Question 1

A small, informal group of students whose purpose is to help members work together and prepare for a test is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A) motivation team. 
B) study group. 
C) structure squad. 
D) test club. 
A) motivation team. 
B) study group. 
C) structure squad. 
D) test club. B

Question 2

If an essay question asks you to outline a concept, your answer will

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A) describe and explain similarities and differences. 
B) provide the pros and cons, and an opinion and justification. 
C) track how events have evolved in a timeline. 
D) provide an overarching framework or explanation. 
A) describe and explain similarities and differences. 
B) provide the pros and cons, and an opinion and justification. 
C) track how events have evolved in a timeline. 
D) provide an overarching framework or explanation. D

Question 3

When you're studying, you can't afford to overlook anything. You read and review important facts and even use index cards. It's test day. You look over your test and the information is presented in two lists, arranged in columns. What type of test are you taking?

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A) multiple choice 
B) essay 
C) true/false 
D) matching 
A) multiple choice 
B) essay 
C) true/false 
D) matching D

Question 4

Although there may be times when you can't study properly, in the long run it can also be said that

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A) cramming reduces test anxiety. 
B) cramming often ends up taking more time for worse results. 
C) the need to cram never happens to good students. 
D) cramming aids long-term retention of material. 
A) cramming reduces test anxiety. 
B) cramming often ends up taking more time for worse results. 
C) the need to cram never happens to good students. 
D) cramming aids long-term retention of material.

Question 5

Using the educated guessing strategy, which of the following would you automatically eliminate?

Accepted Answer

A) Study groups benefit everyone as a test-preparation strategy. 
B) A thoughtful approach to each essay question is frequently beneficial to the overall test score since essay questions are commonly weighted more than other types of questions. 
C) Students who are able to reduce their text anxiety generally do better on tests. 
D) A test-taking strategy that many students find helpful is to answer the questions you feel certain about first. 
A) Study groups benefit everyone as a test-preparation strategy. 
B) A thoughtful approach to each essay question is frequently beneficial to the overall test score since essay questions are commonly weighted more than other types of questions. 
C) Students who are able to reduce their text anxiety generally do better on tests. 
D) A test-taking strategy that many students find helpful is to answer the questions you feel certain about first.

Question 6

In the "Prepare" section of Chapter 5, the text discusses a number of ways that you can prepare for tests. Please discuss, in your own words and with examples, three of the recommended strategies.

Accepted Answer

Answers could include knowing what to pr

Question 7

If an essay question asks you to compare and contrast a concept, your answer will

Accepted Answer

A) describe and explain similarities and differences. 
B) provide the pros and cons, and an opinion and justification. 
C) track how events have evolved in a timeline. 
D) judge and analyze, explaining what is wrong and right about a concept. 
A) describe and explain similarities and differences. 
B) provide the pros and cons, and an opinion and justification. 
C) track how events have evolved in a timeline. 
D) judge and analyze, explaining what is wrong and right about a concept.

Question 8

You are taking an honors course that you and your classmates find quite challenging. Four of you decide to form a study group in order to prepare for a midterm exam. Briefly describe how you would set up and use the study group to improve your chances in the upcoming test. What are some of the benefits of a study group?

Accepted Answer

Study groups: (1) help members organize

Question 9

To do well on multiple-choice, true/false, and matching tests, you need to guess well and understand general ideas.
To do well on these tests, you must put your memory into high gear and master a great many facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Of the options below, which type of questions typically ask for brief responses that require you to recall key pieces of information?

Accepted Answer

A) multiple choice 
B) matching 
C) true/false 
D) short answer 
A) multiple choice 
B) matching 
C) true/false 
D) short answer

Question 11

If an essay question asks you to evaluate a concept, your answer will

Accepted Answer

A) use evidence and arguments to convince the reader of a particular point. 
B) provide the pros and cons, and an opinion and justification. 
C) track how events have evolved in a timeline. 
D) judge and analyze, explaining what is wrong and right about a concept. 
A) use evidence and arguments to convince the reader of a particular point. 
B) provide the pros and cons, and an opinion and justification. 
C) track how events have evolved in a timeline. 
D) judge and analyze, explaining what is wrong and right about a concept.

Question 12

When writing an answer to an essay question, it is important to

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A) identify key words in the question so that all parts of the question are answered in the essay. 
B) be verbose and have long sentences. 
C) compare but not contrast two sets of data. 
D) include your personal opinion even when it isn't asked for in the question. 
A) identify key words in the question so that all parts of the question are answered in the essay. 
B) be verbose and have long sentences. 
C) compare but not contrast two sets of data. 
D) include your personal opinion even when it isn't asked for in the question.

Question 13

Juan is part of a study group that

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A) meets the night before a test. 
B) sits together the day of the test. 
C) helps members organize and structure the material to approach it logically. 
D) helps even out intelligence differences between students. 
A) meets the night before a test. 
B) sits together the day of the test. 
C) helps members organize and structure the material to approach it logically. 
D) helps even out intelligence differences between students.

Question 14

Before answering the questions on a test, you should read the instructions and skim through the entire test.
By skimming through the entire exam first, you will be able to determine the weight of each question, verify that you have every page of the test, and gain intra-test knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An effective way to manage test anxiety is to

Accepted Answer

A) write important facts on index cards. 
B) prepare thoroughly. 
C) do most of your studying the night before the test. 
D) know what you are preparing for. 
A) write important facts on index cards. 
B) prepare thoroughly. 
C) do most of your studying the night before the test. 
D) know what you are preparing for.

