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The United Architects of the Philippines – The United Architects of the Philippines – Graduate Auxiliary Graduate Auxiliary

UAPGA Architecture Licensure Examination UAPGA Architecture Licensure Examination (ALE) Assistance Conference (ALE) Assistance Conference

Survive Board:Survive Board: Ready, Set, BOARD!Ready, Set, BOARD!,,

TIPS IN TAKING THE BOARD TIPS IN TAKING THE BOARD EXAMEXAM

Arch. Annie Corpuz – Pugeda, uapArch. Annie Corpuz – Pugeda, uap

December 13, 2009December 13, 2009

United Architects of the Philippines HeadquartersUnited Architects of the Philippines Headquarters

53 Scout Rallos St., Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City53 Scout Rallos St., Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

►22ndnd day day►Non-drafting examinationNon-drafting examination►150 questions150 questions►Standardized testing – Multiple choiceStandardized testing – Multiple choice►computer-adaptive testingcomputer-adaptive testing - requires - requires

no scoring by people no scoring by people ►Optical Mark Reader (OPM)Optical Mark Reader (OPM)

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Advantages of standardized Advantages of standardized testingtesting

► Considerations of Considerations of validityvalidity and and reliabilityreliability typically typically viewed as essential elements for determining the viewed as essential elements for determining the quality of any standardized test - results can be quality of any standardized test - results can be empirically documented; test scores can be empirically documented; test scores can be shown to have a relative degree of shown to have a relative degree of validityvalidity and and reliabilityreliability, as well as results which are , as well as results which are generalizable and replicablegeneralizable and replicable

► Another advantage is aggregation. A well Another advantage is aggregation. A well designed standardized test provides an designed standardized test provides an assessment of an individual's mastery of a assessment of an individual's mastery of a domain of knowledge or skilldomain of knowledge or skill which at some which at some level of aggregation will provide useful level of aggregation will provide useful information. information.

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Disadvantages and criticismsDisadvantages and criticisms

►"Standardized tests can't measure "Standardized tests can't measure initiative, initiative, creativity, imagination, creativity, imagination, conceptual thinkingconceptual thinking, curiosity, effort, , curiosity, effort, irony, judgment, commitment, nuance, irony, judgment, commitment, nuance, good will, ethical reflection, or a host of good will, ethical reflection, or a host of other valuable dispositions and attributes. other valuable dispositions and attributes. What they can measure and count are What they can measure and count are isolated skills, specific facts and function, isolated skills, specific facts and function, content knowledge, the least interesting content knowledge, the least interesting and least significant aspects of and least significant aspects of learning."— learning."— Bill AyersBill Ayers

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►General test preparation General test preparation ►Anticipating test contentAnticipating test content►Review tools for testsReview tools for tests►Overcoming test anxietyOvercoming test anxiety►CrammingCramming►Ten tips for test takingTen tips for test taking

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General test preparationGeneral test preparationHe who opens a school door,He who opens a school door,

closes a prison - closes a prison - Victor Hugo, FrenchVictor Hugo, French► To do well on tests you must first learn the To do well on tests you must first learn the

material, and then review it before the test.material, and then review it before the test.

These are techniques to better understand your These are techniques to better understand your material:material:

► LearningLearningTake good notes in your lectures and Take good notes in your lectures and

textbookstextbooksReview your notes soon after lecture/review Review your notes soon after lecture/review Review notes briefly before the next session Review notes briefly before the next session Schedule some time at the end of the week Schedule some time at the end of the week

for a for a longer review longer review

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General test preparationGeneral test preparationHe who opens a school door,He who opens a school door,

closes a prison - closes a prison - Victor Hugo, FrenchVictor Hugo, French► ReviewingReviewing

Take good notesTake good notesabout as your reviewer/teacher tells you what will about as your reviewer/teacher tells you what will be on the test be on the test Organize your notes, texts, and assignmentsOrganize your notes, texts, and assignmentsaccording to what will be on the test according to what will be on the test Estimate the hoursEstimate the hours you'll need to review you'll need to review materials materials Draw up a schedule Draw up a schedule that blocks units of time and that blocks units of time and material material Test yourself Test yourself on the material on the material Finish your studyingFinish your studying the day before the exam the day before the exam

