SURVEY OF TEST TAKING STRATEGIES
PRINT OUT A COPY OF THIS SURVEY. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT THE LEARNING CENTER AND OBTAIN A HARD COPY OF IT. CONSIDER TWO COURSES IN WHICH YOU HAVE RECENTLY TAKEN TESTS. RESPOND TO EACH STATEMENT ABOUT YOUR TEST TAKING WITH A YES OR NO.
| STATEMENT | COURSE: | COURSE: |
| 1. I surveyed the entire test before answering the questions. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 2. I read and followed the test directions. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 3. I marked the wrong choice. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 4. I changed a correct answer to a wrong answer. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 5. I noticed absolute words such as always and never in responding to questions. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 6. I planned how to use my time for the test(if a time limit was given). | YES NO | YES NO |
| 7. I answered the easiest questions first. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 8. I used some parts of the test to help myself answer other sections of the test. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 9. The information was not in my notes. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 10. I recognized the information but couldn't answer. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 11. I had trouble concentrating. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 12. I think I studied the wrong information. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 13. I couldn't apply the information. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 14. My mind went blank. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 15. I understood the major concepts but not the details. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 16. I misunderstood the question. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 17. I had problems with the vocabulary. | YES NO | YES NO |
| 18. I didn't use my common sense in responding to questions. | YES NO | YES NO |
ANALYSIS:
The first eight statements are specifically about your test wiseness. If you responded YES to statements 1,2,5,6,7,8 and responded NO to statements 3 and 4, you probably have good test taking skills. In fact, you may actually enjoy taking tests.
The last ten statements refer to your knowledge preparation and anxiety levels about the test. If you answered YES to statements 11 and 14, you may want to consider how anxious you are about testing situations. If you answered YES to statements 9,10,12,13,15,16,17,18, your test preparation needs improvement. You're in luck; we have some suggestions!!!!