All articles tagged with #test preparation
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
Duhan van der Merwe scored a hat-trick as the British and Irish Lions dominated the AUNZ Invitational XV with an 48-0 victory, showcasing strong form ahead of their upcoming Test against the Wallabies, despite injuries and team adjustments.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The new SAT is going digital, with shorter reading passages and one-question follow-ups. Sample questions include analyzing a passage from "Dracula," understanding affective neuroscience, identifying a quotation from "An Ideal Husband," completing a text about Richard Spikes, and emphasizing the difference between C-type and S-type asteroids based on notes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ScienceAlert
A study from the University of Vienna reveals that boredom during exams can significantly impact students' test scores, with boredom more likely when exams lack personal relevance. The 'abundance' hypothesis suggests that both over-challenging and under-challenging exams can lead to boredom and lower grades. To combat test boredom, teachers should create exam tasks that relate to students' lives and are appropriately challenging. The study emphasizes the importance of students feeling a sense of control and value in their academic work to avoid boredom and maintain motivation.