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		<title>Multiple Choice</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meredith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anticipate the answer before you look at the choices. Physically cover the answers with your scantron sheet to see if your can answer the question first. Read over all of your options. Eliminate highly implausible answers. Some examiners give away answers in their tests. By answering one question, you may be able to realize the [...]]]></description>
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<li>Anticipate the answer before you look at the choices. Physically cover the answers with your scantron sheet to see if your can answer the question first.</li>
<li>Read over all of your options.</li>
<li>Eliminate highly implausible answers.</li>
<li>Some examiners give away answers in their tests. By answering one question, you may be able to realize the answer to another question.</li>
<li>If you must guess, keep in mind the following tips for multiple choice tests:</li>
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<li>Sometimes lengthy or highly specific answers will be the correct answer.</li>
<li>Be aware of words like &#8220;always,&#8221; &#8220;never,&#8221; &#8220;only,&#8221; &#8220;must,&#8221; and &#8220;completely.&#8221; These are usually the wrong answers since there are many exceptions to rules. These are extreme words that are more than likely to be the wrong choice.</li>
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<li>Answer all questions in order without skipping or jumping around. Identify doubtful answers by marking in the margin and recheck these as time permits after all questions have been answered.</li>
<li>Do not linger too long on any one question. Mark your best guess and move on, returning later if you have sufficient time.</li>
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		<title>Open Book Test Taking Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:16:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meredith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[8             Good Tips-   &#8220;Spend an equal or greater amount of time preparing as you would for a normal test; the open book test will most likely be harder than if it were a closed book exam.&#8221; &#8220;Familiarize yourself with the book and relevant materials.&#8221; &#8220;If it&#8217;s allowed, write down all the important formulas and [...]]]></description>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></p>
<li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'">&#8220;Spend an equal or greater amount of time preparing as you would for a normal test; the open book test will most likely be harder than if it were a closed book exam.&#8221;</span></li>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></p>
<li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'">&#8220;Familiarize yourself with the book and relevant materials.&#8221;</span></li>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></p>
<li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'">&#8220;If it&#8217;s allowed, write down all the important formulas and key information on a separate sheet so you don&#8217;t have to search through your book for it.&#8221;</span></li>
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<p></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></p>
<li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'">&#8220;Focus on learning the main ideas and get a feel for where they are located in the book, learn the details later if there&#8217;s still time.&#8221; <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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		<title>Open Book Exams</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meredith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an open book exam-  “you are evaluated on understanding rather than recall and memorization.   You will be expected to: ·   apply material to new situations ·   analyze elements and relationships ·   synthesize, or structure ·   evaluate using your material as evidence Access to content (books, notes, etc.) varies by instructor.   The exam can be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #984806; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'">In an open book exam</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #984806; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'">-</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><span>  </span>“you are evaluated on understanding rather than recall and memorization.<span>   </span>You will be expected to:</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">   </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'">apply material to new situations </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">   </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'">analyze elements and relationships</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">   </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'">synthesize, or structure </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">   </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'">evaluate using your material as evidence </span></p></blockquote>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Access to content (books, notes, etc.) varies by instructor.<span>   </span>The exam can be take home or in the classroom with questions seen or unseen before exam time.”</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'">“Do not underestimate the preparation needed for an open book exam:  your time will be limited, so the key is proper organization in order to quickly find data, quotes, examples, and/or arguments you use in your answers.” </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"> <strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></span></strong></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'"></p>
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