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Guided Learning Activities

Test Taking Strategies

Introduction

Test taking is a critical part of academic life. The most important factor in test taking success is studying effectively. You have to learn the material! However, many other factors also affect test outcomes. You can become an expert on those factors and even make them work for you.

This Guided Learning Activity will help you think about your strengths (and weaknesses) in test taking situations. You'll also learn how problem-solving and decision-making techniques can help you on tests.

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this activity, you should be able to:
  • List strategies you can use before and during a test
  • Analyze multiple-choice and essay questions
  • Explain the major causes of poor testing performance

Preparation

Before you start, you'll need to make sure you that have the handouts for this activity and the Supplemental Learning Workbook. If you don't, ask a tutor to help you.

Begin the Activity

Once you have all the needed materials, you may procede to the activity by clicking on the button below.

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