P.O.W.E.R. Learning Strategies for Success in College and Life 7th Edition By Robert Feldmen - Test Bank

____  It is a debilitating condition.
____  It is characterized by fears and concerns about test-taking.
____  It is a condition that almost everyone experiences to some degree.
____  It is more of a problem for some people than for others.
____  It usually requires taking calming drugs before the test.

____  fill in the blank
____  essay
____  matching
____  short answer
____  true/false

____  Focus on exciting and intense events.
____  Eat right and get enough sleep.
____  Prepare thoroughly.
____  Breathe rapidly.
____  Visualize success.

____  your worth as an individual
____  the length and effectiveness of your studying
____  your test-taking skills
____  your aptitude for being a college student
____  your understanding of the kind of test and what it will cover

____  Make flash cards.
____  Form a study group.
____  Guess what materials will be covered.
____  Manage test anxiety.
____  Drink coffee to stay awake and study longer.

____  Stay up as late as necessary to review all the material.
____  Review the main focus of your notes and reading material.
____  Study only for an hour and then get plenty of rest.
____  Prepare a one-page summary sheet with hard-to-remember information.
____  Skim the literature that will be on the test to refresh your memory, but don’t try to reread each piece.

____  They may feel panic.
____  They may check the time so as to pace themselves during the test.
____  They may come prepared with pencil, pens, and paper.
____  They may wear a “lucky shirt” or other charm.
____  They may avoid asking for clarification on questions they don’t understand.

____  Focus all attention on the paper in front of them.
____  Listen carefully to the instructor’s comments about the test.
____  Check out the point weighting of each section.
____  Begin answering questions while the instructor is still giving directions.
____  Do an initial read-through of the test to assure that there are no missing or illegible pages.

____  Visit an anxiety counselor.
____  Bring a watch.
____  Listen carefully to the instructions.
____  Bring at least two pens.
____  Assume that the instructor will provide the supplies needed to take the test.

____  Avoid negative self-talk.
____  Review math fundamentals prior to moving on to more advanced topics.
____  Remember that there is only one way to solve a math problem.
____  Practice math problems under pressure, using a timer.
____  Focus on the fact that you have a “math gene” and are naturally good at math.

____  Talk to your instructor and ask for help.
____  Recognize that this is not a subject you can do well in.
____  Look at your mistakes and try to figure out what went wrong.
____  Forget about it and move on to your next task.
____  Rethink your study strategies and make adjustments for future tests.

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A single quiz usually does not count very much; a test is more extensive and more heavily weighted than a quiz; an exam is the most substantial kind of assessment.

Essay questions tend to focus on general concepts and the ways in which various pieces of information fit together.

Short-answer and fill-in-the blank questions require you to recall key pieces of information.

With multiple-choice questions, almost anything is fair game, so you can’t afford to overlook anything when you study.

In a matching text, you’re typically asked to pair up items that go together; for example, a key word and its definition.

Short-answer questions typically don’t demand that you integrate or compare different types of information, so the focus of your study should be on the recall of specific, detailed information.

Short-answer and fill-in questions require you to recall key pieces of information rather than simply recognizing it from among the choices you are given.

Good preparation can give you a sense of control and mastery, which should prevent test anxiety.

Test anxiety is temporary. Get good sleep and thoroughly prepare for the test and you can reduce the amount of anxiety you may experience.

Relaxation techniques such as breathing evenly, gently inhaling and exhaling, and focusing on something peaceful are great ways to reduce your test anxiety.

Good preparation gives you a sense of control and mastery. It will prevent test anxiety from overwhelming you.

A study group is a great way for students to prepare for upcoming tests and even help each other with homework.

Study groups may not work well for students with learning styles that favor working independently.

Study groups can help members organize and structure the material so that they can approach their studying in a systematic and logical way.

It’s a false stereotype that women are not as good at math as men.

Cramming is not the way to study. When you’re in a time crunch, choose what you really need to study. You won’t be able to learn everything, but if you focus on the main points you’ll do much better.

Information gained during cramming is stored in short-term memory and you’ll forget it as quickly as you “learned” it. To do well on a midterm or final exam, you’ll need to be able to recall information that you’ve mentally rehearsed over a longer period of time to move it to long-term memory. In the end, cramming often ends up taking more time for worse results than does studying with appropriate techniques.

Educated guessing, which differs from random guessing, can be used when you are not sure of the answer on multiple-choice questions.

