The Psychology of Student Success - The Art of Persuasion

When talking with students about to take a certification exam, which of the following should not occur?

• Stressing the difference between test anxiety and ‘fearing’ the test.

• Reminding them to review the exam objectives

• Advising them to expect to fail on the first attempt

• Letting them know that being nervous about taking the exam is a normal feeling

Which of the following tips would you give to students regarding studying for an exam? (Choose two)

• Review the questions in the Final Exam and Certification Mode.

• Schedule the exam for a few months after the end of a course to give yourself enough time to review all the material.

• Plan on cramming for the exam the night before the scheduled exam date to ensure you remember everything.

• Stay current with the material presented during the course and complete all work by scheduled due dates.

Which statement is an example of a student using “judgmental self-talk”?

• “The questions on the exam were confusing.”

• “I didn’t know the answers to many exam questions.”

• “I know I’m not going to pass the exam”

• “I should have prepared better for the exam.”

Your student is taking their first certification exam onsite at a local testing center. What advice would you give them for the day of the exam? (Choose all that apply)

• Arrive a few minutes early and make sure you have everything you need (ID, exam confirmation, etc.).

• While taking the exam, avoid changing answers and second-guessing yourself.

• Take a few deep breaths right before starting the exam.

• Before exiting the exam, ensure you have not left any questions unanswered.

Your student advises that they have just failed a certification exam.   Which of the following is a crucial item that gives the student an indication of areas of the exam that need further review before the next attempt?

• A valid Measure Up key

• The exam score report

• A Final Exam with a score of 100%

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