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Anticipating test contentAnticipating test contentThere is occasions and causes why and There is occasions and causes why and

wherefore in all things -wherefore in all things - Wm Shakespeare,Wm Shakespeare,English 1564-1616English 1564-1616

► Pay particular attention to any study guidesPay particular attention to any study guidesthat the instructor hands out in before the exam, or that the instructor hands out in before the exam, or even at the beginning of the review course!  Ex. key even at the beginning of the review course!  Ex. key points, particular chapters or parts of chapters, points, particular chapters or parts of chapters, handouts, etc.handouts, etc.

► Ask the instructor what to anticipate on the testAsk the instructor what to anticipate on the testif he/she does not volunteer the informationif he/she does not volunteer the information

► Pay particular attention--just prior to the exam--Pay particular attention--just prior to the exam--to points the instructor brings up during review to points the instructor brings up during review sessionssessions

► Generate a list of possible questions Generate a list of possible questions you would you would ask if you were making the exam, then see if you can ask if you were making the exam, then see if you can answer the questionsanswer the questions

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Anticipating test contentAnticipating test contentThere is occasions and causes why and There is occasions and causes why and

wherefore in all things -wherefore in all things - Wm Shakespeare,Wm Shakespeare,English 1564-1616English 1564-1616

►Review previous tests/pre-board examsReview previous tests/pre-board examsgraded by the instructorgraded by the instructor

► Confer with other board-takersConfer with other board-takersto predict what will be on the testto predict what will be on the test

► Pay particular attention to cluesPay particular attention to cluesthat indicate an instructor might test for a that indicate an instructor might test for a particular idea, as when an instructor: particular idea, as when an instructor: says something more than once says something more than once writes material on the board writes material on the board pauses to review notes pauses to review notes asks questions of the class asks questions of the class says, says, "This will be on the test!""This will be on the test!"

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Review tools for testsReview tools for testsBe preparedBe prepared - - Boy Scout motto, Lord Robert Boy Scout motto, Lord Robert

Baden-Powell, British 1857-1941Baden-Powell, British 1857-1941 ► Create study checklistsCreate study checklists

Identify all of the material that you will be tested Identify all of the material that you will be tested on-- list notes, formulas, ideas, and text on-- list notes, formulas, ideas, and text assignments you are accountable for ( this will assignments you are accountable for ( this will enable you to break your studying into enable you to break your studying into organized, manageable chunks, which allow for organized, manageable chunks, which allow for a comprehensive review plan with minimal a comprehensive review plan with minimal anxietyanxiety

► Create summary notes and "maps"Create summary notes and "maps"Briefly map out the important ideas of the Briefly map out the important ideas of the course and the relationships of these ideas. course and the relationships of these ideas. Summary notes should display lists and Summary notes should display lists and hierarchies of ideas.hierarchies of ideas.

► Creativity and a visual frameworkCreativity and a visual framework will help you will help you recall these ideas.recall these ideas.

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Review tools for testsReview tools for testsBe preparedBe prepared - - Boy Scout motto, Lord Robert Boy Scout motto, Lord Robert

Baden-Powell, British 1857-1941Baden-Powell, British 1857-1941 ►Record your notes Record your notes and significant portions of and significant portions of

text on audio tapes so you can review material text on audio tapes so you can review material with an audio gadget. (having a tape of with an audio gadget. (having a tape of important information will enable you to study important information will enable you to study while walking or relaxing in a nonacademic while walking or relaxing in a nonacademic environment)environment)

► Create flashcardsCreate flashcardsfor definitions, formulas, or lists that you need for definitions, formulas, or lists that you need to have memorized--put topics on one side of to have memorized--put topics on one side of the card, answers on the other (this will enable the card, answers on the other (this will enable you to test your ability to not only recognize you to test your ability to not only recognize important information, but also your ability to important information, but also your ability to retrieve information from scratch)retrieve information from scratch)

