Posts Tagged ‘test’

5 Tips To Beat a Standardized Test

I keep thinking that I'm completely done with standardized tests. I took the SAT and ACT in high school and thought how great it would be to not take anymore tests. But I wasn't counting on placement tests and the other opportunities my professors found to pull out the Scantron sheets in college, and I certainly wasn't thinking about the placement exams necessary for graduate school and many jobs. As… Continue reading

September 4 2008 | By Thursday | Tagged: multiple choice, standardize, test | 8 comments»

Eight Tips To Get Into That Great Beta

You know that beta you want to get into? The one all the cool kids are in? The one that is invite only and that you have absolutely no chance of getting into? Yeah, that one. Maybe you have a chance of getting into it after all. Try these tips to get in on that awesome experience. The thing about betas is that the developer running the program really does… Continue reading

July 1 2008 | By Thursday | Tagged: beta, test | 7 comments»

Study Tip: How to Find the Hidden Bias in a Test

Life isn't fair. Why should tests be? Virtually all tests have have hidden biases. These biases aren't usually large and most instructors will do their best to minimize it. However, knowing the bias of a test can be an added tool for allocating study time. What is a Testing Bias? Testing bias is when a test favors students who understand particular concepts or have particular types of knowledge… Continue reading

November 22 2007 | By Scott H | Tagged: bias, exam, hack, learning, school, study, test | 16 comments»

You: The Science Experiment

I don’t expect you’ll be drinking mystery potions or hooking yourself up to a car battery anytime soon. But conducting personal experiments are probably the best way to find answers. By actually testing (instead of assuming) your habits, beliefs, methods and systems you can make real improvements. Stop Theorizing, Look at Results Nassim Nicholas Taleb, in his book The Black Swan, recommends against using complex theories if they… Continue reading

August 30 2007 | By Scott H | Tagged: experiment, habit, science, test, theory | 6 comments»

Speed Reading Comprehension Test

To learn fast, the first thing you want is to read fast. This weekend, I want to introduce an online speed reading test for you. First, you have to read a couple of paragraphs to see how many words per minute (WPM) you can achieve. Then you need to answer some questions to show your comprehension on the text content. By combining both results, it shows how efficient are you… Continue reading

October 16 2005 | By Leon | Tagged: reading, speed, test | 1 comment»