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Redencich, Marguerite C. – Forum for Reading, 1985
Based on the classic test-wiseness principles of J. Millman, C. H. Bishop, and R. Ebel, the STAR strategy streamlines the taking of timed tests. Before explaining the strategy to students, the instructor can convince students of the advantages of the strategy by administering a short test to determine students' test-wiseness. The STAR strategy…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Essay Tests, Objective Tests, Student Evaluation
Hurwitz, David A. – 1978
Guidelines are presented to help college students prepare for taking tests, with particular instructions for objective, essay, and quantitative tests. A check list suggests the types of information which should be known before starting to study for a test--such as type of questions and probable content. Techniques for studying include outlining…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, College Mathematics, Essay Tests, Higher Education
