOUR SCORES AGAIN!YOU CANNOT ACCESS YOUR SCORES AGAIN!

Discussion Board QuestionDiscussion Board QuestionTake the Test Anxiety assessment & Participate in the discussionTake the Test Anxiety assessment & Participate in the discussion

Reading (and more!) Reading (and more!) Reading, learning activities, and virtual field tripReading, learning activities, and virtual field trip

Seminar Option 1 or 2Seminar Option 1 or 2

Complete the Unit 2 Quiz Complete the Unit 2 Quiz *Play the Jeopardy-style game for review!*Play the Jeopardy-style game for review!

~Click “Quiz Page” on the drop down menu – hyperlink for~Click “Quiz Page” on the drop down menu – hyperlink for The Jeopardy GameThe Jeopardy Game

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Test AnxietyTest Anxiety

As you may have already experienced in your life,As you may have already experienced in your life,

some anxiety is good for you. It can keep yousome anxiety is good for you. It can keep you

alert, attentive, and keep you motivated. On thealert, attentive, and keep you motivated. On the

other hand, some stress can have adverse affectsother hand, some stress can have adverse affects

causing you to forget important information, andcausing you to forget important information, and

become very nervous before taking an exam.become very nervous before taking an exam.

The good type of anxiety is called FACILITATING The good type of anxiety is called FACILITATING ANXIETYANXIETY

and the bad type of anxiety is called DEBILITATINGand the bad type of anxiety is called DEBILITATING

ANXIETY.ANXIETY.

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Facilitating AnxietyFacilitating Anxiety

*Keeps you motivated to succeed.*Keeps you motivated to succeed.*Does not hinder test preparation and test-*Does not hinder test preparation and test-

taking abilities.taking abilities.*This type of anxiety may ENHANCE your *This type of anxiety may ENHANCE your

test-taking performance.test-taking performance.

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Debilitating AnxietyDebilitating Anxiety*Has a negative effect and impact on a student’s test*Has a negative effect and impact on a student’s test preparation and test taking abilities.preparation and test taking abilities.*Escalates and becomes more severe.*Escalates and becomes more severe.

Examples:Examples:*Waiting until the last minute to study for a test or *Waiting until the last minute to study for a test or

prepare for a presentation.prepare for a presentation.*Feeling nervous and unprepared.*Feeling nervous and unprepared.*Taking the test at the last minute.*Taking the test at the last minute.*Rushing through the questions to answer them on time.*Rushing through the questions to answer them on time.*Missing a deadline or being unprepared for a meeting.*Missing a deadline or being unprepared for a meeting.

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Anxiety SurveyAnxiety SurveyInstructions: Please write down the number for eachInstructions: Please write down the number for eachquestion that comes closest to describing YOU on a question that comes closest to describing YOU on a

scale of scale of 1 to 5. Read each question carefully and be honest.1 to 5. Read each question carefully and be honest.

1. Nervousness while taking an exam or test hinders me from 1. Nervousness while taking an exam or test hinders me from doing well.doing well.

Always   1  2  3  4 5  Never Always   1  2  3  4 5  Never                   2. I work most effectively under pressure, when the task is 2. I work most effectively under pressure, when the task is

very important.very important.Always   1   2  3  4 5  NeverAlways   1   2  3  4 5  Never

3. In a course where I have been doing poorly, my fear of a 3. In a course where I have been doing poorly, my fear of a bad grade cuts down my efficiency.bad grade cuts down my efficiency.

NEVER   1    2  3  4 5  AlwaysNEVER   1    2  3  4 5  Always

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4. When I am poorly prepared for an exam or test, I get upset 4. When I am poorly prepared for an exam or test, I get upset and do less well than even my restricted knowledge should and do less well than even my restricted knowledge should allow.allow.

Never   1   2  3  4 5  AlwaysNever   1   2  3  4 5  Always

5. The more important the examination, the less well I seem 5. The more important the examination, the less well I seem to do.to do.

