May 9, 2014 The bane of every college student is taking tests.  When you think about a test, you are pitting yourself against the teacher.  The teacher has a strategy for making up the test that’s based upon what ... read more »

May 9, 2014 Of all of the types of test questions you might confront, multiple choice questions are perhaps the easiest to do well on if you know the strategy.  Here’s a strategy you can use: Go through the ... read more »

May 9, 2014 One of the most challenging tests you can take is a multiple choice test where you have to solve a problem to select the answer.  These tests are challenging for two primary reasons: Often the possible ... read more »

May 9, 2014 True/false questions are surprisingly tough to answer.  The problem that most students have on true/false tests is second guessing themselves. Here are some strategies that you might use for true/false ... read more »

May 9, 2014 One of the dreads that many college students have is taking essay tests. These are tests done in the infamous blue books.  How do you do well in essay tests? Here are some ideas you may use: Try ... read more »

May 9, 2014 Of all the types of tests, problem tests are often considered the most difficult ones.  In other types of tests (except essay tests) you choose from possibilities already given to you.  In problem tests.  ... read more »

May 9, 2014 Short answer tests ask for a specific response to a specific question.  Generally short answers consist of 2 – 3 sentences.  Short answer questions generally consist of: Why questions – These ... read more »

May 9, 2014 Computer tests are becoming more and more common because they can be graded automatically.  Some students freak out when they take computer tests.  Even if you don’t have a problem in doing a test ... read more »

May 9, 2014 A common complaint of students is that they freeze up during tests, and the results of the test don’t reflect what they really know.  Test anxiety can cover a spectrum from nervousness to physical responses ... read more »

May 9, 2014 Making up fair and reasonable tests is an art that takes time to develop.  Some faculty never develop the ability to judge the appropriate length of a test.  In some cases, faculty give long tests on ... read more »