Last Minute Overview

2012

Last Minute OverviewMonday May 7, NoonMake sure you get something to eat

If you have C or D lunch, you will eat A or B lunch Mon.Test is in LibraryBring pencils, blue or black pens and an eraserWear comfortable clothing (no psych clothes)Bring a watch that doesn’t beepSnack and/or drink for the breakNothing else: no books, papers, calculators, cell phones (leave in

the car), etc.Page 11 General Instructions 1 of the booklet says:

Cell phones, digital cameras, personal digital assistants (PDAs) Blackberry smartphones, Bluetooth enabled devices, MP3 players, email/ messaging devices, or any other electronic or communication devices are NOT ALLOWED IN THE TESTING ROOM.

Last Minute Overview100 multiple choice questions 70 minutes2/3 of the overall gradeChoices A-ECharts, graphs, drawings are all possibleNames are on the testGoes from easier to harder questionsNo deductions for guessing

Last Minute OverviewIf having problems with a question, leave

it and come back to it (watch the bubbles)Look for question flawsUse process of elimination (especially use

the schools of psychology)Take your time during the multiple choiceGo back and check your answersIf you need to, take a brief break during

the test

Last Minute Overview2 required Free Response (essay)

Questions 50 minutes1/3 of the overall grade - 1/6 of grade for

each essayPoints are given for correct responses.Points are not lost for misinformation or

wrong information.Points can be removed if you contradict

yourself.

Last Minute OverviewUsually one essay is unit based, the other

goes across units.Read through both essays before you do

anything else.Think your answer through before you

start to write. Determine where the points will be given

for the questionWrite your answer to get each point

possible

Last Minute OverviewWrite an outline or notes to yourself on

the test question bookletDon’t be afraid to cross something out, if

needed.Write in sentences DO NOT OUTLINE OR BULLET YOUR

ANSWER.Be as complete as you can, but keep to the

point

Last Minute OverviewIntros and conclusions don’t usually help. Don’t restate the question.If you are not sure take A logical guess. Don’t concept bomb the answer.Watch your time. Don’t get caught short

on essay #2.Define and/or give an example of any

concepts in the question, even if not told to do so, unless you’re not sure about it.

Last Minute OverviewExplain/justify any opinions, even if it is

not asked of youUnderline key points.Structure your answer following the

structure of the question. Use paragraphs skipping a line to separate

the different sections.Don’t try to be cute or extremely creative.

Last Minute OverviewIf a concept is used in the question use that

same term in your answer Don’t define a term with the same term.Use your time to get the most points

possible.If you have time, read through the essays

and make any needed changesRemember that TWO people will be

scoring your essays

Last Minute OverviewStudy the outlines Use your textbook, (chapter summaries

and key terms)www.quizlet.com Take the Practice/Sample Tests Sleep Cycle

Last Minute OverviewKnowledgeUnderstanding of the TestMotivationTime/WorkConfidence

Last Minute OverviewReasons for a 4 or 5Make sure you have all the handouts you

are going to need to prepare for the test.Test Security (nothing on Facebook,

Twitter, email, texting, etc.)Don’t be absent!!!Bring something to drink for Tuesday’s

class. We will talk about the test.GOOD LUCK

And for a little motivation…