Welcome to Test Preparation, a learning module brought to you by Presentation U, a part of
Transformative Learning at the University of Kentucky.
Today you will: reflect on how you currently study; develop a growth-mindset and practice
self-monitoring; review general study tips; identify two test types and ways to study
for each; identify resources at the University of Kentucky for you to use; and finally, you
will set a goal for your next exam.
Let's get started.
First, take a moment to reflect on your current exam preparation habits.
What do you do that works well for you?
What would you like to change?
Do you use different strategies for different tests?
Find some paper and a pen and pause the video for a few minutes to write down your thoughts.
Developing successful test preparation habits can be challenging.
An important first step in this process is developing a growth mindset.
Have you heard this term before?
Having a growth mindset means believing that you can cultivate your abilities and skills
through effort and practice.
This is in contrast to a fixed mindset, where a person believes that there are things they
are good at and things they are not so good at and they can't do anything about it.
With a growth mindset, you can identify what you want to change and make a plan - how much
can you change in the amount of time you have?
Or, how long will it take to make the changes you want to make?
If growth mindset is the belief that you can change your skills and abilities, then self-efficacy
is made up of the actions you take to make those changes.
A person who shows self-efficacy seeks out and uses resources to help them achieve their
goals.
To develop strong test preparation habits, show self-efficacy by learning about and trying
different strategies and resources.
We'll discuss study strategies and resources in a few minutes.
You may have already guessed from our discussion so far, that self-reflection is an important
part of the exam preparation process.
Students who monitor and regulate their own learning perform better academically.
In terms of exam preparation, self-monitoring means distinguishing between material that
you understand well and material that you understand less well.
Self-regulating means making changes to your plans and actions according to your progress.
Set goals and reflect often on your progress.
Develop a system to rank how well you know a topic.
For example, on your study guide, you might mark a '1' next to a topic that you definitely
understand, and a '4' next to something you really need to work on.
Using a system like this will help you prioritize, adjust, and make progress.
Think back on your current exam preparation habits.
How do you currently monitor your understanding and progress?
Pause the video and take a minute to write down your thoughts.
Next we will delve deeper into test preparation strategies.
As we go, practice growth mindset by making notes of strategies that you'd like to try
and think about how and when you will use them.
Here we have a list of ten general study tips.
You can begin preparing in advance by practicing good study habits regularly - attend class,
take notes, ask questions, review your notes, and complete all assignments.
It is also helpful to find out more about the test you'll be taking - what topics are
on the test?
What kinds of questions will you be asked to complete?
Essay?
Multiple choice?
You can often find this information in your syllabus, by attending class, and reading
all emails and announcements.
When you sit down to study and prepare, begin with a detailed study schedule.
Next, gather together and combine your study guide, notes, handouts, and assignments into
a single guide.
An excellent way to ensure that you are prepared for a test is to take a pretest - gather together
example questions from class, your textbook, or your assignments.
Do not be afraid to visit your professor or TA in office hours.
They are there to help you on your way to being a successful student and test-taker.
Finally, do not forget to take care of yourself - get some sleep, eat healthy food, drink
plenty of water, and make time to relax.
Keeping those general study tips in mind, let's learn a little more about the different
types of exams and how you can prepare for them.
We can divide tests into two main categories - recognition and recall.
Recognition tests are more objective, and will generally be made up of multiple choice,
true/false, or matching questions.
Recall tests are more subjective, and will often be made up of essay, short answer, or
fill-in-the-blank questions.
Recognition tests are about recognizing the correct information.
To study for a recognition test, you should rehearse your notes within 24 hours of making
them - we forget most of what we learn within a day or two, so it is very important to review
your notes regularly.
Have you had the experience of sitting down to study for a test and having no idea what
your notes mean?
Reviewing notes shortly after you take them can prevent that from happening.
Chunking is a technique that sorts related ideas into categories, making them easier
to remember.
To remember vocabulary, concepts, or processes, use them to create a story - this attaches
deeper meaning and emotion to what you're learning and helps you to remember.
Mnemonics are an excellent way to remember vocabulary or processes.
Make them personal and easy to remember.
You may remember mnemonics like 'PEMDAS' from high school math, or 'ROYGBIV' which includes
all of the colors of the rainbow.
A mind map is a form of enhanced notetaking - create a review sheet of your material and
use visual markings such as colors and arrows to highligh connections between ideas.
Now it's time to practice!
Use one of the four strategies below to study this list of words.
You might create a mnemonic, write a little story, or try to group the words according
to similarities.
Pause the video now and give it a try.
Recall tests ask you to recall the information you learned and use it to communicate.