Always   1   2  3  4 5  NeverAlways   1   2  3  4 5  Never

6. While I may (or may not) be nervous before taking an 6. While I may (or may not) be nervous before taking an exam, once I start, I seem to forget to be nervous.exam, once I start, I seem to forget to be nervous.

Always forget 1   2  3  4 5 Never forgetAlways forget 1   2  3  4 5 Never forget

Anxiety Survey ContinuedAnxiety Survey Continued

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7. During exams or tests, I block on questions to 7. During exams or tests, I block on questions to which I know the answers, even though I remember which I know the answers, even though I remember them as soon as the exam is over.them as soon as the exam is over.

Always   1  2  3  4 5  NeverAlways   1  2  3  4 5  Never

8. Nervousness while taking a test helps me to do 8. Nervousness while taking a test helps me to do better.better.

Never   1  2  3  4 5  AlwaysNever   1  2  3  4 5  Always

9. When I start a test, nothing is able to distract me.9. When I start a test, nothing is able to distract me.

Always   1  2  3  4 5 NeverAlways   1  2  3  4 5 Never

Anxiety Survey ContinuedAnxiety Survey Continued

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10. In courses in which the total grade is based 10. In courses in which the total grade is based mainly on one exam, I seem to do better than mainly on one exam, I seem to do better than other people.other people.

Never   1  2  3  4 5  AlwaysNever   1  2  3  4 5  Always

11. I find that my mind goes blank at the beginning 11. I find that my mind goes blank at the beginning of an exam, and it takes me a few minutes before of an exam, and it takes me a few minutes before I can function.I can function.

Always true 1  2  3  4 5  Never trueAlways true 1  2  3  4 5  Never true

12. I look forward to exams.12. I look forward to exams.

Never   1  2  3  4 5 AlwaysNever   1  2  3  4 5 Always

Anxiety Survey ContinuedAnxiety Survey Continued

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13. I am so tired from worrying about an exam that I find I almost 13. I am so tired from worrying about an exam that I find I almost don't care how well I do by the time that I start the test..don't care how well I do by the time that I start the test..

NEVER   1  2  3  4 5  AlwaysNEVER   1  2  3  4 5  Always

14. Time pressure on an exam causes me to do worse than the 14. Time pressure on an exam causes me to do worse than the rest of the group under similar conditions.rest of the group under similar conditions.

Always   1   2  3  4 5  NeverAlways   1   2  3  4 5  Never

15. Although 'cramming' under pre-examination tension is not 15. Although 'cramming' under pre-examination tension is not effective for most people, I find that if the need arises, I can effective for most people, I find that if the need arises, I can learn material immediately before an exam, even under learn material immediately before an exam, even under considerable pressure, and successfully retain it to use on the considerable pressure, and successfully retain it to use on the exam.exam.

Always   1  2  3  4 5  NeverAlways   1  2  3  4 5  Never

Anxiety Survey ContinuedAnxiety Survey Continued

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16. I enjoy taking a difficult exam more than an easy one.16. I enjoy taking a difficult exam more than an easy one.

Always   1  2  3  4 5  NeverAlways   1  2  3  4 5  Never

17. I find myself reading exam questions without understanding 17. I find myself reading exam questions without understanding them and I must go back over them so that they will make them and I must go back over them so that they will make sense.sense.

NEVER   1  2  3  4 5  AlwaysNEVER   1  2  3  4 5  Always

18. The more important the exam or test, the better I seem to do.18. The more important the exam or test, the better I seem to do.Always   1  2  3  4 5  NeverAlways   1  2  3  4 5  Never

19. When I don't do well on a difficult item at the beginning of an 19. When I don't do well on a difficult item at the beginning of an exam, it tends to upset me so that I block on very easy exam, it tends to upset me so that I block on very easy questions later on.questions later on.

