Most students find math word problems difficult. Word problems are found on must High School Exams, College Exams and a few Nursing Entrance exams like the PAX. Tackling word problems is much easier if you have a systematic approach which we outline below. Here is the biggest tip for studying word problems. Practice regularly and [...]
Aug 25, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Once, when I was a college instructor, a student came to me and asked me what he should do when he fails a test. In other words, is there anything he can do to use that experience to propel him to better performance in the future? I thought about the question, and several not-so-helpful responses [...]
May 20, 2011 | 6 comments | View Post
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 [...]
May 20, 2011 | 3 comments | View Post
Each year, tens of thousands of students take big, life-changing exams, such as the SAT or the ACT. And every year, hundreds or thousands of students get a grade on that test which sorely disappoints them. But what’s a person to do at that point? Many people, of course, consider retaking it. That’s because most [...]
May 02, 2011 | 3 comments | View Post
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Concentration is one of the most important skills anyone needs throughout their life. As students, it has understandable importance concerning the amount of information that must be consumed and recalled. However, even beyond the student days, it’s necessary to have the skills involved in concentration to healthily and adequately perform any skills or responsibility. With [...]
Jun 02, 2011 | 5 comments | View Post
Sheila has an exam coming up in Advanced Biology. It had been announced weeks ago, but she has a full course load. She studies every night for several hours, and sometimes she gets overwhelmed with all she has to do. And that’s the problem: She is so overwhelmed that she completely forgot about the Advanced [...]
May 10, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
It’s the proverbial elephant in the room any time a group of students starts talking about how to get ready for the upcoming test: The method that many of them will use is cheating. Maybe you’re even one of them. You might be surprised to hear that this article will at no time preach at [...]
Apr 22, 2011 | 7 comments | View Post
Medical Terminology questions are common on these exams, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Medical Lab Technician, Phlebotomy, Medical Terminology Certification, Medical Assistant (NCMA), PANCE and PANRE exams. Medical Terminology Practice Test Questions
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Taking Vital Signs is a critical part of nursing and appears on many nursing and nursing assistant, nursing aide certification exams. Nursing Assistant/Nursing Aide – CNA, NNAAP, NCMA Medical Assistant – RMA, CMA, NCMA First Responder, EMT John, a 78 year old man with Dementia has been assigned to you. He fell out of [...]
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Sample Biology Test Questions Biology Questions are common on these exams: High School – AHSGE, GHSGT, CRCT, BC Provincial, Nursing Entrance - HESI, PAX RN, TEAS Medical Technicials – MLT, Histotechnology, PCAT, OAT, DAT 1. A _______ _______ is the sequence of developmental stages through which members of a given species [...]
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Basic Science Practice Test Questions High School Exams Nursing Entrance Exams – TEAS, PAX RN, DET, College – CBASE, CPAT, GED, CHSPE Medical – PCAT, Armed Services – AFQT 1. A __________ is a naturally occurring assemblage of plants and animals that occupy a common environment. Society Biosphere Community Population 2. Because of the ban [...]
Jan 17, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
For many students, it’s the most dreaded part of a standardized test: the reading comprehension section. After all, you can study the basic facts of math or of history. But how do you study the art of reading better? Reading Skills are a perennial topic for standardized tests. Nursing Entrance Test generally have a reading [...]
Jul 30, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
Flash cards tend to universally evoke memories of grade school. The idea of using them as an adult doesn’t even cross the minds of many. Even to consider using them, can give a sense of immaturity. The reality is that they are used with children for a reason: They work. In fact, they work just [...]
Jul 21, 2010 | 7 comments | View Post
ORLANDO, Fla. The frontier in the battle to defeat student cheating may be here at the testing center of the University of Central Florida, where numerous tests are administered, including the ACT, TEAS, ACCUPLACER, CLAST and others. As technology advances so do ways around it in an ‘arms race’ and cheating is no different. Generally [...]
Jul 06, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
Scoring high on tests is crucial for most people. Scoring High on a College Entrance Test means you get into the University you want. Scoring High on a Nursing Entrance Test means you get into Nursing School Or, an Armed Services Entrance Exams, like the AFQT, means you can get into the Military. It requires [...]
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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 [...]
May 20, 2011 | 3 comments | View Post
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 [...]
Aug 29, 2010 | 6 comments | View Post
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. [...]
Jan 28, 2010 | 7 comments | View Post
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 [...]
Apr 13, 2009 | 7 comments | View Post
You’re in school, it’s close to Christmas, and on the same day, one instructor tell you there’s a quiz coming, a second says there’s a test next week, while a third tells you to prepare for the upcoming exam. ARRRGH! A quiz, a test, and an exam, all coming soon. But what’s the difference? Are [...]
Mar 18, 2011 | 3 comments | View Post
Sometimes, doing well on a test is as much about making sure that bad things don’t happen as it is about your pre-test strategies. Let’s face it: All of us have had the experience of getting ready to go take a big test, only to have “one of those days” when everything seems to work [...]
Feb 08, 2011 | 9 comments | View Post
It happens to the best of us: We study, study, study for that big test, we think we have down all the information–and then we forget it. It’s frustrating, and unfortunately, it’s not entirely preventable. However, there are steps you can take to minimize the brain freezes. Here are some things to try.
Jan 30, 2011 | 5 comments | View Post
Test anxiety is a very real psychological phenomenon. What’s worse is that it has the potential of severely derailing your test-preparation program. That’s why many people, who have learned to perform well on tests, incorporate breathing exercises into their strategy. Here are some good breathing exercises that are perfect for the testing room. They’re perfect [...]
Jan 20, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
Students study for tests in a variety of ways. While one student finds a particular method of study helpful, another may find it ineffective. Keep trying different things and see what works the best for you. Studying Textbook Chapters – Three Ways to Absorb Reading Material 1. Quiz yourself while reading. Before reading each chapter, [...]
Jan 19, 2011 | 5 comments | View Post
We usually think of hiring a tutor when someone is just generally doing badly in a subject, and needs someone to show him how to improve in that course. However, more and more students, especially college students and high school students, are hiring test-preparation tutors. This is someone they hire, either on a short-term basis [...]
Jan 15, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
Everybody knows what’s involved in studying for exams, right? Well–maybe not. In fact, there are several myths that many people believe are true, but which actually do little or nothing to enhance the studying process. Chances are good that you’ve bought into one or more of these myths. Let’s take a look at some of [...]
Jan 05, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
Need to find out how to deal with the stress that you experience right before an exam? Then go see a shrink! Better yet, stay at home and listen to the wisdom that psychologists are offering regarding this subject. Exam stress is a kind of performance anxiety, and as such, more and more psychology professionals [...]
Dec 30, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
If you’re getting ready to take an exam soon, you’re probably trying to study, in order to improve your score. But how exactly do you improve your math score at this point? Let’s review.
Before you’ll be allowed to enroll your child in one of the better private academies, whether a boarding or non-residential school, it’s likely that the child will have to show that he or she can handle the work. They show this by taking and successfully passing a standardized test. For residential schools, this will likely [...]
Sep 18, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
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