You might be asked to discuss, explain, analyze, or compare, using concepts and vocabulary
learned in the course.
Many people begin their studying with the notes or outlines that they've made in class
or while reading a textbook.
To study actively for a recall test, you can use a concept map to take your notes to the
next level.
A concept map is a visual display of the material that allows you to show relationships between
ideas.
It starts at the central idea in the middle, and related ideas are placed around it to
create a web of relationships.
Taking your notes and reorganizing them in this way will help you to remember the information
and use it to respond to essay and short answer questions.
Responding to practice questions is another way you can prepare for a recall test.
Use your textbook, study guide, homework, lecture examples, or ask your professor for
some practice essay or short-answer questions.
Once you have your practice questions, follow these steps to break it down and make sure
your response is thorough and organized.
First, identify what the question is asking you to do.
Do you need to discuss?
Compare?
Analyze?
Explain?
Next, underline, highlight, circle, or rewrite the topic of the question.
This helps you to focus your answer and will give you an anchor if you begin to get lost
or overwhelmed in your writing.
Finally, does the question give you any further information about what your response should
look like?
Does it ask for a specific number of claims, examples, or details?
Do you know how long your response should be?
Let's practice studying for a recall test.
Take a look at the short answer writing prompt given here.
Follow steps 1 through 3 to help you understand the prompt and begin preparing your response.
Pause the video and write down your answers to steps 1 through 3.
Alright, now let's take a look at it together.
What is this question asking you to do?
It is asking you to explain and discuss.
'Explaining' usually involves describing a process in a step-by-step manner.
To discuss you might provide specific examples or offer contrasting ideas.
Next, what is the topic of this prompt?
The main topic here is how you study for tests, or your studying process.
Finally, the prompt gives you some extra information about what to include in your response - it
asks for at least three specific examples.
Professors will sometimes assign a third type of test - take home tests.
These can be either recognition or recall tests.
The tests may be more in depth than a typical in-class exam, or they may require you to
complete research.
The most important thing to remember is that you should understand and follow the rules
for the take-home test.
Just like in-class tests, your professor will have rules for how you should complete the
test.
Can you use your notes, the textbook, or the Internet?
Are you allowed to work with friends?
Make sure you know these rules and follow them.
Now that you're working on your growth mindset and have learned about some new study strategies,
let's discuss some free resources that are available to you as a student at UK.
The University of Kentucky provides many resources for undergraduate and graduate students to
help them achieve academic success.
Transformative Learning is home to Presentation U, The Study, and Academic Coaching services.
Presentation U provides free, drop-in and by-appointment tutoring for strengthening
multi-modal communication.
If you are working an assignment that requires you to present or communicate information,
you can bring it to Presentation U.
Remember, completing assignments is an essential part of being prepared for exams.
Presentation U also offers weekly Power Hour workshops on various studying and multi-modal
communication topics.
The full schedule for tutoring and workshops can be found on our website, linked below.
The Study is our most popular service, and provides free, drop-in, course-specific tutoring.
Tutors are undergraduates who have taken and done well in the course.
The Study provides tutoring for intro-level math, science, and business classes.
Stop by for help with a homework assignment or to study for an exam.
Individual Academic Coaching provides students with a one-on-one, hour-long appointment with
a trained graduate TA.
During the appointment, you will discuss your strengths and learning preferences, and how
you can use these to set and achieve manageable goals.
Academic coaches can help you find the resources you need to be successful at UK. They're here to help.
There are additional free tutoring services offered at UK, including the Mathskeller and
Writing Center.
Finally, your academic adviser is an excellent resource - they are there to help you create
a successful path to your degree.
Follow the link in the description box for more details on the services listed here.
Our final step today is to begin practicing growth mindset and self-regulated learning.
You will set a goal and begin outlining the steps to take to accomplish it.
First, identify the date of your next exam and set a goal for it.
For example, your goal could be to 'begin studying one week in advance for chem test
on the 15th'.
Write this goal down.
Next, identify one or two resources that you can use to help you with your goal.
For example, you could write down your professor's office hours, or plan to visit The Study for
help with practice questions.
Finally, identify the first step you will take towards your goal.
Try to include one of the strategies you have learned from this module.
For example, your first step could be to make an appointment with your professor, make a
study schedule in your calendar, or create a pretest using practice questions.
Now that you've got a start, I encourage you to continue thinking about this goal, and
write out 3 to 6 more steps that you will take towards accomplishing it.
Save this paper and put it somewhere where you will see it often.
Commit to accomplishing these steps and seeking help along the way.
Thank you for participating in this module on test preparation, brought to you by Presentation
U at the University of Kentucky. Good luck with your exams!
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