What do multiple choice exams test?
Your understanding of key terms, concepts, and theories and the specific details (such as facts, definitions, and examples) that explain these concepts. Your ability to apply information (e.g., to use methods or concepts in a new situation or to solve problems using acquired skills). Your ability to analyze information (e.g., to see patterns such as grouping related pieces of information or comparing/contrasting two concepts). Your ability to synthesize information (e.g., to use old ideas to create new ones or to predict consequences/draw conclusionswhat if? questions). How can you recognize key concepts in a course? At the beginning of term, make note of the learning objectives and major topics described in the course outline. In the textbook, pay attention to headings and subheadings that relate to key ideas in a chapter. Use the SQ3R method to turn headings into questions and then read to find the answers. Also pay attention to bold and italic fonts; diagrams, pictures, and tables;
