Standardized tests can be a student’s worst nightmare–especially those that are timed. If you’re not careful, the clock can become an enemy working against you as you try to get the highest score possible. Constant clock watching can be a distraction to you and may have a negative impact on performance. Mastering proper techniques for [...]
So you’re trying to get into a Catholic high school. . . you’re at the testing center, taking the COOP, HSPT, SSAT, ISEE or TACHS. Suddenly you come to a section with several questions that you just don’t know. What to do? Guess. That’s right….take a guess. One of the good things about the COOP [...]
Multiple-choice tests: You either love ‘em or you hate ‘em. Some students think with these tests you have at least a one in 3 or 4 or 5 chance of getting the question right. Others, though, note that the authors of the multiple-choice questions try to make the questions tricky–steering you toward the wrong answer. [...]
Often you go into a test and are not sure what types of questions will be asked and sometimes the exam can consist of different types making it even more difficult to be fully prepared. With a variety of choices teachers like to challenge their students but here are a few tips that should help [...]
Part 2 in our continuing series on Multiple Choice. See Part 1 here 4. Having Problems Choosing? Choose the One that is Closest to the Right Answer Multiple-choice tests are quick and simple. Select the answer that is the closest to being correct. A multiple-choice test that is well designed will give clues in the [...]
Most standardized tests are multiple choice, also called multiple guess, our previous articles on answering multiple choice questions are by far the most popular. Answering Multiple Choice How to Answer Multiple Choice Questions Multiple Choice Questions The most popular type of standard test is multiple choices. Teachers like them because teaching assistants can grade them [...]
Multiple-choice questions are a common test format, so it is important to know how to answer the questions. It is easy to mark the answer when it is obvious, but students often have trouble when the answer is less obvious. Many students use ‘When all else fails, mark C,’ and variations of complete-the-picture to fill [...]
One can hardly escape multiple choice exams. A person who wants to make it big in life takes placement exams composed of about 85% multiple choice questions, to be admitted in prestigious schools. Board or Bar exams have multiple choice questions aimed at testing an examinee’s quick-thinking ability. Even those applying for a driver’s license [...]