Capter 15 - HOW TO DO WELL ON TESTS

Question 1

Why tests are good?

Answer 1

Because they force active recall!

Question 2

How to approach a test?

Answer 2

1) Read all the questions and mark the one more difficult.
2) Start from the one more difficult (eat your frog first)
3) After 2 min that I get stuck, go to a more easy one, to get more motivation. I can do even 2 of an easy one.
4) Go back to the more complicated one.

Question 3

How to lower the tension during the test?

Answer 3

Deep breath in the belly.

In the days before I can train deep breathing and active recall.

Question 4

What should I do when I finish answering a question, especially math.

Answer 4

Look away and come back with fresh eyes asking myself “Does it makes sense”?

Question 5

What does it mean “Think like a teacher”?

Answer 5

Create questions about the material.

I can do this with a friend.

Question 6

Example of “shift your thinking”, to start an exam.

Answer 6

This test makes me afraid -> I’m excited to do my best! :)

Question 7

What is “30’ habit” after a lecture ?

Answer 7

After every lecture, take 30’ to write down the most important points.
This helps to get more focused during the lecture.

Question 8

What is the best way to do active recall? (In day timing)

Answer 8

1,2,3,5,7

Question 9

How make our learning interactive?

Answer 9

1) Generate your own examples and methaforas.
2) summarize it.
3) write an exam question for it.
4) explain to someone else.