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California Cadet Corps Curriculum on Study Skills Taking Tests Test Taking Agenda B1. Test Preparation Tips B2. Strategies for Improving Test Performance B3. Short Answer Tests B4. Taking Essay Tests B5. Multiple Choice Test Taking

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California Cadet Corps Curriculum on Study Skills

“Taking Tests”

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Test Taking Agenda

  • B1. Test Preparation Tips
  • B2. Strategies for Improving Test Performance
  • B3. Short Answer Tests
  • B4. Taking Essay Tests
  • B5. Multiple Choice Test Taking Tips
  • B6. True/False Tests
  • B7. Quantitative & Math Test Preparation Strategies
  • B8. Open Book Tests
  • B9. Oral Test Taking, Boards, and Interviews
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TEST PREPARATION & TEST TAKING TIPS

  • B1. Identify test preparation and test taking tips
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Test Preparation Tips

  • Prepare early → don’t procrastinate
  • Have a study routine → stick to it
  • Take good notes

– Compare notes

  • Instructor clues

– Test content – Question types

  • Healthy choices

– Get sleep – Eat a good breakfast – No junk food or sugar

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Test Preparation Tips

  • Listen for instructor tips/instruction/insight
  • Review material with study group
  • Prepare outline

– Main topics and concepts – Study from it

  • Use/study visual aids & charts
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Test Taking Tips

  • Show up early
  • Test instructions

– Listen! – Read!

  • Do a ‘memory dump’ at test start
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Test Taking Tips

  • Plan your time

– Answer easy questions first – Circle back to others

  • Plan early finish

– Go back & review – Ensure no skipped questions

  • First instinct is usually correct
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Check on Learning

  • 1. T/F: A “memory dump” refers to writing

down key ideas/formulas at the beginning

  • f a test.
  • 2. T/F: You should answer a question before

moving on to the next one.

  • 3. T/F: Comparing notes with others in class

is usually not a good thing to do.

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STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING TEST PERFORMANCE

  • B2. Identify strategies for improving test performance
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Improve Test Performance

Take good notes Prepare Organize Review Ask Questions

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Improve Test Performance

Use Comprehension Strategy Actively Listen Manage Time Review & Plan A Week Ahead Practice With Test Taking Method Use Test Prep Tips

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Check on Learning

  • 1. What should you do if you don’t

understand what was taught?

  • 2. How far in advance should you start

reviewing for a test?

  • 3. What is one good way to take notes?
  • 4. What is a good way to manage your time?
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SHORT ANSWER ESSAY TESTS

  • B3. Describe how to effectively take Short Answer Tests
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Short Answer Essays

  • Show you understand a concept

– Can you explain it?

  • Concentrate study time on understanding

– Practice writing out answers

  • Explain major points in 1 or 2 sentences

– Focus on sub-topics/concepts – Memorize facts & info

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Short Answer Essays Test Prep

  • Write practice questions

–Have someone review your answers

  • Use flashcards
  • Make educated guess, if necessary
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Check on Learning

Briefly explain (short answer essay) how to study for a short answer essay test?

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TAKING ESSAY TESTS

  • B4. Describe how to effectively take Essay Tests
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General Format

  • Introduction

– Identify purpose – State thesis (theory, idea, notion, hypothesis)

  • Body

– State main points – Explain main points – Include examples

  • Conclusion

– Restate purpose – Summarize supporting points

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General Format

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Essay Exam Tips

  • Outline topic before writing answer
  • Always follow format:

Intro – Body – Conclusion

  • Cover your points
  • Get out!
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Check on Learning

  • 1. T/F: The Introduction part of an essay

exam is where you summarize your argument.

  • 2. In what part of the essay exam do you

place your main points?

  • 3. What are the three main parts of an essay

exam?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST TAKING TIPS

  • B5. Describe how to effectively take Multiple Choice Tests
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Multiple Choice

  • Read entire question before looking at

answers

  • Read every answer before making a choice
  • Eliminate answers you’re sure are incorrect
  • Once incorrect ones eliminated, focus on

remaining answers

  • Select the best answer
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Multiple Choice

  • First answer questions you know, then go

back to other questions

  • If possible, make an educated guess
  • Don’t leave unanswered questions
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Multiple Choice

  • Pay attention to these words:

– Not → changes sentence meaning – Sometimes → makes occurrence possible – Always → an absolute – Never → another absolute – All of the Above → often right, but be sure! – None of the Above → often right, but be sure!

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Multiple Choice

  • Usually best to stick with first choice, but

not always

  • If two answers correct, “All of the

Above” is probably right choice

  • If choice between positive & negative
  • ptions, likely to be the positive
  • If guessing, pick answer that contains the

most info

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Check on Learning

  • 1. T/F: If you already know the answer in a

Multiple Choice test, you don’t need to spend time reading the other answers.

  • 2. T/F: If you don’t know the answer on the

test, don’t guess at the answer.

  • 3. If there’s a choice between positive &

negative options, which one is it likely to be?

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TRUE/FALSE TESTS

  • B6. Describe how to effectively take True/False Tests
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True/False

  • Consider statement true → Determine if

any part false

– One false aspect? → Entire statement false

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True/False

  • If T/F sentence contains a negative:

– drop negative word – read remainder

  • Is sentence true or false w/out the negative?
  • If true, then correct answer would be False.
  • Watch out for double negatives

– Example: “It is unlikely the battalion will not win the drill competition” is same as “It is likely the battalion will win the drill competition.”

