Question 1

Peter is working on the essay portion of a Physics exam.The instructions indicate that in the essay he must enumerate the physical and mathematical applications of Newton's Three Laws of Motion.This means he must:

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A) create a numbered list showing each law with its applications. 
B) create an outline showing each law with its applications. 
C) provide examples of the laws using math based illustrations. 
D) highlight the important applications of each law.

Question 2

Justine feels her academic strength is in writing well-developed and informative research papers.She does a mediocre job on tests, which drags her grades down.She has a firm understanding of the key concepts in the course and applies these in her assignments.She reviews her notes weekly and does a final review before tests.Which set of strategies will help her the most?

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A) Justine should begin to prepare for tests earlier and more often.She should summarize key concepts in her own words.She should incorporate sample tests into her weekly review routine, incorporating strategies for taking different types of tests.She should work with a study team in her final review before tests. 
B) Justine should set up weekly reviews with her study group.She should review her text and notes, and give herself practice tests weekly, incorporating strategies for taking different types of tests.She should conduct a final review and go into tests with a positive attitude. 
C) Justine should summarize key concepts in her own words.She should review her text and notes, and give herself practice tests weekly.She should conduct a final review and keep things in perspective as she approaches tests. 
D) Justine should make more of an effort to understand expectations in the course.She should prepare for tests earlier and more often.She should summarize key concepts weekly and share these with her study group.She should conduct a final review and affirm her memory just before heading into her tests.

Question 3

Ed is returning to school after getting laid off from his job.He has a lot of pressure on him to succeed in his program, and thus he is experiencing severe anxiety about doing well on his exams.Based on what you've learned in this chapter, what advice would you give Jack?

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A) set and follow a review schedule. 
B) stay calm. 
C) get regular exercise. 
D) seek help.

Question 4

Describe at least 5 strategies you learned in the chapter that you will use to help you prepare for tests and exams in the future.

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Question 5

A special strategy to use when taking a math test would be to:

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A) review and practice formulas with your study group prior to the test. 
B) use process of elimination to help determine the answer. 
C) state answers in the simplest form. 
D) pay attention to order of operations rules.

Question 6

When taking a True/False test, you should:

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A) avoid answering questions you don't know. 
B) watch for faulty cause and effect. 
C) look for qualifiers to validate your initial instinct. 
D) restate the question and look for associations.

Question 7

Mario is taking a math test.A special strategy he should use would be to:

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A) scan the test to see what the questions are worth. 
B) rewrite the question in his own words before he tackles it. 
C) as soon as he gets the test he should write key information. 
D) he should read and listen to all directions.

Question 8

What is your checklist for incorrect test answers? Provide at least 6 items you would look for to assess your weaknesses when evaluating your test performance and strategies.

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Question 9

Sandra's roommate Lily is taking the same course as she, with the same professor, but in a different section.Lily took her exam and shared what was on the test with Sandra.Since they are not in the same class, this cannot be considered cheating.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When taking a multiple-choice test, do the hard problems first.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Darren just got his exam back.He looked through it to see if he had any disputes and accepted his mediocre grade.He rewarded himself after class by going home to take a nap.He then looked over his test again to assess his errors, to look for patterns in his errors, and to assess:

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A) his note taking skills. 
B) his course expectations. 
C) his test preparation skills. 
D) what he could do differently next time.

Question 12

Amy is answering the following multiple-choice question on her exam:
Gwen asked her friend if he would mind if she explained a new concept she learned from class to him. How is she using the Adult Learning Cycle?

1) She is relating with the information by discussing it with a friend.
2) She is reflecting on the information with her friend.
3) She is teaching this information to her friend.
4) She is observing this information by hearing her friend's feedback.
What is Amy's best strategy for answering this question quickly?

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A)  covering the answers, then searching for the answer she has determined in her mind 
B)  using critical thinking to analyze her first impulse of the correct answer. 
C)  reading the question carefully to be sure she is choosing the best answer of all the choices which seem to have different degrees of accuracy. 
D)  looking at the grammatical structure of the question to see if it matches her choice.

Exam 8: Excel at Taking Tests