1. Studying for Tests

2. Attitude and preparation are key to successfully
passing tests.
when you feel prepared to take a test, successfully
passing the test becomes infinitely more manageable
and less stressful.
The first thing to do to prepare for a test is to gather
as much information as possible about the test itself.

3. the most common types of assessment or test items
True/false:
Probably one of the most basic
test items, this type of question
makes a statement. As the test-
taker, you evaluate that
statement and say whether it is
true or false.

4. Multiple choice:
In this type of question, the
instructor writes a
statement, and then provides
several possible answers.
You select the best answer
from the list.

5. Fill-in-the-blank:
For other questions, the instructor
may just provide the statement, but
not any possible answers.

6. Matching questions:
Another type of question you
find on exams requires you to
match items from one list to
items in a second list.

7. Essay questions:
For topics that require an
expression of your thoughts and
ideas.

8. Performances:
For some classes, your grade
may be based on performance.

9. how to make the most of your study time?
You can make the most of your preparation
time by doing the following:
Complete your reading assignments.
Take good notes
Do your homework assignments.

10. REVIEWING READINGS
✓ Read through your reading notes and quiz yourself
✓ Ask yourself the six main journalism questions and see
whether you can answer them about the topic
✓ Look at the review questions (if any) in the book to get
an idea of what the textbook author thought was
important.
✓ If you’re able to highlight in your book, read through
the highlighted parts to get the main ideas
✓ Imagine that you’re the instructor.
✓ Rather than review material and try to memorize it,
take a more active approach.
✓ Think about what you don’t know about the subject.

11. REVIEWING LECTURE NOTES
Good notes equal good test preparation.
1-anticipate the types of ideas and concepts
2-what the instructor stressed.

12. Final Tips on Studying for Your Test
Focus on your weak areas.
Set up a study group of students of similar abilities and
similar motives.
Share information even if you don’t study in a group.
Rather than memorize facts, use a better method for
recalling information.
Experience the idea in as much detail as possible.
Quiz yourself throughout your assignments, not just
before tests.
Relate the information to other ideas or subjects.
Apply the information.
Learn to apply conceptual information (ideas) as well as
procedural (steps or processes).
Don’t waste time worrying.