Heather Whitaker Academic Foundations- Reading Student Success
Dec 14, 2015
Presentation
A brief overview on being prepared for exams.
General strategiesSpecific strategiesMethods of combating test-anxiety.
Before the testBe as well prepared as possible.Get a good amount of sleep.Eat healthy through out the day.Arrive for the test as early as
possible. Do not show up all stressed out running late.
Listen to your favorite song over and over.
Rule of ThumbDid you spend at least twice as
much time pre week outside of class as you did in class.
Did you take notes and review them each day? It only takes about ten-fifteen minutes a day to review?
Prepared?Did you begin reviewing a week
before the test? Not hours beforeDid you test yourself by using flash
or concept cards ?Did you create quizzes for yourself?Did you complete the textbook
chapter test and the review materials your instructor provided?
Test taking tipsRead the directions on the test!Quickly search for the questions that is most friendly and familiar. Do that question first. It will boost your confidence.
After that find that next question you know.
Timed ExamsThe best way to prepare for timed
exams is by practicing. Time yourself.
Have a game plan…Remember, Disability Services can
help with timed exams, if you qualify.
What to do on a multiple choice testRead the question, put a piece of paper or an index card to cover up the distracters.
Answer the question without looking at the distracters.
Have confidence in your answer and then make your choice.
Essay Exams or paper
Try free writing on an essay test or a paper.
Do not flood the professor with information and expect the professor to find the answers.
Free writing can help you filter out the unnecessary information.
Confused on what to do next
Do not get throne by a single question.Place a mark next to it and come back
to it.If it is a math or science question,
retrace your steps to find out where you got lost.
Never leave an answer blank.
Reducing AnxietyEngage in deep breathing for two-five
minutes.Tense and relax different muscle groupsUse guided imagery for a few minutes.Describe the anxiety. Aerobics can release anxiety and excess
energy.Utilize positive self talk.Peppermint