The Test Checklist

Great opportunity to learn

• Test = GAME

• Go through it before every test

• Answers the question of how to prepare for a test

TEST CHECKLIST by Richard Felder

• Did you make a serious effort to understand the text?

• Did you work with classmates on homework problems? or at least check homework solutions?

• Did you attempt to outline every homework problem solution?

• Did you participate actively in homework group discussions?

• Did you consult with the instructor?

• Did you understand ALL of your homework problem solutions?

• Did you ask in class for explanations of homework problem solutions that weren't clear to you?

• A study guide?

  • Did you carefully go through it before the test and convince yourself you can everything on it?

• Did you attempt to outline lots of problem solutions quickly?

  • without spending time on the algebra and calculations?

• Did you go over the study guide with your classmates?

• Did you attend a review session?

  • And ask questions about anything you weren't sure about?

• Did you get a reasonable night's sleep before the test?

  • If your answer is NO, your answer to all the preceding questions may not matter.

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