What Strategies are used for Answering
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asked on a exam, because the response you need to come up with depends on the type of question. Knowing about different types of exam questions can help you activate appropriate strategies for formulating answers and reduce exam-taking anxiety. Exam questions generally fall into one of three categories:1 “Green Light”
“Yellow Light”
“Red Light”
See this link for a pdf of Decoding exam questions. How to Tackle: Problem-Solving and Quantitative QuestionsStudy for problem-based exams by practicing (new!) problems As you work on the problems, remember:
* You need to get your “stuck” muscles stronger so you know what to do on tests when you feel stuck. Watch: LSC’s Mike Chen Shares “The Key to Problem-Solving Tests” Taking problem-based exams 1. Understand the problem: Determine what you are supposed to find, what you need to find it, and what the unknown is (and if there is extra information). Consider whether drawing a sketch will help. Also – note each part of the question. Not answering each part is an easy way to lose points. 2. Determine a way to solve the problem: Write down all that is given or known. Draw a sketch when appropriate to show relations. Write down all relevant formulas. 3. Carry out the procedure you have devised: For numerical problems, try and estimate an answer first. This will help you to check your work later. Neat, careful work keeps you from making mistakes, and allows you to find them when you do make them (show your units!!). Additionally, when the instructor can see your work clearly, he or she may give you partial credit for what you do know, even if your ultimate answer is incorrect. 4. Check your Answers: This requires the same quality of thought originally used to solve the problem. Is your answer what you thought it would be in your original estimate? Is it a quantity that makes sense? Is your answer in the correct units? If your answer does not seem reasonable, rework the problem. How to Tackle: Multiple Choice Questions1. Read the stem: First, read the stem and make sure you understand what it is getting at. Look out for double negatives or other twists in wording before you consider the answer. 2. Try to come up with the correct answer: Before you look at the answer choices, try to come up with the correct answer. This will help you to rule out choices that are similar to the correct answer. Now read and consider each option carefully. 3. Look for clues in the stem: Look for clues in the stem that suggest the correct answer or rule out any choices. For example, if the stem indicates that the answer is plural you can rule out any answers that are singular. The basic rule is: the correct answer must make sense grammatically with the stem. Options which fail this exam can be ruled out. 4. Cross off any options you know are incorrect: As you rule out options cross them off with your pencil. This will help you focus on the remaining choices and eliminates the chance of returning to an item and selecting an option you had already eliminated. 5. Come back to items you were unsure of: Put a mark next to any questions you are unsure of. If you complete the entire exam with time to spare, review these questions – you will often get clues (or even answers) from other questions. Take a look at some additional information on difficult “Multiple Choice Tests” (opens a PDF). Watch: LSC’s Mike Chen Shares “The Key to Multiple Choice Tests” How to Tackle: Essay QuestionsThe best way to prepare for essay tests is to practice writing essays!
When you are taking essay tests:
You might want to take a look at some “Words to Watch for in an Essay” (opens a PDF). References: 1Taffy E. Raphael, Teaching Question Answer Relationships, Revisited, The Reading Teacher, Vol. 39, No. 6 (Feb., 1986), pp. 516-522. Ellis, D. (1998). Becoming a Master Student. Houghton Mifflin: Boston What strategies would you use for answering questions?Five Strategies for Mastering the Art of Answering Questions When Teaching and Presenting. Smile-Breathe-Think-Talk. ... . Validate and thank your questioners. ... . Be aware of your body language. ... . Say “I Don't Know” in productive ways. ... . Embrace and love questions.. What is answer response strategy?The question-answer relationship (QAR) comprehension strategy teaches students how to ask key questions about their reading, and then how to find the answers to their questions — whether it means locating a specific fact, drawing an inference, or connecting the reading to their own experience.
What is the easiest way to answer questions?Always Give The Short Answer First
Give the quick answer first, then elaborate if questioners ask for more. Most of the time, they won't. This tactic will force you to get to the point and will eliminate your chances of rambling on.
What techniques or strategies do you use to improve your questioning strategies?Key questioning strategies. Designing higher cognitive questions.. Developing a sequence of questions.. Increasing wait time.. Responding to answers using redirection, probing and reinforcement.. |