Introduction
Have you been looking for tips to make test taking easier? Trying to figure out the best way to study? Or maybe even beginning to realize that you actually DO need to study for tests? Well you have come to the right place. In this webquest you will be working with one other student and learning about ways to study for test, tips for taking the actual test, and reducing your own stress when it comes to test taking. With your partner you will be creating a powerpoint presentation to document all of your findings! GOOD LUCK!!
Task
After completing this webquest you will have gathered detailed information to help you create a PowerPoint presentation. This PowerPoint will include things such as: what to do before, during, and after a test, general and specific test taking tips, study tips, why you shouldn't cram and what to do if you HAVE to cram, and memorization techniques. Please proceed to the Process to find out what to do!
Process
To accomplish this task please follow the following steps: 1. Choose 1 person to work with.2. The following steps will tell you what each slide of your PowerPoint must have: 1. Title Page: Title for project, student names, and graphic 2. Slide 2: Why you should study (At least 2-3 sentences) 3. Slide 3: 7 Study Tips and Graphic 4. Slide 4: Why you shouldnt' cram and 3-4 tips on what to do if you HAVE to cram. 5. Slide 5: 7 tips to reduce test taking anxiety and graphic. 6. Slide 6: What to do before a test. 3-4 things. Graphic. 7. Slide 7: What to do during a test. 3-4 things. Graphic. 8. Slide 8: What to do after a test. 3-4 things. Graphic. 9. Slide 9: Memorization techniques. 3-4. Describe them!! 10. Slide 10: Conclusion. Describe what you have learned. What were your favorite ideas. Least favorite and why? Please keep in mind:You must put the strategies and tips into your own words. DO NOT just copy and paste them into your PowerPoint!!! You will be using the following resources:http://www.testtakingtips.com/ http://www.d.umn.edu/kmc/student/loon/acad/strat/test_take.htmlhttp://www.studygs.net/tsttak1.htmhttp://faculty.bucks.edu/specpop/tests.htm
Evaluation
Each slide is worth 10 points. 10 slides X 10 points each = 100 points. Group members will be receiving the same grade.
You will be graded by answering the following questions in your packet and by the following rubric:
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Category |
Exemplary (10) |
Accomplished (8) |
Developing (7) |
Beginning(5) |
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Task Completion |
The entire worksheet is filled out and correctly answers all of the assigned questions; the answers demonstrate a lot of thought and effort’ never had to be reminded to get on task |
Most of the worksheet is filled out and correctly answered; most of the questions answered; answers demonstrate a lot of thought and effort; was on task nearly the entire duration of the project |
Some of the questions correctly answered; but answers do not show mush effort; worked a portion of the time, but was frequently off task and needed to be reminded to get busy |
Most of the questions or tables on the worksheet are incorrectly answered or not attempted showing that little effort was invest towards the completion of the assignment; made little effort to stay on task during class time. |
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Quality of Work |
Provides work of the highest quality. There are no spelling/ grammatical errors. Worksheet is extremely neat and legible. |
Provides high quality work. Contains some spelling or grammatical errors. A majority of the worksheet is neat and legible. |
Provides work that occasionally need to be checked/ redone by teacher to ensure quality. Numerous grammatical and spelling errors. |
Provides work that usually needs to be checked/redone by teacher to ensure quality. Worksheet is sloppy and contains many spelling and grammatical errors. |
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Timeliness |
Project handed in on time. |
Project handed in 1 day late. |
Project handed in 2 days late. |
Project handed in 3 or more days late. |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have now completed a webquest on test taking and study skills. Make sure I put a copy of your PowerPoint on MY flashdrive, so I can view them all. Hopefully, next time you take a test you feel more comfortable and better prepared!!
Credits
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