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Mini-Quiz: Be Good at Taking Tests

by Ron Kurtus (updated 28 February 2022)

Take this Mini-Quiz to check your understanding of the lesson material.

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1. Does a smart student need to have good test-taking skills?

No, because she always gets the answers correct no matter what

Smart students don't need to take tests in most schools

Yes, in order to be assured that she gets the best grade possible

2. What is wrong with cramming for an exam?

You spend too much time trying to memorize things at the last minute

You should only cram after the exam

Nothing is wrong with it, provided you already know the answers

3. How can you practice taking tests?

Make believe homework is a test

Get plenty of rest and drink 3 glasses of water

Fail a test and then have to take it over

If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a Champion in Getting Good Grades. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.

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Become confident in being able to perform under the pressure of a test

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Getting Good Grades

Mini-Quiz: Be Good at Taking Tests

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Good Grades topics

• Overview of Getting Good Grades

Seeking good grades

• Reasons to Seek Good Grades
• Factors in Determining Your Grades
• Having Fun in School
• Reasons Students Get Poor Grades
• Avoid Getting Failing Grades
• Cheating to Get a Better Grade

Absorbing information

• Taking Notes in Class
• Using Graphical Outlines
• Texting During Class
• Learn From Observing Others
• Learn by Teaching Others

Dealing with teachers

• When the Teacher is a Jerk
• Getting a Good Teacher
• Class Participation Improves Your Grades

Doing your homework

• Purpose of Homework
• Zip Through Your Homework
• Getting Your Homework Done
• Doing Homework with Friends
• Plagiarism Can Lower Your Grade

Using important skills

• Special Homework Skills
• Reading Faster
• Writing Clearly
• Speak to Your Class with Confidence
• Researching Information

Knowing how to take tests

• Be Good at Taking Tests
• Practice Taking Tests
• Preparing to Take a Test
• Mental Process in Preparing for a Test
• Avoid Goofing Up Tests
• Preparing for the Final Exams

Problems in school

• Being Bullied Can Affect Your Grades
• Protecting Your Books from Thieves
• Characteristics of Hyperactive Students
• Harness Your Hyperactivity

Having champion attitudes

• Become a Champion Student
• Three Levels of a Champion Student
• Being Healthy
• Being Knowledgeable
• Striving for Excellence
• Being Valuable
• Having Good Character in School

Misc. tools

• Speech Writing Aid
• Why Learn a Foreign Language
• Educational Discount on Software

Also see

• Good Grades Survey Results
• Succeed with Good Character
• Succeed in Physical Science
• Succeed in Writing

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