WHAT: This past week in my Fresh 100 class, with instructor Legge we discussed importance of test taking and tips for succeeding in tests. Taking tests improves learning, can determine qualification for a job, as well as assessing the teachers who taught the material. Test types include multiple choice, true/false, essay, demonstration, and online exams.  Before taking a test you should study in a good environment, test yourself, get enough sleep, eat healthy, combat test anxiety, as well as exercise.  While taking a test you should read the question twice and if you get stuck, then skip and come back, look for hints in questions you do understand, carefully examine both the answers and question, or maybe visualize where you originally learned the material.

SO WHAT: Understanding what testing is, and maybe coming to the realization that it isn’t about whether you fail or succeed may help combat testing anxiety. Knowing all this information is good because it will better prepare anyone who has to take a test. Especially with the tips for what to do if you are stuck.

NOW WHAT: I plan on using these tips to better my success at test taking. They will also hopefully decrease my own test taking anxiety.

 QUESTION: Will understanding testing, as well as testing tips, increase the fresh 100’s class testing scores?