Analyzing Returned Tests:

If you get a chance to look over the test after the grading process,

1. (If you are not allowed to keep it) make notes of the questions you missed, and what the right answers were.
2. look up the questions you missed to find out why the right answer was right.
3. write out the right answer (this is to create a link between your memory and what you see on the page).

4. If you do not receive your test back, (if possible) visit your instructor's office or classroom to see your answer sheet.

5. Look for the origin of each question--textbook, class notes, lab projects, readings, handouts, etc..

6. Identify the reason you missed each question.
   • Did you read it correctly?
   • Did you prepare for it?
   • Was the test designed to be more difficult than you expected?
   • Did you run out of time?

7. Check the level of detail and skill of the test.
   • Were the questions about precise details and facts or main ideas and principles?
   • Were the questions straight from the text or did the test designer expect you to do a lot of higher-order thinking?

8. Did you experience anxiety or blocking during the test?

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