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Short Answer Tests

Preparing for Short Answer TestsUse flash cards, writing key terms, dates

and concepts on the front and definitions on the back

Term(Front)

Definition(Back)

Preparing for Short Answer TestsTry to anticipate questions that will be on

the test and and prepare for themWhat your teacher emphasizes in class is

what will be on the testTry not to leave an answer blankShow your work/write down your thoughts

even if you don’t get the answer you could get partial credit

Preparing for Short Answer TestsIf you don’t know the answer, come back to

it after you finish the rest of the test, other parts of the test may give you some clues

If you can think of one or more answer to the question ask your instructor

Read the question carefully and make sure you answer everything it asks for sometimes these questions have multiple parts