tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post4862517285461175938..comments2023-10-25T09:47:13.177-05:00Comments on A Little Pink in the Cornfields: Test timeAmber @ A Little Pink in the Cornfieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898255649481697297noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-85562947129372709202012-12-12T06:22:54.703-06:002012-12-12T06:22:54.703-06:00Ugh, standardized testing. I'd rather write an...Ugh, standardized testing. I'd rather write an essay any day of the week. <br /><br />Good luck on your finals - YOU CAN DO IT!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497016301321352544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-28351906595367030602012-12-11T14:33:31.197-06:002012-12-11T14:33:31.197-06:00Keep calm and fill in the blanks. The holiday bre...Keep calm and fill in the blanks. The holiday break is almost here!Carolina Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834384961037080805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-28572584798369230062012-12-11T13:22:12.300-06:002012-12-11T13:22:12.300-06:00Great point; you are right, often we only do have ...Great point; you are right, often we only do have one impression to get it right! For me it's lots of note taking, practicing, and writing out answers (even now when I write a proposal I write an outline and then one or two drafts of it!). <br /><br />Good luck on your finals! I'm sure you'll do great :) Norahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673644115797850874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-40312105397276220812012-12-11T13:16:13.710-06:002012-12-11T13:16:13.710-06:00Good luck on your finals! I hate taking tests too...Good luck on your finals! I hate taking tests too..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-13492821434109546932012-12-11T10:33:06.916-06:002012-12-11T10:33:06.916-06:00It depends on the tests I suppose. I test okay on ...It depends on the tests I suppose. I test okay on things like the ACT but I DREADED my sociology tests that were taken in a testing lab on campus. I could write you a A++++ paper but those stupid multiple choice tests??? With questions like "On page 86 what did so and so say...." It really was a blow to my collegiate esteem because I loved sociology and studied so hard but I think the best I ever did on those tests was a B. Marisa A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05695217912332670387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-75821584032029769552012-12-11T07:21:34.054-06:002012-12-11T07:21:34.054-06:00I am not a terrible test taker, but I do have to p...I am not a terrible test taker, but I do have to prepare a lot for them. I'm not someone who can just study a few hours before and ace it. I could have bought stock in undergrad with all the index cards I bought to use as flashcards! <br /><br />I think high stakes tests ARE good, to give administrators an idea of how well students are learning but I DON'T think they should be used as pass/fail. I think it's ridiculous that a person could pass their classes, yet screw up on ONE day for ONE test and they can't get their high school diploma. Stephanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664500645286563334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-25571009801220643372012-12-11T06:38:31.665-06:002012-12-11T06:38:31.665-06:00I am actually a really good test taker. I'd ra...I am actually a really good test taker. I'd rather take a test than write a paper. But I can see your point about it not being the best way to assess people's understanding of a subject. <br /><br />The most high stakes thing I prepare for these days is the CFA, which you know all about. I spend about 23 weeks studying 15-20 hours a week and hope to God each year that it's enough. It is a horribly difficult test and I am so very glad I am on the last level so I can completely get my life back from the grasp of the CFA! :)Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-13808745290295508772012-12-11T06:19:04.948-06:002012-12-11T06:19:04.948-06:00I do my best to study and get a good night's s...I do my best to study and get a good night's sleep. When taking the test, if I'm not sure of the answer, I'll put a little dot next to the number so I know to go back and try it again. I then also know that whenever the score comes back I'll have an idea of what I missed. Good luck!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248935374379919175noreply@blogger.com