NEVER   1   2  3  4 5 AlwaysNEVER   1   2  3  4 5 Always

Anxiety Survey ContinuedAnxiety Survey Continued

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Survey ResultsSurvey ResultsScoring: : Debilitating Anxiety refers to anxiety that has a negative Debilitating Anxiety refers to anxiety that has a negative

impact on your test performance and is more indicative of a 'test impact on your test performance and is more indicative of a 'test

anxiety‘ problem. If you Debilitating Anxiety score is anxiety‘ problem. If you Debilitating Anxiety score is greater thangreater than 22 22

points you may want to complete the "points you may want to complete the "Test Anxiety Workshop.“.“

Facilitating Anxiety refers to anxiety that does not hinder yourFacilitating Anxiety refers to anxiety that does not hinder your

performance on an examination and actually may result in improvedperformance on an examination and actually may result in improved

performance. If your score is performance. If your score is less thanless than 21, you may want to examine 21, you may want to examine

ways to improve your ability to motivate or "pump yourself up" for ways to improve your ability to motivate or "pump yourself up" for

an examination.an examination.

You do not have to deal with this alone. Seek assistance! You do not have to deal with this alone. Seek assistance! Call Counseling and Wellness Services at 937-775-3407. Call Counseling and Wellness Services at 937-775-3407.   

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Unit 2 Extras:Test-Taking Formats and Strategies

Multiple Choices•Eliminate answers you know are wrong•Don’t look for patterns•Read all the answers before making a final choice•Watch for “all of the above” and “none of the above.”

Matching•First match up the ones you know for sure•Check to see if there are the same number of statements as answers, or if something might be left-over.

True-False•Watch the exact wording: if any part of the statement is false, then the entire statement is false. The opposite is not necessarily true.•Don’t look for patterns•Watch these keywords:

Every, never, and alwaysUsually, sometimes, and generally

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Test Preparation continueTest Preparation continueddFill-in-the-blank•Re-read the sentence after filling it in to make sure it makes sense•Watch spelling•Study vocabulary if you know there will be fill-in-the-blank questions

Short Answer•Check for multiple parts, such as “give a list and describe,” so that you give complete answers.•Proofread•Be concise and precise

Essay Questions•Plan and be observant of the time•Organize with a topic sentence, then give details, and summarize•Give fact, not opinions (unless specifically requested)•Proofread for spelling, punctuation, and grammar

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Fill-in-the-blank•Re-read the sentence after filling it in to make sure it makes sense•Watch spelling•Study vocabulary if you know there will be fill-in-the-blank questions

Short Answer•Check for multiple parts, such as “give a list and describe,” so that you give complete answers.•Proofread•Be concise and precise

Essay Questions•Plan and be observant of the time•Organize with a topic sentence, then give details, and summarize•Give fact, not opinions (unless specifically requested)•Proofread for spelling, punctuation, and grammar

Test Preparation continueTest Preparation continuedd

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STUDYING LIKE A PRO

Read the material. Get to know the chapter titles, the table of contents, and the glossary. This will give you a broad overview of the topic prior to getting down to the specifics. Find a study space where you will stay awake and alert. Beds and comfortable chairs invite naps, not learning. Create an inviting place with plenty of light and space to spread out your materials.

Learn the general information before tackling the details.

Stand up once in a while and read a small section of material aloud. Hearing the information as well as seeing it, helps to commit it to memory.

Use tricks to help you remember. Draw diagrams, create associations, make up rhymes or invent silly sentences to help you remember.

Tape record some of the information and listen to it in your car. Be sure to use an interesting voice. You don’t want to bore yourself!

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Teach the material to someone else. The dog might be a willing volunteer if no one else can be persuaded to listen.

Design flash cards. Carry them everywhere and use a few spare minutes to test your knowledge.

Briefly review the material about an hour after first learning the information. This helps commit it to long term memory.

