Question 1

If your mind goes blank during a test and you start to panic, what should you do after calming down?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take as much time as you need to answer the question. 
B)  Quickly write down any answer and move on to the next question. 
C)  Go back to the first question and restart the test. 
D)  Reread the question and freewrite for a few minutes. 
A)  Take as much time as you need to answer the question. 
B)  Quickly write down any answer and move on to the next question. 
C)  Go back to the first question and restart the test. 
D)  Reread the question and freewrite for a few minutes.

Question 2

List three strategies for reducing test anxiety.

Accepted Answer

1. Practice relaxation techniques: Deep

Question 3

While taking a calculus exam, Lindsey got stuck on a certain question. She thought she had the right answer, but when she did a proof to check it, she realized she had made an error. She tried reworking it a few different ways, but she couldn't come up with the correct answer. Now she realizes that she's running out of time to finish the exam. What should Lindsey do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circle the question and move on to the next one. 
B)  Continue working on the question until she figures out the answer. 
C)  Cross the question out and move on to the next one. 
D)  Make a note in the margin to look up the answer after the test. 
A)  Circle the question and move on to the next one. 
B)  Continue working on the question until she figures out the answer. 
C)  Cross the question out and move on to the next one. 
D)  Make a note in the margin to look up the answer after the test.

Question 4

Where would be the best place to take a practice test?

Accepted Answer

A)  at a desk in the library 
B)  at a table in the cafeteria during lunch 
C)  while lying in your bed 
D)  at a picnic table in a park 
A)  at a desk in the library 
B)  at a table in the cafeteria during lunch 
C)  while lying in your bed 
D)  at a picnic table in a park

Question 5

Since starting college last month, Haben experiences severe test anxiety. His heart races, his mind goes blank, and he feels very uncomfortable. He has failed two tests so far, and he is concerned that he might flunk out if things don't improve. What should Haben do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spend more time studying. 
B)  Hide his symptoms and hope for the best. 
C)  Talk to his instructor, advisor, or mentor. 
D)  Talk with other anxious students just before each test. 
A)  Spend more time studying. 
B)  Hide his symptoms and hope for the best. 
C)  Talk to his instructor, advisor, or mentor. 
D)  Talk with other anxious students just before each test.

Question 6

What should you do if you feel anxious on the way to a test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Practice shallow breathing. 
B)  Listen to music. 
C)  Encourage yourself to finish the test quickly. 
D)  Tell yourself a low grade will bring your GPA down. 
A)  Practice shallow breathing. 
B)  Listen to music. 
C)  Encourage yourself to finish the test quickly. 
D)  Tell yourself a low grade will bring your GPA down.

Question 7

Studying for a test in advance will

Accepted Answer

A)  help you digest the material more fully. 
B)  increase your test anxiety. 
C)  be less effective than cramming. 
D)  leave you with a surface-level understanding of the material. 
A)  help you digest the material more fully. 
B)  increase your test anxiety. 
C)  be less effective than cramming. 
D)  leave you with a surface-level understanding of the material.

Question 8

Describe at least three characteristics of an ideal location to take a practice test and explain why each is important. Include examples to support your position.

Accepted Answer

An ideal location to take a practice tes

Question 9

Online tests can be set up very differently from traditional tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Barry had a civics exam on Tuesday, a physics test on Wednesday, and an American history test on Friday. He always did well on history tests in high school, so Barry didn't bother studying for his American history test until Thursday. As he studied, he realized that he didn't have as strong a grasp of the material as he thought, so he stayed up late cramming. When Barry takes his American history test on Friday morning, he will most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  have difficulty recalling details of the material that he studied. 
B)  be able to apply what he knows to novel questions on the exam. 
C)  complete the test quickly because the information is still fresh in his mind. 
D)  feel confident and relaxed because he will have mastered the material. 
A)  have difficulty recalling details of the material that he studied. 
B)  be able to apply what he knows to novel questions on the exam. 
C)  complete the test quickly because the information is still fresh in his mind. 
D)  feel confident and relaxed because he will have mastered the material.

Question 11

If you're ahead of where you should be when your test time is halfway up, you should keep going.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which question should you ask yourself when looking over an exam?

Accepted Answer

A)  Are any questions likely to be repeated on the final exam? 
B)  When will I find out my grade on the test? 
C)  Where should I be halfway through the time allotted? 
D)  Did I study the right chapters for the test? 
A)  Are any questions likely to be repeated on the final exam? 
B)  When will I find out my grade on the test? 
C)  Where should I be halfway through the time allotted? 
D)  Did I study the right chapters for the test?

