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- 1. TEST SUCCESS By Faithann Brown Student Outreach & Academic Resources Caldwell University
- 2. AGENDA Ice breaker 8 Steps Test Success Questions
- 3. ICE BREAKER Introduce your neighbor Name Hometown Campus Affiliation What she/he hope to learn today
- 4. 8 STEPS TO TEST SUCCESS 1. Read your syllabi 2. Communicate with your instructor & follow-up 3. Understand the time commitment 4. Create a study schedule 5. Prepare your study environment 6. Do your homework 7. Use multiple strategies 8. Ace your exam
- 5. STEP 1: READ YOUR SYLLABI What kinds of assessments will be given? Multiple choice Essays Skills-based/Clinical Group Project Date of each assessment? Location of each assessment? What supports do you need to be successful?
- 6. STEP 2: COMMUNICATE & FOLLOW-UP Email your instructors your signed letter of accommodation Email the Director of Accessibility Services (note takers, interpreters, etc..) the date, time, and location of each assessment Email your professors. Make your request explicit Follow up within an appropriate amount of time
- 7. STEP 3: UNDERSTAND THE TIME COMMITMENT 2-3 hours of weekly studying and reading outside of class for every 1 credit. 1 credit = 2-3 hours 3 credits=6-9 hours 6 credits= 12-18 hours 9 credits= 18-27 hours 12 credits= 24-36 hours 15 credits= 30-45 hours
- 8. STEP 4: CREATE A STUDY SCHEDULE Use one calendar Post all coursework deadlines Post your work schedule Post your class schedule Create a weekly study schedule & post it Univ of Wisconsin- Time Management Calculator
- 9. STEP 5: PREPARE YOUR STUDY ENVIRONMENT Time and days? Location Accessibility Sweater/Jacket Food Laptop Textbooks and class notes Supplies
- 10. STEP 6: DO YOUR HOMEWORK Exam preparation starts week 1 Weekly assignments prepare you for your assessments Quantitative (process, calculations, analysis) Qualitative (papers, projects, organization of ideas) Clinical (process, application, analysis) Use office hours
- 11. STEP 7: USE MULTIPLE STRATEGIES Read the text Explain it in your own words Practice in context Watch videos Write your own test questions (Video- The Science Behind Memory- Rutgers)
- 12. STEP 7: USE MULTIPLE STRATEGIES Let's Practice! (Active Reading Strategies) mapping the text breakout groups practice present your map
- 13. STEP 8: ACE YOUR EXAM Arrive early Are your accommodations available? Read all of the instructions first
- 14. STEP 8: ACE YOUR EXAM Multiple Choice Search for the questions you know how to answer FIRST Skip questions that take longer than 1 minute Attempt to answer your question BEFORE reading the answer options Essay Outline your response Fill in your outline (3-4 sentences for each paragraph) Conclusion- be sure it summarizes or analyzes the material Clinical or Lab Partners- select your practice partner if possible Be sure to have all of your supplies/tools/instruments clean and ready for use Know your process and complete it sequentially Focus on the task at hand not on your evaluator Video- Managing Test Anxiety by the Univ. of Toronto
- 15. STEP 8: ACE YOUR EXAM Open Book Read the instructions for the exam carefully Adhere to all rules for the exam Do not work with classmates without instructors explicit permission Only use readings from the course unless otherwise instructed Make direct connections between the text/readings and your response Video- Managing Test Anxiety by the Univ. of Toronto
- 16. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & RESOURCES University of Wisconsin https://hwm.wisconsin.edu/current-students/talk-with-student-services/time-management- calculator/ Princeton University http://www.princeton.edu/mcgraw/library/for-students/ Middle State Commission on Higher Education http://www.msche.org/documents/Degree-and-Credit-Guidelines-062209-FINAL%5B1%5D.pdf Rutgers University- The Science Behind Memory (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpdG3ZN1RLo Middle State Commission on Higher Education http://www.msche.org/documents/Degree-and-Credit-Guidelines-062209-FINAL%5B1%5D.pdf
- 17. QUESTIONS? Contact Information: Faithann Brown Director, Student Outreach & Academic Resources 973-618-3278 fybrown@Caldwell.edu
Editor's Notes
- What kinds of assessments will be given?- Determines how you will study for your assessment Determines what kind of support you will need Timed or Take Home? Date of each assessment? Location of each assessment? Is it accessible to you? Is it accessible to your notetaker or interpreter What supports do you need to be successful?- make a list of the accommodations you think you will need to be successful on your exam Review your award letter Which courses will you require an accommodation for?
- Email your instructors your signed letter of accommodation Once you determine which courses you will require accommodations in, email your instructors immediately. Emailing at the beginning of the semester gives them as much time as possible to prepare for your accommodation Emailing early helps resolve any issues Email your service providers/ODS Learning Specialist the date, time, and location of each assessment (note takers or interpreters) Give them as much advance notice as possible Let them know the professor may change the date of the exam as it progresses Make your request explicit Your instructor may be knew to the accommodation process or may be knew to your specific type of accommodation Create 1-2 sentences that clearly states and politely what you need for your exam Provide the contact information for your ODS Learning Specialist Attach a copy of the letter Follow up within an appropriate amount of time Did your instructor acknowledge receipt of your email? Ask questions ODS or professor, has your notetaker/interpreter been confirmed? When should you check back to confirm your testing location and proctor is in place? When can you expect to receive access to your assistive technology? Continue to politely follow-up until you receive written confirmation that the support required for your exam is in place.
- Clinical and lab courses require more time 3 credit lecture + 1 credit lab = 8 hours weekly study time Give yourself more time than you actually need
- Posting all of your commitments on one calendar helps you see any conflicts right away. Now create a weekly study schedule that gives you the time required for each class This is an individual study schedule Time Calculator by Univ. Of Wisconsin CLINICAL/SKILLS courses- book time in the lab in advance Find out the reservation process Begin identifying classmates you can practice with
- Make sure the location you select is conducive for your needs (accessible) Is distraction free or reduced distraction Focus on your work and delay other activities Put your cellphone away Avoid social media Use a reminder pad Don't interrupt your session by starting an unrelated activity Simply write down anything you need to do later and return to it during your break or at the end of your study session Make sure you have everything you need to complete the session
- In all cases your weekly readings, assignments, and laboratory hours are intended to prepare you for your exam. Plan your time to get your weekly assignments completed during the week they are due (even if you are not required to submit them to your instructor). Completing the weekly assignments is part of the learning process. It helps you avoid cramming. Think of it as an incremental way to prepare for your assessments. CLINICAL/SKILLS courses- Practice is essential Identify 1-2 study partners Write down your answers; especially if they are incorrect Understand the Process Share your process with your instructor, and request help in correcting your practice. Use Office Hours Prepare in advance Develop questions on your assignments; attend your instructors office hours and ASK YOUR QUESTIONS about your work Share your understanding of the readings; ASK if you are ON TRACK Listen to these tips on preparing for your next exam
- Using multiple strategies to engage with your coursework helps you understand and apply the information in context. At this point I would invite students to sign up for a separate presentation on Active Reading Strategies Write your own test questions- gets you thinking like the instructor
- Are your accommodations available Speak with the instructor first (later) notify ODS of any issues Read the instructions first