Online Learning
Strategies to employ during your test:
| Plan Your Time | Pay attention to the clock to know how much time you have left for your test. You can also use a timer to set an alarm to remind you when you have 30 minutes left on your test. Remember if you get stuck on a question to skip it and move on. If you do this, use a scrap piece of paper to write down what questions you need to go back to. |
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Re-read questions and directions |
Read the questions carefully. Read it aloud to yourself. Make sure you are paying close attention to key words. |
| Use the CRAM method to help with multiple choice questions | C = cover (the options, you can physically use your hand to cover or use a scrap piece of paper)
R = read (read the question aloud) A = answer (answer the question in your head or write down a scrap piece of paper – does it look/sound/feel right to you as the answer?) M = match (match the answer you came up with to the options listed) *if you could not think of an answer, write down the options on a scrap paper and eliminate ones you know are definitely incorrect to help focus on choosing the best answer |
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Remove the negatives (no, not, cannot) in statements and read what remains. |
Once you drop the negative decide if the statement is true or false. If it is true, then its opposite is false. |
| Type short or long answers out in a word document first (if able) |
This makes it easier to edit and then copy and paste into the test. |
| Open a new browser | if you have been given permission to use other websites, open a new web browser to help prevent losing your work. |
| Computer, SLATE, and or assistive technology issues | Don't panic. Email your instructor with what is happening and take screen shots of what’s happening if possible. |
| Review your work before you submit! | Re-read over your answers and determine you have answered correctly, no answer is left blank, edit and proofread for spelling and grammar. |
