Test Reflection

While reading the article, “Relax, It’s Only A Test,” I found the point that students often get so anxious about the test or exam that it actually interferes with their working memory, and intern making them struggle on the test very interesting. Although I don’t consider myself an anxious test taker I do relate with the part of the article describing the wrong study method. I do often study by reviewing my notes and textbooks, which helps me become familiar on the topic, but that is not practicing for the testing situation. I love the theatre so when it gave the example of reviewing lines before opening night I was able to connect and realize I may not be using the best study methods for myself.
After reading the article, “Learning to Become …show more content…
It emphasized highlighting, which I do a lot of, and how to be careful on the amount of information you mark. It also said writing notes by hand, flash cards, breaking up course study, and sleep were very important. Two new points that I found helpful were using analogies to help recall the information and posting pictures in your workspace to keep an open mind. I love crafting, so the idea of a verse or quote on my desk is a great idea to lighten my mood. I also remember facts and information better if I have something to help make it catchy, so an analogy might help me do …show more content…
I want to make sure that I am successful in these courses and fit in with the campus life here. I have had a lot of experience with speaking to people and the proper way to greet someone. Being an employee of CVS Pharmacy I have found it valuable to base some of my credibility off them or “piggyback”. I don’t want to be seen as someone who believes they are an expert at everything, because I know I am far from it, so I will take the articles advice and consider myself an expert at nothing in order to keep my mind