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Taking a test is not just about memorizing facts. To do your best, you need a problem-solving model that helps you analyze information, plan your time, and check your work.
First, analyze what the question is asking and formulate a plan. Break the test down by previewing all the questions, finding the easy ones to do first, and marking key words.
Next, determine the solution and evaluate your process. Always review your answers to check if they make sense, ensuring your final choices are reasonable before turning in your paper.
Imagine you have a 10-question multiple-choice math test with a 20-minute time limit. One word problem looks very long and confusing. Walk through how to use our problem-solving model to handle this situation step by step.
- Analyze the given information: You have 10 questions, 20 minutes total, and one question is highly complex and time-consuming.
- Formulate a plan: Decide to skip the long word problem initially. Spend 1.5 minutes on each of the other 9 easier questions first, leaving 6.5 minutes at the end.
- Determine the solution: Answer the 9 simpler questions first to secure those points. Then, return to the complex word problem with your remaining 6.5 minutes.
- Justify the solution: This strategy is justified because securing 9 high-probability answers maximizes your score compared to getting stuck on one hard question and running out of time.
- Evaluate the process and reasonableness: Reflect on how this plan worked. You successfully answered 9 questions without rushing, and had plenty of focused time to solve the final difficult problem.
