About the course

Exams don’t have to feel overwhelming. This short, targeted course is designed to help adult learners build the confidence and critical thinking skills needed to succeed on any test. Whether you’re preparing for a state exam, certification, or a career readiness assessment, you’ll learn how to break down tricky questions, manage your test time, and avoid common mistakes. Through short lessons, real world examples, and downloadable tools, you’ll walk away with practical strategies you can use right away—no matter the subject or format of your exam. This course is ideal for learners who want to test smarter, not harder.

Curriculum

6 Chapters · 17 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome & Orientation

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      Welcome to Mastering Test-Taking Strategies!

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      How to Use This Course

  2. 2

    Set Yourself Up for Success

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      Pro Tip

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      Test Prep Checklist

  3. 3

    Understanding the Question

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      The 4 Key Elements of a Test Question

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      The Stem

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      Can You Identify the Stem?

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      The Options

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      Power Words

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      Find the Power Words

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      Strategy Clues

  4. 4

    Master the Elimination Game

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      Elimination Strategy

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      Strike it Out

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    Beat the Clock & the Nerves

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      Time & Focus

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      Time Management Practice

  6. 6

    Practice Makes Progress

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      Knowledge Check: Applying Test-Taking Strategies

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      Test Taking Strategy Practice