TEST FORMATThis PPT will introduce you to the

formatting of Ms. Kamerhe’s tests. Keep in mind that the purpose is only to show you

the format, not to review any content.

Test – three parts:

• Easy – multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, true/false

• Mid-range – Short Answer Questions, Generalizations, Which one doesn’t belong?, Related Terms

• Difficult – Long Answer / Essay Question

EASY QUESTIONS

• answer is either right or wrong – no argument• approximate spelling is

good enough

Sample Multiple Choice Question: I like to use the following format of mult. ch. q. often. Be aware.

A. 3 x 4B. 62

C. 14 - 2D. 8 + 4E. 6 x 2

All of the following equal 12 EXCEPT:

The correct answer is B.

Sample Multiple Choice Question: I like to use the following format of mult. ch. q. often. Be aware.

A. stop signsB. cherriesC. bloodD. Kit Kat wrappersE. There is no exception. All of the above are

red.

All of the following are red EXCEPT:

The correct answer is E.

Sample Multiple Choice Question: I like to use the following format of mult. ch. q. often. Be aware.

A. orangesB. a soccer fieldC. the EarthD. basketballsE. A4 paperF. There isn’t just one exception. Neither A nor B are

round.G. There isn’t just one exception. Neither B nor E are

round.

All of the following are round EXCEPT:

The correct answer is G.

Sample Multiple Choice Question: I like to use the following format of mult. ch. q. often. Be aware.

A. 1 + 1 = 2B. 1 + 2 = 4C. 2 + 2 = 5D. 2 + 4 = 6E. There is no exception. (A) – (D) are all true

statements.F. There is not just one EXCEPTION. Both (B) and (C)

are false statements.

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

The correct answer is F.

MID-RANGE QUESTIONS

• Conventions – I have to know what you mean and be able to read your handwriting.

• There may be many possible right answers.• You must make clear connections:– If you have seen any of the following comments

on your work lately, you may not be doing this:• Explain!• Elaborate!• What is the significance of this?• How is this relevant?• So what?

Which one does not belong?: You will choose the term that does not belong with the other three.

Then you will describe what the other three have in common that the fourth does not have.

APPLE ORANGE MANGO CARROT

Possible Answer 1: “Apple” does not belong because the other three are all orange in color.

Possible Answer 2: “Carrot” does not belong because the other three are all fruits.

Generalization: You will be given a generalization. Then you will decide whether you agree or disagree

with the generalization and list a fact in support.

AGREE• FACT: Human beings, dogs, cats, bears, whales,

elephants, cows, etc. are all mammals that give birth to live young.

DISAGREE• FACT: The platypus is a mammal that lays eggs

instead of giving birth to live young.

Generalization: Mammals give birth to live young.

Related Terms: Choose 2 terms and explain the relationship between them.

4 .25 3 59 81 ¼ 64

Terms: 81 and 64Relationship: Both are squares: 81 of 9 and 64 of 8

Terms: .25 and ¼ Relationship: Both numbers have the same value.

Terms: 3 and 9Relationship: 3 is the square root of 9.

Related Terms: Choose 2 terms and explain the relationship between them.

clouds rain rivers canyonsglaciers lakes streams cliffs

Terms: clouds and rainRelationship: Clouds produce rain.

Terms: Rivers and streamsRelationship: Rivers and streams are essentially the same, though rivers are generally bigger than streams.

Terms: canyons and cliffsRelationship: Both can be formed by water; canyons are formed by rivers and cliffs can be formed by oceans (among other

things).

Related Terms: Choose 2 terms and explain the relationship between them.

Despite the examples in previous slides, your answer should contain the same amount of information that is in a paragraph. A single sentence will not be enough.

However, you are not required to explain the relationship in paragraph form. You can use bullets as long as you explain your answer clearly.

Related Terms: Choose 2 terms and explain the relationship between them.

COMMON ERROR #1: Relationship is superficial, does not contain enough explanation or elaboration.

Example:

Terms: Hunter-gatherers and mobilityRelationship: Hunter-gatherers are mobile.

This answer will lose points because it provides no explanation as to why hunter-gatherers are often mobile. It does not refer to any significant terms (like nomadism) or examples (like the !Kung) or other relevant facts (like small group size) in this explanation.

Related Terms: Choose 2 terms and define the relationship between them.

COMMON ERROR #2: Explanation of relationship does not provide enough facts.

Example:Terms: horticulturalists and agriculturalistsRelationship: Both farm, but agriculturalists use advanced tools.

This answer will lose points because it does not contain a significant amount of facts and/or refer to certain terms or examples. This answer could be improved if it contained additional facts. Explanations of any of the following would help make this answer more complete: - machines like plows - irrigation - fertilizer - single-crop v. variety - large surplus for trade, support specialization - large-scale farming - use of food collection - population density, group size

Long Answer / Essay Question• In paragraph form – various lengths: 1-6 paragraphs• often an opinion question (must argue your opinion

with anthropological facts) or an explanation of a complex process or concept

• writing ability will be graded – never more than 30%• Most important:– lots of relevant anthropological facts– clearly explained connection between anthropological facts

and your opinion– clearly explained connection between each step in complex

process/concept