Dantes test "Here's to your health"

[fullerc1124]

I'm having trouble getting the right study material for the "Here's to your health" Dantes test. Does anyone have any advice to share? I listen to audios, but the test have blanks for answers and when I answer it has to be exactly the word needed. I'm feeling pretty nervous right now.

[cooperalex2004]

Try a search in the upper right corner. It will use Google to search this whole site for matching material. There is a lot of great material on this site you just have to dig through the results. One good link appears to be:
http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...-dsst.html

I haven't taken that test though so I'm sure someone else can give you some more info.

[Espndude0496]

http://www.degreeforum.net/specific-exam...-dsst.html This is the link for the specific feedback for the test, i used this to study. I actually just took this test today, scored 440 on it . Some advice for it: The IC flashcards do a good job of covering most of what is needed to pass, just make sure you do read the explanations for them, some of the info there will help out. I also advise Taking the Peterson's tests for this as well, they helped fill in the gaps that IC didnt cover. Gl on the test to both of you, hope you guys pass it

[HDW]

I took this test today and scored a 468. The number of sexual health questions was surprising to me, as was the number of questions about particular forms of exercise. A lot of questions were centered around certain psychological ideas like Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Kubler-Ross, and Seyle's G.A.S. The test has been refreshed in recent years, so it's not quite as easy to pass as some people remember it being. That said, it doesn't require a lot of study either, especially if you've recently taken a high school health course, or are familiar with the subject.

Also, I'm not sure how familiar with DSSTs, so I apologize if this is redundant, but this test doesn't have any "fill-in-the-blank" questions. They are all multiple choice, and there are always a couple of choices that are obviously wrong. Familiarize yourself with some of the terms introduced in the IC flash cards and you should be able to narrow your options down, if you get stuck. (This is a good link for flash cards: Health flashcard sets and study tools | Quizlet)

As for materials, the "Pass Your Class" series provides a good example of the level of difficulty of the test, but the book contains errors, so use some caution (some of these were direct contradictions between the sample test and the study guide). Do not waste your time with the book "Here's to your Health Exam Secrets" by Mometrix Media. I realized it was money down the toilet about five minutes after opening it.

I hope this helps!

[1stsgt]

I had a friend who suggested I use Instacert to get ready for the test. When I mentioned my absolute loss at how to answer the questions she said, "don't" just go thru and let the test fill in the blanks for you. She was right, over the course of a two week period I learned the knowledge necessary to take and pass the test just by going through the test and only answering the questions I knew the answers to. For all the rest I just hit next and let the test fill in the blank and I read the answer and the explanation and go from there. When I took the test it was multiple choice and I would say out of 95 questions I knew 80 just from remediation with the flashcards. When I studied for the test I checked every box and then hit radomize cards at the bottom so I would get some of everything while I was studying. I was amazed by how much I knew on test day. I'm moving on to my next test now and can't wait to learn more.

[RugbyMan187]

I tool this test back in september. I only studied the notes in the test forum. Scored a 423 with only a few hours of study.

[jmichelle79]

I used the specific feedback section. I do not remember spending a lot of time on this one, and didn't find it difficult. Good Luck!

[Lindagerr]

I have used the IC flashcards for almost all of my test. I never bother typing in the answers ( getting them wrong by a typo was frustrating) I just answer the question in my head then check the answer I study the answer where I was off and look things up if I don't understand the explanation. As was said above all of the test are mutiple choice and it is usually easy to rule out at least one or two answers. Once you do that the correct answer will not have to be the exact word only the closest to the one you think is right. At first the flashcards can make you feel like you are not ready, but a couple of run throughs and you will be fine.

[CitationX]

FullerC1124,

I just came from the testing center - passed 98 questions exam with 450.
This was my very first DSST exam, and I had no idea how to prepare for it. I also did't consider myself someone with significant prior knowledge with related topics. There is no way I would've passed this without studying. The following is what I did to prepare.

1) I studied IC flashcards 3 times, marking and revisiting the ones that I am not sure about. While studying flashcards, I always had a Word window open, taking notes and summarizing each slide. This helped me memorize better and I had handy material to study when I wasn't near the computer. I also listened to the audio files during my commute.

2) McGraw-Hill's Textbook Companion Website - Went through each chapter's 'Multiple Choice' and 'True or False' tests.
(Core Concepts in Health Brief)

3) McGraw-Hill's Textbook Companion Website - Went through the instructor's PowerPoint slides.

I have been preparing for about 2 weeks on and off, fighting a horrible flu, and did some significant cramming the night prior to testing day. That all I did and managed to pass it. I agree with others that the way they worded quite a few questions was quite confusing. I had to read questions multiple times, but you will be fine if you have general understanding of the topics.

Wish you the best of luck.

[cjamajortobe]

Just reading your responses has made me feel better about scheduling my exams. I am 5 classes from completion at Univ. of Phoenix for my B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration but will be short 12 hours that I need to test out of. I have my four study guides and have started working on two of them but have been nervous on how the actual testing format will be. Thanks for your input, it puts me at ease somewhat!

Pam

Almost there.......
with a Masters on the horizon once I'm finished with this degree! Sure wish I would have know about testing out many years ago!