Studying for and taking tests

Objectives of this unit

In this unit you will develop skills that will assist you in studying for and taking various kinds of tests.
1. Develop guidelines for preparing for and taking tests that you will use throughout your studies.
2. Practice test taking strategies to become more effective in taking both objective (standardized) tests and writing answers to essay questions.

Readings	Preparing for a test http://www.kish.cc.il.us/campus-centers/lsc/test-preparation.html Preparing for exams http://www.unc.edu/depts/ucc/TenTraps.html#Preparing How to be prepared http://www.arc.sbc.edu/testpreparation.html Test taking strategies http://www.byu.edu/stlife/cdc/Learning_Strategies/test/strategy.htm Exam strategies http://www.gmu.edu/gmu/personal/exam.html
Assignment	1. Follow the suggestions for test taking and then take the practice tests online at byu.edu. http://www.byu.edu/stlife/cdc/Learning_Strategies/test/strategy.htm 2. Develop your own guidelines for preparing and taking tests and submit these to your instructor. Practice using these guidelines and revise as necessary.

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