Remembering Strategies and Test Taking Remembering Strategies A

Remembering Strategies and Test Taking

Remembering Strategies § § A lot of information is given to you at school – how can you remember everything? Here are some strategies that might help you to remember what you learned: § § Acronymic Sentences Mnemonics Flash Cards Three Point Approach

Acronymic Sentences § Here is an acronymic sentence used to remember how to calculate triangular ratios Two Cats Sat On An Orange And Held Hands

Mnemonics § HOMES ▫ Use to remember the names of the five Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior) § BEDMAS ▫ Use to remember the order of mathematical operations (Brackets, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction)

Flash Cards § § Use index cards Write a word on one side of the card and then write the definition on the other side Write a question on one side of the card and then write the answer on the other side Change the order of the cards frequently when studying

Three Point Approach • It is a vocabulary think sheet that provides a place to write a definition, draw a picture or diagram, and write a synonym or example

DETER Strategy for Test Taking § Directions ▫ Read the test directions carefully ▫ Ask your teacher to explain anything about the test you do not understand § Examine ▫ Examine the entire test to see how much you have to do ▫ Break it down into parts that become more manageable for you

§ Time ▫ Decide how much time to spend on each item ▫ Spend the most time on items that count for the most points § Easiest ▫ Answer what you find easiest first (avoid getting stuck on a question and not getting a chance to answer what you know) § Review ▫ Review your answers before submitting the test

Multiple Choice Tests § § Underline important words in the question to help you focus Read all the answer choices before selecting one Cross out answer choices that you are certain are not correct Look for two answer choices that are opposites (one of these two choices is likely to be correct

Essay Tests § Essay items are often presented as a statement that includes a direction word § It is important to know the meaning of the direction word in order to answer the question properly § Examples: ▫ Compare – How are two or more things similar or different ▫ Justify – Provide reasons and facts in support of something

Reducing Test Anxiety § § Use good study techniques and stay positive Go into the test well rested and well fed Focus on positive self statements and take deep breaths Follow a plan when writing the test (DETER Strategy)