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The "SPLASHDOWN" Method Approach the test when it is handed to you by first turning it over and using SPLASHDOWN. Write out all the key information that you want to remember (dates, formulas, facts, etc.). This method gets the information out of your head on onto the paper all in about two minutes. Use the first moments to look over the test without answering questions. This helps to identify how the test is structured and allows you to look at the "types" of questions, especially those that are worth more points. 1. Create a 'timeline' for each section to determine how much time to spend on each section. 2. Answer all the easy questions first. Change your answer only if you have reason to do so (75% of the time your first choice is correct). 3. Refer to the "splashdown" information you wrote down as needed throughout the test. Using The 3-TIER Approach Read through the questions of the test and place each question into one of three categories: • TIER 1—These are the easy questions that you are 80%-90% confident you know the answer. • TIER 2—These are questions that you are 60% confident you know the answer. Place a mark next to the question, not answering yet but moving on to the next question. • TIER 3—These are questions that you are less than 50% confident with the answer. Place a different mark next to these questions, not answering it yet, and move on to the next question. Test Taking Strategies 2. Next, answer only TIER 2 questions. 3. Finally, move on to TIER 3 questions. 1. Answer all TIER 1 questions. Then . . . By approaching the test in this manner, you will have had a thorough review of the test material by the time you get to the TIER 2 and especially TIER 3 level questions. This should help in recalling the neces- sary formation as well as efficiently answering all the questions you have a good chance at getting correct. It is an efficient and effective way to approach getting the maximum number of points on a test. In reviewing the test at the end, make sure each question has been answered, but refrain from changing answers, especially Tier 1 or Tier 2 questions. 12