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Effectively Prepare for Tests
Take a careful look at your performance on and preparation for a test you took recently.
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Think about how you did on the test. Were you pleased or disappointed with your performance and grade? Explain your answer.
List any of the problems below that you feel you experienced in this exam. If you experienced one or more problems not listed here, include them in your document. For each problem you identified, think about why you made mistakes.
■ Incomplete preparation
■ Fatigue
■ Feeling rushed during the test
■ Shaky understanding of concepts
■ Poor guessing techniques
■ Feeling confused about directions
■ Test anxiety
■ Poor essay organization or writing
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