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Overcoming test anxietyOvercoming test anxietyA hundred cartloads of anxiety will not A hundred cartloads of anxiety will not

pay an ounce of debtpay an ounce of debt - - Italian proverbItalian proverb

► Most examinees experience some level of Most examinees experience some level of anxiety during an exam anxiety during an exam (when anxiety affects (when anxiety affects exam performance it has become a problem) exam performance it has become a problem)

► General preparation/building confidence: General preparation/building confidence: Review your personal situation and skillsReview your personal situation and skills

► Managing timeManaging time (dealing with procrastination, (dealing with procrastination, distractions, laziness)distractions, laziness)

► Organizing material to be studied and learnedOrganizing material to be studied and learnedTake a step by step approach to build a strategy Take a step by step approach to build a strategy and not get overwhelmedand not get overwhelmed

► Outside pressures: Outside pressures: success/failure consequences, success/failure consequences, peer pressure, competitiveness,  etc.peer pressure, competitiveness,  etc.

► Reviewing your past performance on testsReviewing your past performance on teststo improve and learn from experienceto improve and learn from experience

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Overcoming test anxietyOvercoming test anxietyA hundred cartloads of anxiety will not A hundred cartloads of anxiety will not

pay an ounce of debtpay an ounce of debt - - Italian proverbItalian proverb

Test preparation to reduce anxiety:Test preparation to reduce anxiety:► Approach the exam with confidence:Approach the exam with confidence: Use Use

whatever strategies you can to personalize success:  whatever strategies you can to personalize success:  visualization, logic, talking to your self, practice, visualization, logic, talking to your self, practice, team work, journaling, etc.team work, journaling, etc.View the exam as an opportunity to show how much View the exam as an opportunity to show how much you've studied and to receive a reward for the you've studied and to receive a reward for the studying you've donestudying you've done

► Be prepared!Be prepared! Learn your material thoroughly and Learn your material thoroughly and organize what materials you will need for the test. organize what materials you will need for the test. Use a checklistUse a checklist

► Choose a comfortable location for taking the test with Choose a comfortable location for taking the test with good lighting and minimal distractionsgood lighting and minimal distractions

► Allow yourself plenty of time, especially to do things Allow yourself plenty of time, especially to do things you need to do before the test and still get there a you need to do before the test and still get there a little earlylittle early

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Overcoming test anxietyOvercoming test anxietyA hundred cartloads of anxiety will not A hundred cartloads of anxiety will not

pay an ounce of debtpay an ounce of debt - - Italian proverbItalian proverbTest preparation to reduce anxiety:Test preparation to reduce anxiety:► Avoid thinking you need to cram just beforeAvoid thinking you need to cram just before► Strive for a relaxed state of concentration. Avoid Strive for a relaxed state of concentration. Avoid

speaking with any fellow examinees who have not speaking with any fellow examinees who have not prepared, who express negativity, who will distract your prepared, who express negativity, who will distract your preparationpreparation

► A program of exercise is said to sharpen the mind A program of exercise is said to sharpen the mind Get a good night's sleep the night before the examGet a good night's sleep the night before the examDon't go to the exam with an empty stomachDon't go to the exam with an empty stomachFresh fruits and vegetables are often recommended to Fresh fruits and vegetables are often recommended to reduce stress.reduce stress.Stressful foods: processed foods, artificial sweeteners, Stressful foods: processed foods, artificial sweeteners, carbonated soft drinks, chocolate, eggs, fried foods, junk carbonated soft drinks, chocolate, eggs, fried foods, junk foods, foods containing preservatives or heavy spicesfoods, foods containing preservatives or heavy spices

► Take a small snack, or some other nourishment to help Take a small snack, or some other nourishment to help take your mind off of your anxiety (Avoid high sugar take your mind off of your anxiety (Avoid high sugar content [candy] which may aggravate your condition)content [candy] which may aggravate your condition)

