NAME _____________________________
STUDY SKILLS LAB:
Assessment of Test 1 Performance in MATH 0305
Objectives:
 To develop awareness of the current study habits while studying for the test
 To evaluate commitment and level of preparation of a student and the impact they have on the test
results
Outcomes:
 To compare and contrast current study habits with best practices recommended for better performance
 To improve study habits based on changes to quality and duration of studying, and use of best
techniques to prepare for a test
Instructions:
You’ve taken your first test in this course. By reviewing the events that lead up to the test as well as the taking of the test,
perhaps you will be able to make some adjustments before the next test.
1.
What grade did you make on this test?
2.
Did you do the homework assigned in Chapters 1 & 2?
3.
Did you do the Lab Quizzes on MyMathLab before taking the test?
How many did you do?
What were your grades?
4.
5.
If you had difficulty with your homework within this period, what did you do? Circle or BOLD all that apply.
Nothing, skipped it
Called a friend
Called my instructor
Went to see my instructor
Went to the math lab
Watched a video
Used the MyMathLab website
List Professor _____________ office hours:
What time(s) could you get in to see Professor ____________ during office hours if you’re having difficulties?
If your schedule prevents you from seeing your Professor during office hours, have you asked to make an
appointment to see him/her at some other time?
YES
6.
NO
If not, why not? ____________________________________________
Did you do the review for this test?
YES
NO
When did you study for this test?
Didn’t
7.
Just before
Night before
Days before
List anything else you did during this period to help prepare you for the test.
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One way to prepare for a test is with the use of Study Cards: Select problems (with instructions) from the book or lab to
review. Make a card for each problem by writing the instruction and question on one side and the answer on the back.
Shuffle the cards and then work the problems. Perhaps word the instructions differently for a specific type of problem.
Another method is to study with a group: Divide up the sections covered. Each person writes 5 questions (with
instructions) over their sections. Meet in person to share your questions or e-mail the questions to one another and then
set up a conference time in a chat room to go over the answers.
8.
The following chart is designed to aid you in determining a possible reason for missing problems on the test.
Problem types. Check the
box next to any type of
problem you missed and
answer the questions.
As you worked through
the examples in the book,
did you take notes to refer
back to?
Did you do the
assigned problems in
each section?
Did you
review this
prior to the
test?
Why do you
think you might
have missed
these problems?
Real number system
Simplify numeric expressions
using the standard order of
operations
Simplify numeric expressions
with absolute value
Evaluate an expression
Distributing
Translating word phrases to
expressions and equations
Simplify algebraic expressions
Solve equations
Solve equations with fractions
Solve absolute value equations
Solve literal equations
Solve linear Inequalities
After reflecting on your answers to the questions in this assignment, write your answers (in complete sentences and proper
English grammar) to the following:
9.
What worked for you and what didn’t when preparing for the test? How do you plan to prepare differently for the
next test? Be specific.
10.
What worked for you and what didn’t while taking the test? What do you plan to do differently during the next
test? Be specific.
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