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PHCC Nursing Program: Test Analysis Worksheet The purpose of this test analysis is for the student to identify categories, problems, and/or contributing factors why test questions are missed so interventions can be suggested to improve a student’s test performance.

STUDENT NAME: ____________________________

TEST NAME: __________________________

TEST SCORE: _______

PART ONE: IDENTIFY THE ERROR (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT) Place a tally in the “Error Categories” box that best matches the error that led to the wrong answer choice for each question missed. ERROR CATEGORIES 1. Did not recognize or remember subject matter 2. Did not understand subject matter 3. Did not recognize item idea 4. Did not recognize principal or rationale for correct answer 5. Missed key word 6. Did not read all distractors carefully 7. Did not understand the question 8. Read into the question 9. Used incorrect rationale for selecting response 10. Changed the answer 11. Eliminated answer options down to two options, but selected wrong answer 12. Other

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PART TWO: STUDENT ANALYSIS (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT) Analyze and place an “X” in the box next to the categories that contributed to the wrong answer choice. Lack of Knowledge 1. Did not read the material 2. Inadequate Notes 3. Application of Knowledge 4. Poor Retention 5. Class Attendance

Exam Skills 1. Was not focused on what the question asked 2. Failed to consider options carefully 3. Poor use of time taking the test 4. Carelessness/ Clerical Errors 5. Other

Exam Anxiety 1. Decreased Concentration 2. Mental Block 3. Forgot to use test taking strategies 4. Other

PART THREE: STUDENT SUMMARY (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT) Formulate an action plan on how to improve your test scores based on your analysis. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PART FOUR: SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT (To be completed by Instructor and Student )

Student must meet with the instructor of the course. The nursing instructor will review the steps to be taken by the student so he/she may improve their test scores.                 

Use study guide/objectives/specific class guidelines to identify important content while reading textbook and/or resources. Write out key points and take careful notes before and during class. Use available resources to review important content and to practice application. Prioritize individual study time to review each content carefully before each test. Note weak areas such as pathophysiology, pharmacology, lab values, nursing processes, etc. Practice Drug Dosage Calculations weekly. Read each question carefully and identify and recognize key words. Identify your own answer BEFORE looking at choices given. Don’t change an answer unless you know why the first answer is wrong. (Never change an answer just because you feel uncertain). Practice application of knowledge using available resources. Look up vocabulary terms/new words identified & write out the meanings of these words. Use positive self-talk- i.e. “I know these concepts”, “I am going to do well on this exam”. Don’t spend too long on a difficult question. This lowers your confidence and increases anxiety. Read it carefully, use test taking strategies to select correct answer. Practice relaxation techniques (deep breathing, etc.) so you can use them p.r.n. Follow up appointment with retention specialist Practice -25 -50 -75 -100 -Kaplan -NCLEX -Prep-U questions weekly. Other: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IDENTIFY SPECIFIC RESOURCES TO BE UTILIZED BY STUDENT FOR SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS Lippincott CoursePoint

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NOTES: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ STUDENT SIGNATURE REQUIRED: ___________________________________________

DATE: ___________________

INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE REQUIRED: ________________________________________

DATE: ___________________...