07-27-2006, 06:39 PM
kbing97 Wrote:Joanne,
I tried the online DSST Practice test for Environmental Science, and my reaction was about the same as yours - what a waste!! I expected to use the results to help me determine what I needed to study more, but the score report wasn't very helpful. It listed my incorrect response and gave a rationale of 'By definition', but it did not include the correct reponse.
I took the actual test earlier this week. I'd say that approximately 40% of the practice questions were related to the material on the actual test. But the real test seemed easier than the practice exam. I passed with a 66. The practice tests can't hurt, but I doubt I'll use them again.
Kathi
Hi Kathi,
Welcome to the board! We're glad to have you join us!
Thank you for your feedback - I really appreciate. I totally agree with what you said about the score report not being that helpful because they don't include the correct response. It's one thing to know that I answered a question incorrectly, but to learn from it I need to know what the correct response was!! Still, it will be interesting to see whether taking this particular practice exam helps me or not.
Looks like you did very well on your Environmental Science exam - congratulations on such an excellent score!
Good luck with the rest of your exams!
JoAnne:p
BS - General Business - June 2007
Excelsior College
Excelsior College