Transcript Document 7525230

Test and Assignment
StrategiesThat Really Work!
A Student Services Workshop
Does This Sound Familiar?
• “I do so well on class work, but when I get to the test, I just
freeze!”
• “I have no idea how to study for tests in this course!”
• “I always think I’ve done well on
a test or assignment, and am so
disappointed when it comes back
with a poor mark.”
• “I always seem to be losing marks on
assignments…but I don’t really know
why.”
• “ I am not getting a mark in this class
that reflects what I know.”
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Part 1: Why can studying for tests be
such a challenging task?
• It can be overwhelming to study weeks of material from a course for
one test – so much to remember!
• The test can pull together several concepts from a unit – can create
confusion
• You are still juggling other courses and commitments
while trying to prepare for a test
• Some students can prepare adequately for
the test but “freeze” when it’s time to write it –
such a frustrating experience!
• We don’t teach students how to study
effectively for each subject area, and
we assume that they know how to do
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Part 2: Why can working on
assignments be such a challenging
task?
• Assignment expectations are not clear in the student’s
mind from the start – and clarification questions are not
asked
• The student doesn’t know where to begin or what steps
need to be taken to complete the assignment
• The student doesn’t budget enough
time to do each part of the assignment
as well as they would like
• The student doesn’t do a final check of
the assignment to ensure that they
met all assignment expectations
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How do students make test and
assignment preparation an even
MORE stressful experience?
• They have unorganized an/or incomplete notes
• They have not been asking questions along the way to
ensure understanding
• They don’t budget their time wisely or start
studying/working far enough ahead of time
• They don’t consider ways to make the
most of their study time
• They don’t recognize the time and effort
that will be required to adequately prepare
• They don’t adjust other priorities to be
able to put in the time required to do well
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Test and Assignment Preparation
Strategies Quiz
• Take a moment to complete the quiz in your
package and then score yourself using the key at
the bottom of the quiz.
• How much work do you need to
do to become better at test and
assignment preparation?
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The Two Phases of Successful Test
Writing
• Phase One: The Preparation
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Paying attention in class
Organizing notes
Setting Priorities
Reviewing
Seeking clarification
Taking care of yourself
• Phase Two: The Writing
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Remaining Calm
Start with what you know
Seeking clarification
Managing your time
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Phase One: The Preparation
Throughout the semester you should be…
• Paying attention in class
• Asking questions as soon as you don’t
understand something
• Doing your homework daily
• Reviewing your notes regularly
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Phase One: The Preparation
Continued…
• In the week leading up to the test, there are many
practical and effective strategies to ensure that
you are as prepared as possible.
• Let’s flip to your package to explore
these in more detail.
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Phase Two: The Writing
• Now that the test day has arrived, there are other
strategies you can implement to ensure that
things go as smoothly as possible.
• Let’s check out the “Tips for
Test-Taking” in your package.
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Coping with Test Anxiety
• Test anxiety can be a major concern for students
both during the preparation and the writing
phases.
• There are lots of useful strategies
that can be applied to reduce
stress and maximize results for
the student
• Let’s look at your package to
explore some of these strategies
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Different Types of Test Questions
• Different kinds of tests will call for different types
of question styles – multiple choice, matching,
short answer, longer answer, essay or paragraph
style etc.
• Every type of question has a
series of tips and tricks that help
students maximize their success
on that question type
• Let’s explore in your package…
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Assignment Preparation Strategies
• Regardless of the subject area, there are some
key steps that students should follow to be
successful on any assignment
• Let’s look at the steps in your packageas well as the assignment
preparation template
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In Summary…
• Tests and assignments are a major part of the evaluation
in any high school course
• These are common “challenge areas” for students – they
can pull together lots of different
concepts and require considerable
preparation
• Implementing the strategies
outlined in this package can make
a great difference to your success in
these areas – give them a try and let
me know how they work for you!
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