Question 13

On the day of a test, what should you do as soon as you receive the exam?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quickly look it over. 
B)  Begin answering the lowest value questions. 
C)  Start answering questions immediately. 
D)  Answer the most difficult questions first. 
A)  Quickly look it over. 
B)  Begin answering the lowest value questions. 
C)  Start answering questions immediately. 
D)  Answer the most difficult questions first.

Question 14

When you give your brain a very limited amount of time to learn information, you're likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  feel less stressed about the test. 
B)  learn the material more effectively. 
C)  develop a deep understanding of the information. 
D)  forget what you studied. 
A)  feel less stressed about the test. 
B)  learn the material more effectively. 
C)  develop a deep understanding of the information. 
D)  forget what you studied.

Question 15

Why is it important to get a good night's sleep before an exam?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should indicate t

Question 16

If you're allowed to do so, it's a good idea to bring a snack and drink to a test in case you need a boost right before or in the middle of the exam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

On the morning of a test, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  study as much as possible. 
B)  skip breakfast and eat a big lunch later instead. 
C)  give yourself enough time to get ready. 
D)  wear something uncomfortable to keep you alert. 
A)  study as much as possible. 
B)  skip breakfast and eat a big lunch later instead. 
C)  give yourself enough time to get ready. 
D)  wear something uncomfortable to keep you alert.

Question 18

Imagine that you took a test and thought you did well, but when you got it back, you found that you barely passed. Explain what you would do and why. Include examples to illustrate the reasoning behind your response.

Accepted Answer

If I found out that I barely passed a te

If your mind goes blank during a test and you start to panic, what should you do after calming down?

List three strategies for reducing test anxiety.

Where would be the best place to take a practice test?

Since starting college last month, Haben experiences severe test anxiety. His heart races, his mind goes blank, and he feels very uncomfortable. He has failed two tests so far, and he is concerned that he might flunk out if things don't improve. What should Haben do?

What should you do if you feel anxious on the way to a test?

Studying for a test in advance will

Describe at least three characteristics of an ideal location to take a practice test and explain why each is important. Include examples to support your position.

Online tests can be set up very differently from traditional tests.

If you're ahead of where you should be when your test time is halfway up, you should keep going.

Which question should you ask yourself when looking over an exam?

On the day of a test, what should you do as soon as you receive the exam?

When you give your brain a very limited amount of time to learn information, you're likely to

Why is it important to get a good night's sleep before an exam?

If you're allowed to do so, it's a good idea to bring a snack and drink to a test in case you need a boost right before or in the middle of the exam.

On the morning of a test, you should

Imagine that you took a test and thought you did well, but when you got it back, you found that you barely passed. Explain what you would do and why. Include examples to illustrate the reasoning behind your response.

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If your mind goes blank during a test and you start to panic, what should you do after calming down?

List three strategies for reducing test anxiety.

Where would be the best place to take a practice test?

Since starting college last month, Haben experiences severe test anxiety. His heart races, his mind goes blank, and he feels very uncomfortable. He has failed two tests so far, and he is concerned that he might flunk out if things don't improve. What should Haben do?

What should you do if you feel anxious on the way to a test?

Studying for a test in advance will

Describe at least three characteristics of an ideal location to take a practice test and explain why each is important. Include examples to support your position.

Online tests can be set up very differently from traditional tests.

If you're ahead of where you should be when your test time is halfway up, you should keep going.

Which question should you ask yourself when looking over an exam?

On the day of a test, what should you do as soon as you receive the exam?

When you give your brain a very limited amount of time to learn information, you're likely to

Why is it important to get a good night's sleep before an exam?

If you're allowed to do so, it's a good idea to bring a snack and drink to a test in case you need a boost right before or in the middle of the exam.

On the morning of a test, you should

Imagine that you took a test and thought you did well, but when you got it back, you found that you barely passed. Explain what you would do and why. Include examples to illustrate the reasoning behind your response.

Beginning Your College Journey

Finding Support on Campus

Motivation and Goal Setting

Using Time Wisely

Learning Preferences and Studying

Critical Thinking

Note Taking

Reading Effectively

Writing and Information Literacy

Academic Planning and Choosing Your Degree

Managing Your Money

Experiencing Difference

Staying Healthy and Reducing Stress

Starting Your Career Journey

College Success: Tips and Strategies

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