Divide large projects into small ones. Memorize just the first part of a diagnosis one day and then add the rest the next day.

Make what you are learning meaningful to you. This knowledge will be useful someday if it is not already!

Divide your studying time into smaller time frames to help the material transfer from short term to long term memory. Frequent short study sessions are much more effective than one long “all nighter”.

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Mood:Set a positive mood for yourself to study in.Select the appropriate time, environment, and attitude

•Understand:Mark any information you don't understand in a particular unit;Keep a focus on one unit or a manageable group of exercises

•Recall:After studying the unit, stop and put what you have learned into your own words

•Digest:Go back to what you did not understand and reconsider the information;Contact external expert sources (e.g., other books or an instructor) if you still cannot understand it

•Expand:In this step, ask three kinds of questions concerning the studied material:

If I could speak to the author, what questions would I ask or what criticism would I offer? How could I apply this material to what I am interested in? How could I make this information interesting and understandable to other students?

•Review: Go over the material you've coveredReview what strategies helped you understand and/or retain information in the past and apply these to your current studies

Adapted from Hayes, John R., The Complete Problem Solver, Lawrence Erlbaum Publishers, Hillsdale, NJ: 1989.  ISBN: 0805803092

"M.U.R.D.E.R.” A Study System

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Unit 2 Discussion BoardUnit 2 Discussion BoardBefore you participate in discussion this week, take this assessment on Test Before you participate in discussion this week, take this assessment on Test anxiety accessible via the button below. If you score a Debilitation Anxiety score anxiety accessible via the button below. If you score a Debilitation Anxiety score greater than 22 points, then complete the Text Anxiety Workshop using the other greater than 22 points, then complete the Text Anxiety Workshop using the other button below. button below.

http://www.wright-counseling.com/checklists/TestAnxietyAssessment.html http://www.wright-counseling.com/checklists/TestAnxietyAssessment.html

http://www.wright-counseling.com/studentsuccess/textversions/testanxiety1.htm http://www.wright-counseling.com/studentsuccess/textversions/testanxiety1.htm

For your initial post:For your initial post:

1.Compare your results from the LASSI test anxiety category (the lower the score the more test anxiety you have) to your score on the Test Anxiety Assessment. Do you suffer from debilitating anxiety that can impact your performance on tests?

2.Describe the ways that you can reduce test anxiety and improve test performance (Give specific examples from course materials including the LASSI Anxiety Module and Kaplan resources). Please make sure to copy and paste the link to the information. This is a beginning to using APA style and citing your sources. No matter what your score, there is always room for improvement.

Post to 2 classmates: Give tips to classmates on which tips you discovered worked best for Post to 2 classmates: Give tips to classmates on which tips you discovered worked best for you (or didn’t work for you.) You can use tips from the course, Kaplan resources, or outside you (or didn’t work for you.) You can use tips from the course, Kaplan resources, or outside sources. Please make sure to copy and paste the link to the information. This is a beginning sources. Please make sure to copy and paste the link to the information. This is a beginning to using APA style and citing your sources. to using APA style and citing your sources.

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Seminar-Seminar-Option 1Option 1

Participate in a synchronous seminar. To enter seminar Participate in a synchronous seminar. To enter seminar follow the instructions in The KHE Seminar page under follow the instructions in The KHE Seminar page under Course Home. Course Home.

Come to seminar prepared to discuss the following: Come to seminar prepared to discuss the following:

1.What is anxiety? How does it get in your way as a new student? How can it get in the way of learning activities like taking tests?

2.What are some specific strategies for dealing with anxiety?

3.What are some specific test taking strategies you can use in the online test taking environment?

4.How can changing your environment around you help you perform on your tests?

Take better tests

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1. 1. What is anxiety? How does it get in your way as a new student? How can it get in the way of learning activities like taking tests?

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2. What are some specific strategies for dealing with anxiety?

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3. What are some specific test taking strategies you can use in the online test taking environment?

