Presented by:Michael Frizell, Director

The Writing Center & Supplemental InstructionMissouri State University

Negotiating the College Base Exam

The Test and Missouri State University

Lowest Score

(theoretically)

80Highest Score

(theoretically)

540

Test Scores…

How did I do?

C-Base

English

409

Writing

428

Mathematics

274

Science

353

Social Studies

334

• www.missouristate.edu“My Information

”• Scroll down to C-Base

section“Advisemen

t”

What's the C-Base?The C-Base is a criterion-referenced

test Measures how a student master’s a set of

skills, not how well a student scores against other students.

Social StudiesAmerican History Geography

Science

Earth Science Biology

Mathematics

Basic Math Algebra, some Geometry

EnglishWriting Reading & Literature

FOUR AREAS:

Testing Procedures:What To Bring With You

Admission Ticket/Letter

Photo ID

Two or more #2 Pencils

Basic Calculator

Watch

Layers of Clothing

Directions to Test Site

Testing Procedures:What NOT To Bring With You

Food

Drink

Scientific Calculator

Bad Attitude

TEST STRESS I have visible signs of

nervousness such as sweaty palms, shaky hands, and so on right before a test.

 I have “butterflies” in my stomach before a test.

 I feel nauseated before a test.  I read through the test and

feel that I do not know any of the answers.

 I panic before and during a test.

 My mind goes blank during a test.

 I remember the information that I blanked on once I get out of the testing situation.

 I have trouble sleeping the night before a test.

 I make mistakes on easy questions or put answers in the wrong places.

 I have difficulty choosing answers.

TEST STRESS

Some is needed

No excuses

Change negativi

ty

Prepare Body

Take Control

Visit Test Site

TEST STRESS

AVOID

Large Meals Caffeine Smoking

Altering Your Routine

INCREASE

Movement

Good Foods

Positive Thoughts

Day 9• Gather any old tests available and study guides in one place.• Divide the material into FOUR EQUAL PARTS: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies.

• Schedule study time! 45 minutes per day.

Day 8• Thoroughly review all material for the ENGLISH section.• Write study sheets using your notes and text book in your own words.• Identify main points within this area. Draw visual aides for clarity.• Ask yourself questions about the material and quiz yourself.• Go to the WRITING CENTER to practice the essay.

Day 7• Repeat instructions, this time reviewing

Mathematics.• Go the MATH LAB with sample problems.

The Nine Day Study Plan

Day 6• Repeat for Science Section.• Visit MATH LAB with problems.

Day 5• Repeat for part Social Studies Section.• Visit WRITING CENTER for essay.

Day 4• Schedule two 45 minutes sessions with a 15 minute break.• Review English and Mathematics.

Day 3• Schedule two 45 minutes sessions with a 15 minute break.• Review Science and Social Studies.

Day 2• Schedule one 45 minute session.• Focus on the PROBLEM AREA (you’ll know by now which one).

The Nine Day Study Plan

The Nine Day Study PlanDAY 1

Do something

fun!Sleep well! DON’T

STUDY!

The Morning of the Test…

Dress Eat!

Take everything needed

Don’t arrive too early

!

Talk to no one

before…or after!

HOURS•Call for Appointment!•836-6398

C-Base Practice starts on the half hour!

Appointment with consultants begins after 40 minutes of writing.•You may receive appointment email with appointment listed as top of the hour, however, due to the limits of the system.

1ST FLOOR MEYER

Studying the Subject Areas:ENGLISH

• Call!

HOURS

• 9 AM – 7 PM

M, T, TH • 9 AM

– 9 PM

W

• 9 AM – 3 PM

F

Auth

ors

• Poetry• Literature• Movemen

ts• History W

riting

• Grammar• Punctuati

on• Structure R

ea

ding

• Mood• Style• Tone• Subject

Studying the Subject Areas:Mathematics

General Math

Geometry

Algebra

Studying the Subject Areas:SCIENCE

Biology• Basic

s• Cells• Key

Words and Ideas

Chemistry• Basics• Graph

s and Charts

• Metrics

Physics• Earth

Science• Scientifi

c Notation

• Basic Concepts

Studying the Subject Areas:Social Studies

Government• United States• Concepts

Geography• Major landmarks• Maps, etc.

History• United States• Major time

periods

Michael FrizellDirector

michaelfrizell@Missouristate.edu

836-5006

Meyer Library 1st FloorWeb:

Writingcenter.Missouristate.edu

836-6398

THANK

YOU!