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True/False

– Always – Never – Sometimes – Frequently – Seldom – Often – Generally – Ordinarily – All – Few – Many – Entirely – Completely – Best – Worst – None

  • Carefully consider how following words affect the given

statement:

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True/False

  • Long sentences (more likely to be false):

– Review each phrase – Ensure it says what you think it says – If one phrase is false, the answer is False

  • If completely unsure of an answer →

more likely True than False

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True/False

  • Statements that include a reason (use of

‘because’, ‘reason’, ‘since’, etc.) → more likely

to be false

  • Plan your time

– Go through whole test – Answer questions you know – Go back & tackle ones not sure about

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Check on Learning

  • 1. ‘Always’ & ‘Never’ frequently reflect a

statement/answer.

  • 2. If a T/F statement has a has a negative

word, the negative & re-

  • read. If the statement now reads as true,

then the correct answer would be .

  • 3. If you’re completely unsure of an answer,

it’s more likely than .

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MATH PREPARATION AND TEST TAKING STRATEGIES

  • B7. Describe how to effectively prepare for and take Math Tests
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Math Tests

  • Practice, practice, practice
  • Understand concept/theory
  • Review problems in book, notes, &

homework

  • Ask for help if needed
  • Focus on understanding principles & step-

by-step procedures

  • Practice explaining processes
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Math Tests

  • Keep a list of all formulas & theories

– Memorize them

  • Study in groups

– Work through problems together

  • Immediately write down formulas (from

memory) on test paper/worksheet

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Math Tests

  • Read test & question instructions carefully

– Pay attention to detail!

  • Show work, even if unsure if it’s correct

answer

– Sometimes partial credit given even if not correct answer

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Check on Learning

  • 1. What is the first thing it’s good to do

when given a test paper/worksheet?

  • 2. What is something you should practice for

tests that will require you to provide a logical explanation of how you arrived at your answer?

  • 3. T/F: Group study is one recommendation

for taking math tests.

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OPEN BOOK TESTS

  • B8. Describe how to effectively take Open Book Tests
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Open Book Tests

  • Time limit (normally)

– Impossible to look up every answer – Require prep & knowledge of info location

  • May be able to tab text

– Answer mostly from memory – Rely on understanding material

  • Organize notes

– Include key formulas or precepts

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Open Book Tests

  • Answer easy questions first
  • Answer remaining questions

– Rely on your memory – Look at resource material

  • Don’t plagiarize
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ORAL TEST TAKING, BOARDS, & INTERVIEWS

  • B9. Describe how to effectively take Oral Tests, Boards, and Interviews
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Oral Test Taking, Boards, & Interviews

  • Lifetime Skills

– Performance Task Assessments (PTA) – Promotion Boards – Job or other interviews – Oral presentations – Public speaking

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Oral Test Taking, Boards, & Interviews

  • Formal or Informal process

– Do you know the material? – How well do you present yourself?

  • Preparation reduces anxiety

– Knowledge – Self-confidence

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Oral Test Taking, Boards, & Interviews

  • Preparation & Practice!

– Research possible questions asked – Have others quiz you

  • Know what to expect
  • If impressive, present it!
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Oral Test Taking, Boards, & Interviews

  • Be on time! Never late!
  • Critical first impression

– Room entry – Properly follow reporting procedure – Practice customs and courtesies throughout

  • “Sir,” “Ma’am,” or “Sergeant”

– If in uniform

  • Correct and sharp
  • Have someone familiar w/uniform

look you over before entering

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Oral Test Taking, Boards, & Interviews

  • Bring notepad

– Jot notes – Remember the question

  • Multiple parts? Jot notes!
  • Listen carefully & respond appropriately

– Don’t understand a question? Ask for clarification!

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Oral Test Taking, Boards, & Interviews

  • Cadet Promotion Boards outlined in

Cadet Regulation 1-5

– https://cacadets.org/sites/default/files/Reg ulations/CR_1- 5_Cadet_Appointments_Promotions_as%2 0of%201FEB17%5B5378%5D.pdf – Don’t go unprepared!

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Oral Test Taking, Boards, & Interviews

  • Pay attention to body language and

posture

– Sit, if offered

  • Do so formally
  • Keep posture upright—Don’t slouch!

– Stand → told to be At Ease

  • Don’t move around
  • Stay in At Ease position
  • Don’t cross hands over chest
  • Don’t put hands in pockets or on hips
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Oral Test Taking, Boards, & Interviews

  • Likely to be asked if you have questions or

anything to add

– Be prepared ahead of time – If new position/promotion, prepare brief statement – Don’t repeat info

  • Thank interviewer/examiner/board for

taking time to interview

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After Action Review

Afterward

  • Assess how you think you did
  • Write down some review notes
  • Next oral exam, board, or interview:

– Review previous notes as prep process

  • Open to providing feedback?

– Ask board how to do better next time

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Check on Learning

  • 1. T/F: If offered to sit at an interview or

before a board, you should refuse so you don’t appear too casual.

  • 2. The key to being confident when taking an
  • ral exam, presenting for a board or going

for an interview is to prepare and practice ahead of time.