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Overcoming test anxietyOvercoming test anxietyA hundred cartloads of anxiety will not A hundred cartloads of anxiety will not

pay an ounce of debtpay an ounce of debt - - Italian proverbItalian proverb► During the test:During the test:

Read the directions carefully Read the directions carefully Budget your test taking time Budget your test taking time Change positions to help you relaxChange positions to help you relaxIf you go blank, skip the question and go on If you go blank, skip the question and go on Don't panicDon't panic when others start handing in their when others start handing in their papers. There's no reward for being the first donepapers. There's no reward for being the first done

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Overcoming test anxietyOvercoming test anxietyA hundred cartloads of anxiety will not A hundred cartloads of anxiety will not

pay an ounce of debtpay an ounce of debt - - Italian proverbItalian proverb► If you find yourself tensing and getting If you find yourself tensing and getting

anxious during the testanxious during the test

Relax; you are in control. Take slow, deep breathsRelax; you are in control. Take slow, deep breathsDon't think about the fear. Don't think about the fear. Pause:Pause:  think about the   think about the next step and keep on task, step by stepnext step and keep on task, step by stepUse positive reinforcement for yourself: Use positive reinforcement for yourself: Acknowledge that you have done, and are doing, Acknowledge that you have done, and are doing, your bestyour bestExpect Expect somesome anxiety. It's a reminder that you want anxiety. It's a reminder that you want to do your best and can provide energy. Just keep it to do your best and can provide energy. Just keep it manageablemanageableRealize that anxiety can be a "habit" and that it Realize that anxiety can be a "habit" and that it takes practice to use it as a tool to succeedtakes practice to use it as a tool to succeed

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CrammingCrammingOnly the educated are freeOnly the educated are free - - Epictetus, Epictetus,

GreekGreek► Cramming is useful in emergencies;Cramming is useful in emergencies;  

it is not good for long term learning.it is not good for long term learning.

► Strategies for cramming include: Strategies for cramming include: Preview material to be coveredPreview material to be coveredBe selective: skim chapters for main pointsBe selective: skim chapters for main pointsConcentrate on reviewing and learning main Concentrate on reviewing and learning main pointspointsDon't read information you won't have time Don't read information you won't have time to review to review

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Multiple choice testsMultiple choice testsWe want a society in which we are free to make We want a society in which we are free to make

choices, to make mistakes, and be generous choices, to make mistakes, and be generous and compassionateand compassionate - - Margaret Thatcher English Margaret Thatcher English

1925 1925 ► Multiple choice questions include a phrase or Multiple choice questions include a phrase or

stem followed by three to five optionsstem followed by three to five options► Test strategies:Test strategies:

Read the directions carefully. Read the directions carefully. Know if each Know if each question has one or more correct option. Know if you question has one or more correct option. Know if you are penalized for guessing. Know how much time is are penalized for guessing. Know how much time is allowed (this governs your strategy)allowed (this governs your strategy)Preview the test. Preview the test. Read through the test quickly Read through the test quickly and answer the easiest questions first. Mark those and answer the easiest questions first. Mark those you think you know in some way that is appropriateyou think you know in some way that is appropriateRead through the test a second time and Read through the test a second time and answer more difficult questions. answer more difficult questions. You may pick up You may pick up cues for answers from the first reading, or become cues for answers from the first reading, or become more comfortable in the testing situationmore comfortable in the testing situationIf time allows, review both questions and If time allows, review both questions and answers. answers. It is possible you mis-read questions the It is possible you mis-read questions the first timefirst time

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Multiple choice testsMultiple choice testsWe want a society in which we are free to make We want a society in which we are free to make

choices, to make mistakes, and be generous choices, to make mistakes, and be generous and compassionateand compassionate - - Margaret Thatcher English Margaret Thatcher English

1925 1925 ►Answering optionsAnswering options

Improve your odds, Improve your odds, think criticallythink critically::► Cover the options, read the stem, and Cover the options, read the stem, and

try to answertry to answerSelect the option that most closely matches Select the option that most closely matches your answeryour answer

