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Dr. Jerrod. A. Henderson, Speaker; Nicole Toler- Panelist; Cheryl Moo-Young,

2.
Overview
• Introductions
• Winning Test-Taking Strategy
Principles
• Final Remarks

3.
Think-Pair-Share
• List 1 test-taking challenge you’ve
faced so far
• With a partner come up with 1 thing
you can do/have done to overcome
this challenge

4.
BEFORE THE EXAM
Preparation

5.
Avoid Procrastination
Manage your time
wisely
You want to avoid:
•Cramming sessions and sleepless
nights
•Distractions (people, places,
things)
•Stress and frustration
Why do we procrastinate?

6.
Work Ahead
Maximize your free time!
When should I work ahead?
• In between classes
• When I do not have many assignments
• When I have no clubs/extracurricular
activity meetings (or cancelled meetings)
• Weekends

7.
Pointers for Studying
• Develop a study schedule
• Select a study location
• Assess knowledge of course
material
• Organize and review notes
• Brainstorm possible test
questions
Discover what techniques work for you

8.
Actively Read Text Books
• Work through example
problems
• Write down questions &
thoughts
• Take notes
Reading reinforces
material covered in class

9.
Group Study
•Decreases procrastination & Increases
student motivation
•Learn from peers
• Setting Up and Solving Problems
• New Study Skills/Techniques
•Breaks the Monotony
•Prepares you for your professional career
Benefits of Studying in Groups

10.
Preparing for Exams
Discover what techniques work for you
• Be honest with yourself
• Review class notes and text books
• Attend study sessions (if offered)
• Resolve all questions
• Create a practice exam (time yourself
taking the test)*
• Mentally prepare (relax, sleep, eat)
• Predict test questions

11.
Seek Help & Advice
• Seeking help is not bad!
• Don’t procrastinate when you need
help
• Where to go when you need help
• Learning centers/tutoring
• Professors & Teaching Assistants
• Counseling
• Personal tutors
• Peers
• For standardized tests (sample tests
online, etc.)

12.
DURING THE EXAM
Execution

13.
During the Exam
• Focus
• Arrive early and take a moment to
relax
• Instructions (Clarification
announcements)
• Read through entire exam first

14.
During the Exam
• Look for cues, make proper
assumptions
• Point values
• Plan to finish early and review
• Pay attention to point values for
questions (manage your time)