TEST AND GOALS

Test Strategies and Accomplishment of Goals



Test Strategies and Accomplishment of Goals

Part One

Test-taking Strategies for Multiple Questions versus Essay Questions

The multiple-choice questions consist of three elements. The first element is the premise, which refers to the statement of the problem or question to be answered. The second element is the correct answer, which is one of the four choices, one is the right answer or the best answer."Best" means that a group of experts in the field would approve the choice. It also includes a lure; these are the three other choices or wrong answers (Bennett, 2006). These responses may be plausible, but erroneous, or they may differ from the "best" answer. Essay questions need a thorough analysis of the topic and then brainstorming.

We must read each question carefully and answer choices from start to finish. Do not jump to conclusions about the meaning of the question. First answer the questions you are sure then come back to more tough questions. For many people, reading the premise and to determine the correct answer before reading the possible answers are effective. If, in general, you perform better in tests with open questions or development, this strategy could be very useful. Studies have shown that three students obtained much better results using this strategy alone. With respect to the toughest questions for you, proceed by elimination. In the brainstorming part, we must identify the flow and the points that need to be depicted in introduction, body, and conclusion. The topic should be broken into chunks to answer each part separately so the readers could categorically understand each concept (Daugherty, 2000).

The essay question must be considered a problem statement and thus the writer should form a thesis statement. This thesis statement should be followed by introductory lines that expound the essence of the essay. The ...