►Read the stem with each optionRead the stem with each optionTreat each option as a true-false question, Treat each option as a true-false question, andand choose the "most true" choose the "most true"

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Multiple choice testsMultiple choice testsWe want a society in which we are free to make We want a society in which we are free to make

choices, to make mistakes, and be generous choices, to make mistakes, and be generous and compassionate -and compassionate - Margaret Thatcher English Margaret Thatcher English

1925 1925 ► Strategies to answer difficult questions:Strategies to answer difficult questions:

Eliminate options you know to be incorrect. Eliminate options you know to be incorrect. If If allowed, mark words or alternatives in questions that allowed, mark words or alternatives in questions that eliminate the optioneliminate the option

► Give each option of a question the "true-false Give each option of a question the "true-false test:“test:“ This may reduce your selection to the best This may reduce your selection to the best answeranswer

► Question options that Question options that grammatically grammatically don't fit with the don't fit with the stemstem

► Question options that areQuestion options that are totally unfamiliar totally unfamiliar to youto you► Question options that containQuestion options that contain negative/absolute negative/absolute

words.words. Try substituting a qualified term for the Try substituting a qualified term for the absolute one, like absolute one, like frequentlyfrequently for for always; always; or or typicaltypical for for everyevery to see if you can eliminate it to see if you can eliminate it

► "All of the above:""All of the above:"If you know two of three options seem correct, "all of If you know two of three options seem correct, "all of the above" is a strong possibilitythe above" is a strong possibility

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Multiple choice testsMultiple choice testsWe want a society in which we are free to make We want a society in which we are free to make

choices, to make mistakes, and be generous choices, to make mistakes, and be generous and compassionateand compassionate - - Margaret Thatcher English Margaret Thatcher English

1925 1925 ► Strategies to answer difficult questions:Strategies to answer difficult questions:

Number answers:Number answers: toss out the high and low and toss out the high and low and consider the middle range numbersconsider the middle range numbers"Look alike options“"Look alike options“ probably one is correct; choose probably one is correct; choose the best but eliminate choices that mean basically the the best but eliminate choices that mean basically the same thing, and thus cancel each other outsame thing, and thus cancel each other outDouble negatives:Double negatives: Create the equivalent positive Create the equivalent positive statement and considerstatement and considerEcho options:Echo options: If two options are opposite each other, If two options are opposite each other, chances are one of them is correctchances are one of them is correctFavor options that contain qualifiers. Favor options that contain qualifiers. The result is The result is longer, more inclusive items that better fill the role of longer, more inclusive items that better fill the role of the answerthe answerIf two alternatives seem correct,If two alternatives seem correct, compare them compare them for differences, then refer to the stem to find your for differences, then refer to the stem to find your best answerbest answer

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Multiple choice testsMultiple choice testsWe want a society in which we are free to make We want a society in which we are free to make

choices, to make mistakes, and be generous choices, to make mistakes, and be generous and compassionate -and compassionate - Margaret Thatcher English Margaret Thatcher English

1925 1925 ► Guessing:Guessing:

Always guess when there is no penaltyAlways guess when there is no penaltyfor guessing or you can eliminate optionsfor guessing or you can eliminate optionsDon't guess if you are penalized for guessingDon't guess if you are penalized for guessingand if you have no basis for your choiceand if you have no basis for your choiceUse hints from questions you knowUse hints from questions you knowto answer questions you do not.to answer questions you do not.Change your first answersChange your first answerswhen you are sure of the correction, or other cues when you are sure of the correction, or other cues in the test cue you to change.in the test cue you to change.

Remember that you are looking for the best Remember that you are looking for the best answer,answer,not only a correct one, and not one which must be not only a correct one, and not one which must be true all of the time, in all cases, and without true all of the time, in all cases, and without exception.exception.

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Open book examsOpen book examsThat is a good book which is That is a good book which is

opened with expectation and closed opened with expectation and closed in profit.in profit.

