Deck 10: Preparing for Exams

Question 1

According to Chapter 10 in the Seli and Dembo book, all of the following strategies are helpful when preparing for exams EXCEPT:

A) Creating representations
B) Recopying notes
C) Studying with other classmates
D) Predicting and answering questions

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When preparing for exams, which of the following should be the primary activity:

A) Creating representations
B) Recopying notes
C) Studying with other classmates
D) Predicting and answering questions

Answer 2

D

Question 3

It is important to develop and use your own self-tests for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

A) Self-testing allows you to practice retrieving information from your long-term memory
B) Self-testing produces better organization of knowledge
C) Self-testing keeps information in your working memory until you take the test
D) Self-testing helps you identify gaps in your learning

Answer 3

C

Question 4

"What are the similarities and differences between rational and irrational test anxiety?" This is an example of a:

A) Higher-level question
B) Lower-level question

Question 5

Creating flashcards with key terms on them and then putting these cards in categories that can be compared and contrasted is an example of a:

A) Rote learning strategy
B) Meaningful learning strategy

Question 6

Directions: Put the steps for developing a study plan in order.
i. ______Organize and separate the content into parts
ii. ______Allocate time for each strategy in a weekly schedule
iii. ______Identify the amount of time needed for each strategy
iv. ______Determine the content coverage and question format of the exam
v. ______Modify the plan as necessary
vi. ______Identify specific study strategies

Question 7

List four sources mentioned in Chapter 10 from which you can determine what's likely to be on an upcoming exam (e.g., textbook).

Question 8

List and explain two study strategies mentioned in Chapter 10.

Question 9

Why should predicting and answering potential test questions be the primary activity when preparing for an exam?

Question 10

Predict a potential higher-level exam question based on material covered so far in this course.

Question 11

What is the last step in the process for developing a study plan? List this step and explain why it is an important step in the process.