Test-Taking Strategies
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1. What are some of the main differences between recognition level questions and recall level questions? Which is easier for you and why?




2. Why is understanding the direction word in a test question so important?




3. In addition to the direction words in a test question, key words in the question play a significant role in writing an effective answer to a test question. How can you use key words from the question in your answer?




4. Briefly discuss three or more methods you can use to avoid being underprepared on the the day of a test.




5. Briefly discuss three or more kinds of summary notes and how they are used to prepare for tests.




6. Before you begin writing an answer on a test, using a prewriting technique helps you organize your ideas quickly and efficiently. Briefly explain two or more prewriting techniques that you can use to organize your answer before you begin writing.




7. What is assisted response for answering questions? How can it be used to strengthen a paragraph-level answer on a test?




8. What techniques can you use to write a powerful topic sentence for a paragraph-level answer on a test?