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Luke approaches you before class and expresses his frustration about having done so poorly on yesterday's exam. "I studied for hours and hours," he tells you. "I guess I'm just not a very good test taker." You know that your test was a good measure of what you taught your students. You also know that students seldom do poorly on your tests simply because they are poor test takers. Considering the textbook's discussion of study strategies,what other possible explanation might you give Luke as to why he thought he knew the material well yet earned a low test score. And with your explanation in mind,describe a strategy you might teach him for improving his performance next time.


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Comparative Reasoning

A method of reasoning by which one compares similarities and differences among objects, concepts, or scenarios.

Notoriously Weak

A description for something known widely and unfavorably for lacking strength, efficiency or quality.

Logical Perspective

An approach or point of view that is based on clear, reasoned thinking and evidence.

Assert Comparisons

Making statements that establish similarities or differences between two or more items.

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