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College Survival Skills

TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES

a. Testing expectations in college settings
b. Types of tests

  • True/false
  • Multiple choice
  • Matching
  • Short answer
  • Essay

c. Kinds of critical thinking required by various test types
d. Test preparation strategies

  • Note cards
  • Chapter review
  • Mnemonic devices
  • Linking the subject to the learner's own experience

Suggested Activities

  • Practice test sessions
  • Note card preparation
  • Mock essay and short answer questions
  • Discuss and share test-taking strategies

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