Eliminating obviously false answers is the first step in educated guessing.

Look for qualifying adjectives that may make the answer incorrect. For example, choices that include absolutes like “every,” “always,” “only,” “all,” or “everyone” are rarely correct.

Critiquing requires that you judge and analyze a concept. When answering essay exams, it is imperative that you pay particular attention to the action words.

Evaluating requires that you provide the pros and cons of something, as well as provide your own opinion and a justification as to why you feel the way you do.

Comparing and contrasting requires that you describe and explain the similarities and differences of a particular concept.

Outlining requires you to provide an overarching framework or explanation, usually in the narrative form, of a concept, idea, event, or phenomenon.

Tracing requires you to track or sketch out how events or circumstances have evolved, including the history or timeline of the event/circumstance.

Responses to essay questions are relatively unstructured. To assure that you answer the question that is being asked, begin by reading the question carefully. Note the key words in the question and whether the answer will require multiple parts. To keep your thoughts organized, sketch a brief outline in the margin of your paper.

Academic honesty is completing and turning in only your own work under your own name.

Test anxiety is a common, temporary state of fear or concern brought on by test-taking. It affects some people worse than others.

Short-answer questions require brief responses and fill-in-the-blank questions require you to add one or more missing words to one or more sentences.

There are several techniques you can follow. Breathing slowly and focusing on calming events are two ways to help manage your test anxiety.

How you do on a test depends on a number of considerations: the kind of test it is, the subject matter involved, your understanding of test-taking strategies, and above all, how well you prepared for it.

Additionally, you can ask what kinds of questions will be asked, how the test will be graded, and you could even visit the tutoring center.

Since you can’t learn everything in one night, reviewing the main focus of your notes and readings will allow you to maximize your study time. Furthermore, writing down the material in a one-page summary will help you remember it.

Organize your plan of attack once you are seated for the test. Bring the right tools to the test. Use a watch or the classroom clock to help pace yourself during the test. Also, you may allow yourself a small feeling of panic to help yourself recover from your fear of the test.

Several strategies can be used to tackle a test. Some strategies are to listen carefully to the instructor’s comments about the test, check the point weighting of each section, and do an initial read-through.

Getting organized is an important element in test-taking and should include bringing proper materials, listening closely to the instructions, and “planning to panic” (which helps to alleviate and address test anxiety).

There is often more than one way to solve a math problem. Also, there is no such thing as a “math gene.” The greatest component of success is the effort you put into it.

Rethinking is an important step in the test-taking process. Analyzing and reflecting on what went wrong and getting help from your instructor will help you with future exams and will help you better learn the material.

FALSE

A well-constructed test simply identifies what you know and what you still need to learn. It is not an indication of your worth, abilities, or potential.

FALSE

To do well on these tests, you must put your memory into high gear and master a great many facts.

TRUE

Answering the easy questions first leaves more time for the difficult questions, builds confidence, and ensures that you get points for answers that you know.

FALSE

Math seems to cause a great deal of anxiety either because of the absolute right or wrong answers or because of negative self-concepts relative to mathematical understanding.

TRUE

By skimming through the entire exam first, you will be able to determine the weight of each question, verify that you have every page of the test, and gain intra-test knowledge.

TRUE

Eliminating obviously false answers helps narrow your margin of error.

FALSE

It is important to check over the test for obvious errors. You may have learned an answer from another question on the exam.

FALSE

Tutoring can help “B” students become “A” students. It may even be a good idea to visit the tutoring center prior to your first test.

For essay exams, tips include carefully rereading class notes, thinking of possible exam questions, and talking through the answers aloud.

Study groups: (1) help members organize and structure the material, (2) allow members to share different perspectives, (3) make it more likely that students will not overlook information, (4) force members to rethink the course material, and (5) motivate members to do their best.

Answers to this question will vary.

Examples could include plagiarism, using a calculator when not allowed, discussing the answers to a question, taking an exam for another person, stealing an exam, lying to an instructor, ripping out pages of a library book, using your textbook during a closed-book exam, etc.

Consequences are specific to individual institutions, but could range from failing the exam or assignment to expulsion.

Answers could include knowing what to prepare for (material to be covered, how many questions, how much time it will take, kinds of questions that will be asked, how it will be graded, etc.), matching test preparation to the type of questions asked, making flash cards, testing oneself, managing test anxiety, forming studying groups, and visiting the campus learning or tutoring center.