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4. How can changing your environment around you help you perform on your tests?

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Seminar-Seminar-Option 2Option 2When you are unable to attend the live seminar, you may earn your participation points by listening to the When you are unable to attend the live seminar, you may earn your participation points by listening to the archived class by going to the “Enter KHE Seminar” link on the Remote Menu beginning four hours after archived class by going to the “Enter KHE Seminar” link on the Remote Menu beginning four hours after your live seminar. Please write an essay summarizing the key points of what you heard while reflecting your live seminar. Please write an essay summarizing the key points of what you heard while reflecting your own thoughts and opinions about what you can use for yourself. your own thoughts and opinions about what you can use for yourself.

Your response should be a Word document of about 150 words (1-page, double spaced, 12-point Times Your response should be a Word document of about 150 words (1-page, double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman or Courier type). Read your work back aloud to make sure you didn’t drop words. Your New Roman or Courier type). Read your work back aloud to make sure you didn’t drop words. Your responses should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, responses should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.), so use the spell check. Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and etc.), so use the spell check. Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful. Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics. insightful. Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.

For full credit, responses must be submitted by For full credit, responses must be submitted by TuesdayTuesday of the week you missedof the week you missed. Refer to the Seminar . Refer to the Seminar Option 2 grading rubric in the course syllabus for more details.Option 2 grading rubric in the course syllabus for more details.

Submitting Option 2 Essay Submitting Option 2 Essay

Put your work in a Word document. Save it in a location and with a name you will remember, using the following naming Put your work in a Word document. Save it in a location and with a name you will remember, using the following naming convention: username-seminar-unit #.doc.convention: username-seminar-unit #.doc.

NOTE: If you do not currently have Microsoft Word installed on your computer, please contact your instructor. When you are NOTE: If you do not currently have Microsoft Word installed on your computer, please contact your instructor. When you are ready to submit it, click on the Drop box and complete the steps below: ready to submit it, click on the Drop box and complete the steps below: Click the link that says Submit an Assignment.In the "Submit to Basket" menu, select Unit X: Seminar.In the "Comments" field, include at least the name of the assignment.Click the Add Attachments button.Follow the steps listed to attach your Word document.To view your graded work, come back to the Drop box or go to the Gradebook after your instructor has evaluated it.Make sure that you save a copy of your submitted project.

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Unit 2 QuizUnit 2 Quiz**Access Date(s): Access Date(s):  2/9/2011 12:00:00 AM to 2/15/2011 11:59:59 PM*Can be reviewed in Gradebook on: *Can be reviewed in Gradebook on:  2/22/2011 11:59:59 PM*Number of times Unit 2 Exam can be taken: *Number of times Unit 2 Exam can be taken:  11*Time allowed to complete Unit 2 Exam: *Time allowed to complete Unit 2 Exam:  55 Minutes 55 Minutes *Number of questions: *Number of questions: 1010*Quiz format: *Quiz format: True/False and Multiple ChoiceTrue/False and Multiple Choice

Reminders:Reminders: You will only be able to enter your online Unit 2 Exam one time You will only be able to enter your online Unit 2 Exam one time Click the "Save Answers" button oftenClick the "Save Answers" button often If you lose your internet connection during your Unit 2 Exam , logon again and try to If you lose your internet connection during your Unit 2 Exam , logon again and try to

access your Unit 2 Exam . If you are unable to enter the Unit 2 Exam , contact your access your Unit 2 Exam . If you are unable to enter the Unit 2 Exam , contact your instructor.instructor.

You will always be able to see the time remaining in the Unit 2 Exam at the top right You will always be able to see the time remaining in the Unit 2 Exam at the top right of the page .of the page .

Please note: Once you click the "Submit for Grade" button, you will NOT be able to Please note: Once you click the "Submit for Grade" button, you will NOT be able to edit or change any of your answersedit or change any of your answers

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Questions?Questions?