Don't 'cha hate it when . . .
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Gladys' helpful reminders . . .
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| you forget what you studied? |
Clear your mind; your mind has probably
just gone blank for the moment. Take a deep breath and relax. Go onto
different questions if it helps you regroup your thoughts. |
| you don't know what to expect on the test? |
Ask the professor what material will be
covered or ask previous students about what is expected. |
| you studied the wrong material? |
Look over the syllabus to see what material
is going to be covered and ask if you aren't certain. |
| you thought you studied enough? |
Study throughout the semester so you don't
have to relearn any material before the test. It should all be a review. |
| you forgot about the test/quiz/exam? |
Keep track of dates of scheduled tests. |
| the test is essay? |
Write an outline and run it by the professor
to see if you are on track. If grammar concerns you, see the writing
center. If the topic isn't given, see if the professor can give you
an idea of the essay topic so you can prepare. |
| the test is objective? |
Use the process of elimination for multiple
choice. The more you eliminate the better your chances are to get
the correct answer. |
| the test is standardized? |
Make sure you understand the directions
and if there is any penalty for wrong answers. |
| you didn't get full credit on a math/science
problem on a test, but got the correct answer? |
Show all of your work to prove you didn't
get the answer from the clouds. That way if you didn't get the correct
answer but show all of your work, you may get partial credit for understanding
the process. |
| your pen runs out, pencil breaks or don't
have enough paper? |
BE PREPARED. |
| time runs out? |
Keep track of time as you complete the
test. |
| you didn't know you needed a blue book
and you don't have one? |
Ask the professor if blue books are required
in the class. |
| you misread or don't understand
the directions? |
Ask if you don't understand
and reread the directions to make sure you understand them. |
| you forget to put your name
on it? |
Get the test and put your name
on it immediately!! This should be the first thing you do! |