Amos Bronson Alcot American 1799 - Amos Bronson Alcot American 1799 - 18881888► In an open book examIn an open book exam

you are evaluated on understanding rather you are evaluated on understanding rather than recall and memorizationthan recall and memorization

► You will be expected toYou will be expected toapply material to new situationsapply material to new situationsanalyze elements and relationshipsanalyze elements and relationshipssynthesize, or structuresynthesize, or structureevaluate using your material as evaluate using your material as

evidenceevidence

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Open book examsOpen book examsThat is a good book which is That is a good book which is

opened with expectation and closed opened with expectation and closed in profit.in profit.

Amos Bronson Alcot American 1799 - Amos Bronson Alcot American 1799 - 18881888

►Do not underestimate the preparation Do not underestimate the preparation needed for an open book exam:  your needed for an open book exam:  your time will be limited, so the key is time will be limited, so the key is proper organization in order to quickly proper organization in order to quickly find data, quotes, examples, and/or find data, quotes, examples, and/or arguments you use in your answers.arguments you use in your answers.

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Open book examsOpen book examsThat is a good book which is That is a good book which is

opened with expectation and closed opened with expectation and closed in profit.in profit.

Amos Bronson Alcot American 1799 - Amos Bronson Alcot American 1799 - 18881888► Preparation:Preparation:

Keep current on readings and assignments Keep current on readings and assignments Prepare brief, concise notes on ideas/concepts being Prepare brief, concise notes on ideas/concepts being testedtestedCarefully select what you intend to bring with you to Carefully select what you intend to bring with you to the exam, and note anything significant about what the exam, and note anything significant about what you do notyou do notInclude your own commentary on the informationInclude your own commentary on the informationthat will provide fuel for your arguments, and that will provide fuel for your arguments, and demonstrate that you have thought this throughdemonstrate that you have thought this throughAnticipate with model questions, but not model Anticipate with model questions, but not model answers.answers.Challenge yourself instead with how you would Challenge yourself instead with how you would answer questions, and what options and resources answer questions, and what options and resources you may need toyou may need to consider.consider.

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Open book examsOpen book examsThat is a good book which is That is a good book which is

opened with expectation and closed opened with expectation and closed in profit.in profit.

Amos Bronson Alcot American 1799 - Amos Bronson Alcot American 1799 - 18881888► Organize your reference materials, your "open Organize your reference materials, your "open

book:"book:"Make your reference materials as user-friendly Make your reference materials as user-friendly as possible so that you don't lose time locating as possible so that you don't lose time locating what you need what you need Familiarize yourself with the format, layout and Familiarize yourself with the format, layout and structure of your text books and source materialsstructure of your text books and source materialsOrganize these with your notes for speedy retrieval, Organize these with your notes for speedy retrieval, and index ideas and concepts with pointers and/or and index ideas and concepts with pointers and/or page numbers in the source material (Develop a page numbers in the source material (Develop a system of tabs/sticky notes, color coding, concept system of tabs/sticky notes, color coding, concept maps, etc. to mark important summaries, headings, maps, etc. to mark important summaries, headings, sections)sections)Write short, manageable summaries of content for Write short, manageable summaries of content for each groupingeach groupingList out data and formulas separately for easy accessList out data and formulas separately for easy access

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Tips for Better Test TakingTips for Better Test TakingA child should be approached with A child should be approached with reverencereverence Bronson Alcott, AmericanBronson Alcott, American

...as well as the child in each of us...as well as the child in each of us

►When you take a test,When you take a test,you are demonstrating your ability to you are demonstrating your ability to understand course material or perform understand course material or perform certain tasks.  certain tasks.  Successful test taking Successful test taking avoids carelessness.avoids carelessness.

