Chapter 7: Self-Analysis: Preparing for Tests

The following diagnostic inventory is designed to help you rate your present test-taking skills and habits. It will also serve as an overview of the topics discussed in Chapter 7, "Test-Taking Strategies." 1-9 Prepare for a Test, 14-20 General Test-Taking Strategies, & Strategies Used for Specific Types of Tests.
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  1. Do you find out as much about the test as possible? 


  1. As you review material, do you anticipate possible test questions? 


  1. Do you have notes to review? 


  1. Do you review your notes systematically? 


  1. Do you make summary sheets. 


  1. Do you recite and/or write down material in your own words? 


  1. Do you use mnemonic devices and other memory principles for lists, dates, and so on? 


  1. Do you avoid cramming the night before? 


  1. Do you get plenty of rest the night before the test? 


  1. Do you try to do your best on every test you take? 


  1. Do you take tests without too much anxiety? 


  1. Do you find other people in your class to study with? 


  1. Do you arrive early to your classroom the day of the test? 


  1. Do you preview the test before writing anything? 


  1. Do you plan test-taking time? [How much time will you allow for each task?] 


  1. Do you make sure you are following directions by underlining key words? 


  1. Do you answer the easiest questions first? 


  1. Do you answer all questions [unless the directions say otherwise]? 


  1. Do you check all answers carefully? [This means reworking each question if time permits.] 


  1. Do you use all the time allotted for the test? 


  1. Do you use specific strategies in taking objective tests such as multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in, and matching? 


  1. Do you use specific strategies to answer essay questions? 





Mrs. Butchko