Question 1

What would be the MOST positive way to reframe this negative thought: "I am not smart enough to pass this class."

Accepted Answer

A)  "I should drop this class and take it during a future semester." 
B)  "The information I am learning in this class is not important." 
C)  "I am smart enough, and I belong in this class." 
D)  "Many people are successful even though they did not attend college." 
A)  "I should drop this class and take it during a future semester." 
B)  "The information I am learning in this class is not important." 
C)  "I am smart enough, and I belong in this class." 
D)  "Many people are successful even though they did not attend college." C

Question 2

Thiago is having difficulty with a topic that he knows will be tested on the final exam, so he wants to meet with his instructor outside of class. Unfortunately, Thiago is scheduled to work during his instructor's office hours. What should Thiago do?

Accepted Answer

A)  continue trying to figure out the material on his own 
B)  ask his instructor to meet with him before or after class 
C)  skip another class so that he can meet with his instructor at a convenient time 
D)  call in sick to work so that he can meet with his instructor during their office hours 
A)  continue trying to figure out the material on his own 
B)  ask his instructor to meet with him before or after class 
C)  skip another class so that he can meet with his instructor at a convenient time 
D)  call in sick to work so that he can meet with his instructor during their office hours B

Question 3

Ayaan was worried about his algebra exam and felt that he had not studied enough. He had a deep sense of dread as he went to class to take the test, and even more dread when his instructor handed back the tests. He knew he had probably failed it but was thrilled to see a grade of 89 percent. What question might Ayaan ask himself in order to change his feelings about test taking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Was the instructor just being nice to me? 
B)  Was the exam even harder than I expected? 
C)  Why were my study strategies ineffective? 
D)  Am I often too hard on myself or expect too much? 
A)  Was the instructor just being nice to me? 
B)  Was the exam even harder than I expected? 
C)  Why were my study strategies ineffective? 
D)  Am I often too hard on myself or expect too much? D

Question 4

Once you finish taking a test, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Let it go. The test is over, and thinking about how you answered questions will cause anxiety. 
B)  Second-guess your answers, and spend time worrying about the grade you will get. 
C)  Use metacognition strategies to think about how you did on the test and how you can improve in the future. 
D)  Speak with your instructor as soon as possible to find out your grade and ask for extra credit. 
A)  Let it go. The test is over, and thinking about how you answered questions will cause anxiety. 
B)  Second-guess your answers, and spend time worrying about the grade you will get. 
C)  Use metacognition strategies to think about how you did on the test and how you can improve in the future. 
D)  Speak with your instructor as soon as possible to find out your grade and ask for extra credit.

Question 5

Explain why it is important to have test-taking skills in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

When preparing multiple-choice questions, test-question writers tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make the correct responses longer than the others. 
B)  give students a 50 percent chance of being correct. 
C)  include "all of the above" as an incorrect answer. 
D)  use unconditional language to indicate correct answers. 
A)  make the correct responses longer than the others. 
B)  give students a 50 percent chance of being correct. 
C)  include "all of the above" as an incorrect answer. 
D)  use unconditional language to indicate correct answers.

Question 7

Amy studied hard for her test and expected to do well on it. When her grade was posted, she was pleased to see that her efforts paid off and she got a 97 percent. What kind of question might Amy ask herself in order to continue having this kind of result on college exams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Could I have studied less and still done as well? 
B)  Which specific study strategies helped me the most? 
C)  Did I just get lucky this time? 
D)  Was I overconfident as I walked in the classroom to take the test? 
A)  Could I have studied less and still done as well? 
B)  Which specific study strategies helped me the most? 
C)  Did I just get lucky this time? 
D)  Was I overconfident as I walked in the classroom to take the test?

Question 8

Reviewing previous exams as a study aid:

Accepted Answer

A)  is considered cheating and will get you in trouble. 
B)  is not recommended by most instructors. 
C)  can help you familiarize yourself with the types of questions you'll see on tests. 
D)  is usually helpful because every test in a class is the same. 
A)  is considered cheating and will get you in trouble. 
B)  is not recommended by most instructors. 
C)  can help you familiarize yourself with the types of questions you'll see on tests. 
D)  is usually helpful because every test in a class is the same.

Question 9

Deep breathing and muscle relaxation are examples of two ways you can manage test anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Mild test anxiety can:

Accepted Answer

A)  cause damaging, obsessive thoughts of failure. 
B)  calm the nerves right before the test. 
C)  spawn feelings of doom and dread during the test. 
D)  create a desire to stay attentive and focused. 
A)  cause damaging, obsessive thoughts of failure. 
B)  calm the nerves right before the test. 
C)  spawn feelings of doom and dread during the test. 
D)  create a desire to stay attentive and focused.

Question 11

Alina procrastinated studying for her geography exam until late the night before the test and then felt overwhelmed by the material. She had a feeling that she would fail the exam as she walked to class and felt even worse once she turned in the test. Her fears were realized when she saw her grade of 53 percent. Is there anything positive Alina can take from this experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alina should realize that geography is a really challenging subject and not be too hard on herself. 
B)  Alina should feel better once she finds out that her friend in the class only got a 46 percent on the test. 
C)  Alina should realize that since she expected to do poorly on the test, she has some ideas about how she can improve for next time. 
D)  Alina should look at her syllabus to figure out how much of her grade is based on test grades. 
A)  Alina should realize that geography is a really challenging subject and not be too hard on herself. 
B)  Alina should feel better once she finds out that her friend in the class only got a 46 percent on the test. 
C)  Alina should realize that since she expected to do poorly on the test, she has some ideas about how she can improve for next time. 
D)  Alina should look at her syllabus to figure out how much of her grade is based on test grades.

Question 12

Why is it important to have test-taking skills in your career?