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Tips for Better Test TakingTips for Better Test TakingA child should be approached with A child should be approached with reverencereverence Bronson Alcott, AmericanBronson Alcott, American

...as well as the child in each of us...as well as the child in each of us► These suggestions may help you avoid These suggestions may help you avoid

careless errors!careless errors!► Prepare: Prepare:

Analyze how you did on a similar test in the Analyze how you did on a similar test in the pastpastReview your previous tests, and sample tests, Review your previous tests, and sample tests, especially when studying for the final exam.especially when studying for the final exam.Each test prepares you for the next:  the more tests Each test prepares you for the next:  the more tests you take, the better you will develop your test you take, the better you will develop your test taking strategies.taking strategies.Arrive early for tests.Arrive early for tests. Before a test, list Before a test, list everything you will need for it that is allowed everything you will need for it that is allowed (pencils/pens, calculator, dictionary, watch, etc.) (pencils/pens, calculator, dictionary, watch, etc.) Good preparation helps you Good preparation helps you focusfocus on the task at on the task at handhand

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Tips for Better Test TakingTips for Better Test TakingA child should be approached with A child should be approached with reverencereverence Bronson Alcott, AmericanBronson Alcott, American

...as well as the child in each of us...as well as the child in each of us► These suggestions may help you avoid These suggestions may help you avoid

careless errors!careless errors!► Prepare: Prepare:

Be comfortable but alert.Be comfortable but alert. Choose a good spot in Choose a good spot in the room and make sure you have enough space to the room and make sure you have enough space to work, maintain comfortable posture in your seat, but work, maintain comfortable posture in your seat, but don't "slouch"don't "slouch"Stay relaxed and confident.Stay relaxed and confident. Keep a good attitude. Keep a good attitude.Remind yourself that you are well-prepared and are Remind yourself that you are well-prepared and are going to do well.  going to do well.  If you find yourself anxious, take several slow, deep If you find yourself anxious, take several slow, deep breaths to relaxbreaths to relaxDon't talk about the test to other examineesDon't talk about the test to other examinees just before entering the room: their anxiety can be just before entering the room: their anxiety can be contagiouscontagious

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Tips for Better Test TakingTips for Better Test TakingA child should be approached with A child should be approached with reverencereverence Bronson Alcott, AmericanBronson Alcott, American

...as well as the child in each of us...as well as the child in each of us► Test Taking:Test Taking:

Read the directions carefully. This may be Read the directions carefully. This may be obvious, but it will help you avoid careless obvious, but it will help you avoid careless errorserrorsIf there is time, quickly look through the test If there is time, quickly look through the test for an overview. Note key terms, jot down for an overview. Note key terms, jot down brief notes. If you can, mark the test or brief notes. If you can, mark the test or answer sheet with comments that come to answer sheet with comments that come to mind. Ask if that is permitted!mind. Ask if that is permitted!

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...as well as the child in each of us...as well as the child in each of us► Test Taking:Test Taking:

Answer questions in a strategic order: Answer questions in a strategic order: Answer Answer easy questions firsteasy questions first to build to build

confidence, score points, and mentally orient confidence, score points, and mentally orient yourself to vocabulary, concepts, and your yourself to vocabulary, concepts, and your studies.  It may also help you make studies.  It may also help you make associations with more difficult questions.associations with more difficult questions.

Then Then difficult questionsdifficult questions or those with the most or those with the most point value. With objective tests, first point value. With objective tests, first eliminate those answers you know to be eliminate those answers you know to be wrong, or are likely to be wrong, don't seem to wrong, or are likely to be wrong, don't seem to fit, or where two options are so similar as to fit, or where two options are so similar as to be both incorrect.be both incorrect.

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...as well as the child in each of us...as well as the child in each of us► Test Taking:Test Taking:► Review:Review:

Resist the urge to leave as soon as you have Resist the urge to leave as soon as you have completed all the itemscompleted all the itemsReview your test to make sure that you Review your test to make sure that you have answered all questionshave answered all questions did not mis-mark answersdid not mis-mark answers did not make simple mistakesdid not make simple mistakes

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WELCOME!WELCOME!

January 2010January 2010

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THANK YOUTHANK YOU

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SEE YOU in your Oath Taking Ceremony!SEE YOU in your Oath Taking Ceremony!