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Test Taking Survey

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Take the following survey and see how much you know about TEST TAKING STRATEGIES. While you are in college, it is helpful to know how to take tests effectively. The more you know about test taking, the more effectively you will be able to perform on your exams. If the statement is true or a POSITIVE strategy, mark P; if the response is false or a NEGATIVE strategy, mark N.

  P N  
1. I never seem to have enough time to finish an exam.
2. I answer all questions; I leave nothing blank.
3. I read the directions twice before taking an exam.
4. While taking a multiple-choice test, if the first answer seems correct, I select it.
5. I always double-check my answers.
6. When I answer essay questions, I organize my thoughts as I’m writing.
7. I always match the grammar used in the question (stem) with the grammar used in the correct answer (option).
8. I avoid answers that use absolute words.
9. I often change my answers when taking objective tests.
10. I answer the questions I know well first.
11. If I get nervous, I take a few seconds to take a deep breath and know that most students can expect momentary memory blocks during an exam.
12. When writing an essay exam, I understand the difference between the terms “evaluate,” “summarize,” “contrast,” “prove,” and “justify.”

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