Testing with Success

Kelly SpeirEXCEL Center for Academic Success

University of West Georgia

Testing and Me

Where am I at this point with testing?

Tasks Preparation Test Taking Test Analysis

Which grade do you prefer?

Preparation•Plan a Time Frame

•Complete and organize your notes before reviewing

•Know what material is being covered and the test format

•Seek clarification/help on confusing material

•Review previous test analysis

•Utilize study & review groups-Ask questions

•Monitor yourself

•Eat a good meal before the test

Preparation Show up to class a couple of minutes early Do not wait until the last minute to buy

your scantron or blue books Be overly prepared: pens, pencils, paper

ect! Ditch the pajamas and put on some every

day dress clothes!

What’s Sleep Got To Do With It?

Everything!!!

Test Taking Read through the exam Develop a time plan Use appropriate

strategies for answering different formats

Don’t panic-breathe Do what you know first-

return to others Do bonus questions Monitor your time & work

Oprah After the Show

Tell a neighbor, what you do after you receive a failing grade from a test.

Me

Test

Test Analysis Perform an analysis Identify type of question

knowledge Identify what your task was Identify location of correct answer Identify why you missed the

answer Seek help for problem areas Develop a plan for reviewing for

next exam Begin reviewing new material-

Don’t procrastinate

Moving Forward

1. What is one goal you would like to achieve related to test taking?

2. List three actions you can take that might help you move closer to realizing this goal.

3 Minute Review Paper

During today’s class, what idea(s) struck you as things you could or should put into practice?

A Few Tips

For Multiple Choice/ True False: Read the

question twice then answer

Answer the ones you know first

Circle the ones you skip, do those last

For Essay and Short Answer questions: Cover only the

points asked in the question

Think before you write

Outline what you are going to say before you start.