Question 16

List three strategies you can use to answer essay questions.

Accepted Answer

For essay exams, tips include

Question 17

The first step in educated guessing is to eliminate any obviously false answers.
Eliminating obviously false answers helps narrow your margin of error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Math tests do not appear to provoke any more anxiety than tests for other subjects.
Math seems to cause a great deal of anxiety either because of the absolute right or wrong answers or because of negative self-concepts relative to mathematical understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If an essay question asks you to critique a statement or a concept, your answer will

Accepted Answer

A) use evidence and arguments to convince the reader of a particular point. 
B) show how things fit together and provide analogies. 
C) track how events have evolved in a timeline. 
D) judge and analyze, explaining what is wrong and right about a concept. 
A) use evidence and arguments to convince the reader of a particular point. 
B) show how things fit together and provide analogies. 
C) track how events have evolved in a timeline. 
D) judge and analyze, explaining what is wrong and right about a concept.

Question 20

Academic honesty means

Accepted Answer

A) always telling the professor when someone is cheating. 
B) never having to say you're sorry. 
C) only turning in your own work. 
D) staying out of trouble to avoid being placed on academic probation. 
A) always telling the professor when someone is cheating. 
B) never having to say you're sorry. 
C) only turning in your own work. 
D) staying out of trouble to avoid being placed on academic probation.

A small, informal group of students whose purpose is to help members work together and prepare for a test is referred to as a

If an essay question asks you to outline a concept, your answer will

When you're studying, you can't afford to overlook anything. You read and review important facts and even use index cards. It's test day. You look over your test and the information is presented in two lists, arranged in columns. What type of test are you taking?

Although there may be times when you can't study properly, in the long run it can also be said that

Using the educated guessing strategy, which of the following would you automatically eliminate?

In the "Prepare" section of Chapter 5, the text discusses a number of ways that you can prepare for tests. Please discuss, in your own words and with examples, three of the recommended strategies.

If an essay question asks you to compare and contrast a concept, your answer will

To do well on multiple-choice, true/false, and matching tests, you need to guess well and understand general ideas. To do well on these tests, you must put your memory into high gear and master a great many facts.

Of the options below, which type of questions typically ask for brief responses that require you to recall key pieces of information?

If an essay question asks you to evaluate a concept, your answer will

When writing an answer to an essay question, it is important to

Juan is part of a study group that

Before answering the questions on a test, you should read the instructions and skim through the entire test. By skimming through the entire exam first, you will be able to determine the weight of each question, verify that you have every page of the test, and gain intra-test knowledge.

An effective way to manage test anxiety is to

List three strategies you can use to answer essay questions.

The first step in educated guessing is to eliminate any obviously false answers. Eliminating obviously false answers helps narrow your margin of error.

Math tests do not appear to provoke any more anxiety than tests for other subjects. Math seems to cause a great deal of anxiety either because of the absolute right or wrong answers or because of negative self-concepts relative to mathematical understanding.

If an essay question asks you to critique a statement or a concept, your answer will

Academic honesty means

Power Learning: Becoming a Successful Student

Making the Most of Your Time

Discovering Your Learning Styles, Self-Concept, and Values

Taking Notes

Reading and Remembering

Writing and Speaking

Choosing Your Courses and Major

Technology and Information Competency

Making Good Decisions

Diversity and Your Relationships With Others

Money Matters

Stress, Health, and Wellness

Filters

Exam 5: Taking Tests

A small, informal group of students whose purpose is to help members work together and prepare for a test is referred to as a

If an essay question asks you to outline a concept, your answer will

When you're studying, you can't afford to overlook anything. You read and review important facts and even use index cards. It's test day. You look over your test and the information is presented in two lists, arranged in columns. What type of test are you taking?

Although there may be times when you can't study properly, in the long run it can also be said that

Using the educated guessing strategy, which of the following would you automatically eliminate?

In the "Prepare" section of Chapter 5, the text discusses a number of ways that you can prepare for tests. Please discuss, in your own words and with examples, three of the recommended strategies.

If an essay question asks you to compare and contrast a concept, your answer will

To do well on multiple-choice, true/false, and matching tests, you need to guess well and understand general ideas. To do well on these tests, you must put your memory into high gear and master a great many facts.

Of the options below, which type of questions typically ask for brief responses that require you to recall key pieces of information?

If an essay question asks you to evaluate a concept, your answer will

When writing an answer to an essay question, it is important to

Juan is part of a study group that

Before answering the questions on a test, you should read the instructions and skim through the entire test. By skimming through the entire exam first, you will be able to determine the weight of each question, verify that you have every page of the test, and gain intra-test knowledge.

An effective way to manage test anxiety is to

List three strategies you can use to answer essay questions.

The first step in educated guessing is to eliminate any obviously false answers. Eliminating obviously false answers helps narrow your margin of error.

Math tests do not appear to provoke any more anxiety than tests for other subjects. Math seems to cause a great deal of anxiety either because of the absolute right or wrong answers or because of negative self-concepts relative to mathematical understanding.

If an essay question asks you to critique a statement or a concept, your answer will

Academic honesty means

Power Learning: Becoming a Successful Student

Making the Most of Your Time

Discovering Your Learning Styles, Self-Concept, and Values

Taking Notes

Reading and Remembering

Writing and Speaking

Choosing Your Courses and Major

Technology and Information Competency

Making Good Decisions

Diversity and Your Relationships With Others

Money Matters

Stress, Health, and Wellness

Filters