Test Instructions

Test Instructions...

Salient, succinct test instructions are basic to student success. This example from a social studies test should prove useful to any teacher.

Social Studies 10 "Open Notebook Quiz"–

The quiz that tests the depth of your knowledge by the quality of your notes.

Instructions:

Answer on foolscap using complete sentences because you want to try to avoid sentences fragments and the over use of phrases, but especially the use of run on sentences that seemly give the appearance of going on and on forever with no apparent end in sight and naturally are grammatically incorrect not to mention irritating to the reader, also remember that spellllling counts! while being mindful that the over use of clichés should be avoided like the plague. As for the use of rhetorical questions I would advise against their use. What do you think? Above all else get to the point because next to run on sentences there is nothing more distracting that a writer who rambles and beats around the bush, so to speak while avoiding the real issues at hand . . . so be direct and get immediately to the point without too much verbosity, semantics, alliteration, metaphors or other tricky word games. At times you may want to use repetition as it is the key to emphasis and I cannot say that enough. The use of vivid similes is like a waste of time because you are not writing an English test. Metaphors are a pain, so avoid them as well. The repetitious, redundant use of readily reusable responses and riotess ridicule associated with alliteration is not appropriate in the standard social studies personal response answer. Finally, remember to use paragraphing. Proof read your work before I do because in that way you will find your own mistakes before I do. Remember your teacher is a trained professional and can sniff out any content or grammatical error. Budget your time so you do not run the danger of running out of this precious commodity we all take for granted. Good luck and begin your quiz quickly as you are almost out of time.

1. Define each of the following terms: Canadian Identity