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acad_1101_as15_e8_ex_9.2.docx| ACAD 1101 ASSIGNMENTS | 2015 |
EX 9.2: Self-Analysis: Preparing for Tests[footnoteRef:1] [1: Adapted from Hopper, C. (2013). Practicing College Learning Strategies, 6th ed, pp. 216-217. ]
The following is a diagnostic inventory, a survey tool designed to help you rate your present test-taking skills and habits. Be totally honest in your responses. This is not a test! It simply helps you “diagnose” your approach to tests.
The diagnostic inventory is divided into three sections:
· PART ONE asks you questions about the strategies you currently use to prepare for tests.
· PART TWO inquires about the general strategies you use when taking tests.
· PART THREE asks you to evaluate the strategies you use for specific types of tests.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read through all the directions before you begin. Note that there are seven steps in this assignment.
2. Save a copy of this document to your desktop as a WORD doc.
3. For each item in the rows in the diagnostic, select the column that best describes you, and mark that column with the number of points specified in the column heading. (You will be adding up these numbers at the end of the exercise.) For example, if you generally find out as much about a test as possible (question #1), you would write the number 3 in the 3 Generally column, and so on. See the example below.
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EXAMPLE: Part One: Strategies Used to Prepare for Taking Tests |
1 Never |
2 Infrequently |
3 Generally |
4 Frequently |
5 Always |
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1. Do you find out as much about the test as possible? |
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2. As you review material, do you anticipate possible test questions? |
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3. Do you have notes to review? |
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DIAGNOSTIC INVENTORY
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Part One: Strategies Used to Prepare for Taking Tests |
1 Never |
2 Infrequently |
3 Generally |
4 Frequently |
5 Always |
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1. Do you find out as much about the test as possible? |
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4 |
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2. As you review material, do you anticipate possible test questions? |
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5 |
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3. Do you have notes to review? |
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5 |
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4. Do you review your notes systematically? |
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4 |
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5. Do you make summary sheets? |
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6. Do you recite or write down material in your own words? |
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4 |
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7. Do you use mnemonic devices or other memory “tricks” for lists, dates, and so on? |
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3 |
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8. Do you avoid cramming the night before? |
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2 |
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9. Do you get plenty of rest the night before a test? |
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4 |
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10. Do you try to do your best on every test you take? |
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5 |
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11. Do you take tests without too much anxiety? |
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4 |
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12. Do you find other people in your class to study with? |
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4 |
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13. Do you arrive early to your classroom the day of the test? |
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5 |
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Subtotals for PART ONE (Add the numbers for each column.) |
0 |
4 |
3 |
24 |
20 |
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Part Two: General Test-Taking Strategies |
1 Never |
2 Infrequently |
3 Generally |
4 Frequently |
5 Always |
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14. Do you preview the test before writing anything? |
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5 |
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15. Do you plan test-taking time? (How much time do you allow for each task?) |
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16. Do you make sure you are following directions by underlining or circling key words? |
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5 |
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17. Do you answer the easiest questions first? |
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2 |
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Subtotals for Part Two (Add the numbers for each column.) |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
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Part Three: Strategies Used to Prepare for Taking Specific Types of Tests |
1 Never |
2 Infrequently |
3 Generally |
4 Frequently |
5 Always |
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18. Do you answer all questions (unless the directions say otherwise or you are penalized for wrong answers)? |
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5 |
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19. Do you check all answers carefully? (This means reworking each question if time permits.) |
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3 |
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20. Do you use all the time allotted for the test? |
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5 |
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21. Do you use specific strategies in taking objective tests, such as multiple choice, true/false, fill-in, and matching? |
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4 |
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22. Do you use specific strategies to answer essay questions? |
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23. Do you review returned tests to see how you might do better on future tests? |
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Subtotals for Part Three (Add the numbers for each column) |
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4. Add your subtotals to find your final score and type that score here: 70
5. Read the following RATING SCALE.
How test-wise are you? Rating Scale
· 27-49 poor
· 50-71 fair
· 72-93 good
· 94-115 excellent
6. Personal analysis: Write a paragraph (I expect to see between 150-250 words) in which you analyze your score and assess your strengths and weaknesses in the test-taking strategies covered in this diagnostic. Your response should provide specific detail.
7. Re-read the assignment instructions. Did you complete each step?