Accepted Answer

A)  to "show what you know" at work 
B)  to answer questions faster than co-workers 
C)  to pass tests that may be given at work 
D)  to prove you deserve to be paid more 
A)  to "show what you know" at work 
B)  to answer questions faster than co-workers 
C)  to pass tests that may be given at work 
D)  to prove you deserve to be paid more

Question 13

When you cram for a test the night before, you retain more information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are some healthy things you can do in the days leading up to an exam in order to perform as well as possible on the test?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Learning test-taking skills can be important on the job because you may need to:

Accepted Answer

A)  retake some courses if your boss asks. 
B)  continue your education for your job. 
C)  write exams for your fellow employees. 
D)  pass a written exam to stay employed. 
A)  retake some courses if your boss asks. 
B)  continue your education for your job. 
C)  write exams for your fellow employees. 
D)  pass a written exam to stay employed.

Question 16

Jorge has had some difficulty with test anxiety in the past. As his final exam in American literature approaches, he is concerned that it could affect his performance on the test. What should Jorge do if he starts to experience symptoms of test anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  practice rapid breathing 
B)  get up and leave the room 
C)  reframe any positive thoughts 
D)  tense and relax his muscles 
A)  practice rapid breathing 
B)  get up and leave the room 
C)  reframe any positive thoughts 
D)  tense and relax his muscles

Question 17

When taking an online test, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  record your answers as you go, if your instructor allows it. 
B)  answer questions only if you are certain that you know the correct answer. 
C)  take the time to look up the answer to every question if the test is open book. 
D)  answer the most difficult questions first and the easiest questions last. 
A)  record your answers as you go, if your instructor allows it. 
B)  answer questions only if you are certain that you know the correct answer. 
C)  take the time to look up the answer to every question if the test is open book. 
D)  answer the most difficult questions first and the easiest questions last.

Question 18

Angie is going to meet with her instructor during his office hours because she is worried about the upcoming midterm exam. She hopes that her instructor will be able to provide her with information to better prepare her for the exam. Which question is most important for Angie to ask during her meeting with her instructor?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Will you be handing out a revised syllabus after the exam?" 
B)  "Should I make an appointment when I want to meet you during office hours?" 
C)  "How much will my midterm exam score impact my final grade?" 
D)  "How much time will we have to complete the test?" 
A)  "Will you be handing out a revised syllabus after the exam?" 
B)  "Should I make an appointment when I want to meet you during office hours?" 
C)  "How much will my midterm exam score impact my final grade?" 
D)  "How much time will we have to complete the test?"

Question 19

Using an instructor's previous exams to study for an upcoming exam is a helpful study resource.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List three strategies for answering fill-in-the-blank questions.

Accepted Answer

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What would be the MOST positive way to reframe this negative thought: "I am not smart enough to pass this class."

Thiago is having difficulty with a topic that he knows will be tested on the final exam, so he wants to meet with his instructor outside of class. Unfortunately, Thiago is scheduled to work during his instructor's office hours. What should Thiago do?

Once you finish taking a test, what should you do?

Explain why it is important to have test-taking skills in the workplace.

When preparing multiple-choice questions, test-question writers tend to:

Amy studied hard for her test and expected to do well on it. When her grade was posted, she was pleased to see that her efforts paid off and she got a 97 percent. What kind of question might Amy ask herself in order to continue having this kind of result on college exams?

Reviewing previous exams as a study aid:

Deep breathing and muscle relaxation are examples of two ways you can manage test anxiety.

Mild test anxiety can:

Why is it important to have test-taking skills in your career?

When you cram for a test the night before, you retain more information.

What are some healthy things you can do in the days leading up to an exam in order to perform as well as possible on the test?

Learning test-taking skills can be important on the job because you may need to:

Jorge has had some difficulty with test anxiety in the past. As his final exam in American literature approaches, he is concerned that it could affect his performance on the test. What should Jorge do if he starts to experience symptoms of test anxiety?

When taking an online test, you should:

Using an instructor's previous exams to study for an upcoming exam is a helpful study resource.

List three strategies for answering fill-in-the-blank questions.

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Exam 9: Performing Well on Exams

What would be the MOST positive way to reframe this negative thought: "I am not smart enough to pass this class."

Thiago is having difficulty with a topic that he knows will be tested on the final exam, so he wants to meet with his instructor outside of class. Unfortunately, Thiago is scheduled to work during his instructor's office hours. What should Thiago do?

Once you finish taking a test, what should you do?

Explain why it is important to have test-taking skills in the workplace.

When preparing multiple-choice questions, test-question writers tend to:

Amy studied hard for her test and expected to do well on it. When her grade was posted, she was pleased to see that her efforts paid off and she got a 97 percent. What kind of question might Amy ask herself in order to continue having this kind of result on college exams?

Reviewing previous exams as a study aid:

Deep breathing and muscle relaxation are examples of two ways you can manage test anxiety.

Mild test anxiety can:

Why is it important to have test-taking skills in your career?

When you cram for a test the night before, you retain more information.

What are some healthy things you can do in the days leading up to an exam in order to perform as well as possible on the test?

Learning test-taking skills can be important on the job because you may need to:

Jorge has had some difficulty with test anxiety in the past. As his final exam in American literature approaches, he is concerned that it could affect his performance on the test. What should Jorge do if he starts to experience symptoms of test anxiety?

When taking an online test, you should:

Using an instructor's previous exams to study for an upcoming exam is a helpful study resource.

List three strategies for answering fill-in-the-blank questions.

Building a Foundation for College Success

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Reading for College Success

Take Effective Notes

Memory and Studying

Information Literacy and Communication

Social Belonging

Health and Wellness

Career Readiness

Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

Strategies for Success in College

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