ACA 122 Final Exam Study Guide

ILC

(Individualized Learning Center) The ILC provides Wake Tech students with the tools they need to develop as successful, independent learners. We offer professional tutoring without charge to Wake Tech students at six campus locations and online.

Understand the expectations of college students and how college is different from high school.

-Actively prepare for class -Participate in class -Seek out resources when you need help -Be responsible for your own learning

How can you effectively utilize a to-do list? (think about the prioritization matrix)

-A to-do list is a list of activities or tasks you need to complete, often during a specific period of time, such as a day or week. -To-do lists allow you to set your intentions for the day.

What is annotation and why is it important?

-Annotating is taking notes while you read. -The purpose of annotating is to help you "digest" the material by giving you specific activities or steps to complete while you read, thereby helping you interact and learn the material.

What can you do to overcome procrastination?

-Ask yourself, "What am I avoiding?" -Ask yourself what advice you would give to a friend facing the same problem. -Set up rewards for yourself. -Divide the task into smaller pieces. -Just do it.

Explain the differences between visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners.

-Auditory learners do best with information that they can hear. -Visual learners like to have something they can see. -Kinesthetic learners are those who enjoy some hands-on experimentation or lab work to help them fully comprehend the information in front of them.

Short answer questions

-Brief written response required -Clarify length with instructor -Don't leave blank

Uniform articulation agreements

-Exist between multiple community colleges and universities within the UNC system -Specific to students in engineering and nursing programs

Diploma

A certificate awarded when a student has successfully completed a particular course of study

Bachelor's degrees

BA, BS, BFA, BE

Loans

Monies that will have to be repaid; repayment begins 6 months after graduation from a program or if a student drops below 6 credit hours

What are the three phases of metacognition?

Planning, Monitoring, Evaluating

What is a Holland Code and what are the 6 personality types it identifies?

Proposes six personality types matched with six work environments: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional (summarized as RIASEC)

Work-study programs

Require employment in order to be paid

When should you take notes while in class and what should you make note of (SOARS)?

Singled Out (Specific terms, processes, names, dates, events, or examples that are the topic of discussion) On the Board (Information written on the board or projected from the computer) Asked (Questions posed by the instructor or classmates or those that you think of during class) Repeated (Ideas or terms the instructor revisits multiple times) Stressed (Ideas that the instructor stresses non-verbally through gestures, pauses, voice changes, etc.)

How can you avoid running out of time on a test?

Spend time reviewing the entire test before you start to budget your time

Know the difference between the grades of W and WF.

The grade of WP counts the same as a grade of W in the determination of the student's GPA.

What is financial literacy?

The knowledge and skill set necessary to be an informed consumer and manage finances effectively

Credit hours

The number of hours associated with a course.

What is Satisfactory Academic Progress and how is it measured?

To maintain financial aid eligibility, students must meet SAP criteria: -Cumulative GPA of 2.0 -Cumulative credit hour completion rate of 67% -Attempt no more than 150% of credit hours required for graduation

Disability Support Services

Who may, due to documented physical, psychological, or learning disabilities, require accommodations for equal access to college facilities, academic programs, and other activities (defined by the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act).

What is the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA)?

-Governs transfer from community colleges to all public universities and many private universities -Protects students' transfer of community college credits to senior institutions -Provides additional protections for AA and AS graduates -Offers new protections since being revised in Spring 2014

What is active reading and why is it important?

-Highlighting and underlining are passive reading techniques -Active reading requires the reader to make notes, also known as annotations. -Every time you read you should have a pen or pencil in hand

True/false questions

-If part of the statement is false, then the entire answer is false. -Divide the sentence into phrases and place a check mark above true items and an X over false ideas. If you place an X over any part of the sentence, the answer is false.

What strategies can you utilize before you take a test to insure success?

-Importance of distributed practice -List topics or concepts that are still unclear -Avoid last minute panicking -Leave early -Have all your required materials -Don't sit next to anxious students!

Know what information should be included on a college syllabus.

-Instructor's contact information (Phone, email, office location & office hours) -Important class policies (Attendance, withdrawal, late work, grading policies) -Outline of instruction (Schedule, test dates, assignments, & homework)

What are the expectations of college reading assignments? (In other words, what does the instructor mean when he/she tells you to read something?)

-Learn the material on the assigned pages and be ready for a quiz. -Make note of the material on the assigned pages you don't understand and ask questions in class. -Begin learning this concept so you'll be prepared for lecture or class discussion. -Know this material for an upcoming class activity.

How should one prepare for reading?

-Make sure you have enough energy -Plan to read in small chunks -Set realistic goals -Estimate your reading time effectively (3 to 4 minutes per page) -Prepare your environment

Fill-in-the-blank questions

-Most difficult to strategize if you don't know the answer -Try to visualize words in text or notes

What kind of career information is available on CFNC.org? (See "plan for a career.")

-Plan for a career: Career Finder — Search for careers using interesting topics like salaries, skills, and interests to name just a few. Compare Careers — Pick two careers that interest you and compare them side by side. Career Plan Builder — Mix and match your career and life options to create your future -Useful for information specific to NC

What are the similarities CAA and bilateral agreements?

-Protect community college students who plan to transfer to universities -Depend on students earning a C or better in their classes

What is the Occupational Outlook Handbook and what kind of information can be found there?

-Published every 2 years -Reliable source of information about a wide variety of careers across the US

Matching questions

-Read the instructions. Sometimes answers can match multiple terms. -Do not draw lines to match items. Use the letter or number. -Answer all the items you know first, and then on the second pass do your best to match the remaining items.

List and describe effective goal setting strategies.

-Reflect on the self-assessment stage of goal discernment. -Incorporate your knowledge from the goal exploration stage of goal discernment. -Write down your goals. -Use "I will" statements. -Prioritize your goals. -Write performance goals, not outcome goals. -Anticipate obstacles.

Essay questions

-Requires one or more paragraphs -Must understand question, organize answer, and write succinctly -Annotate the prompt -Brainstorm -Outline

Explain the most effective way to take notes after class.

-Review your notes within 24 hours of class. -Color-code your notes. -Summarize your notes. -Write down any questions you have. -Recite your notes to yourself. -Compare notes with a classmate.

Explain the most effective way to take notes before class.

-Separate your notes -Focus on the task at hand -Clear your desk of distractions -Review your notes from the previous class and annotations from reading so you'll know what questions you have -Write down the day's agenda

AAS & AFA Degrees

-Students complete the required number of credits (at least 64) to earn a degree in a specific career-related or Fine Arts program at thecommunity college -CAA does not protect these students; must transfer under a Bilateral Agreement

Why do people procrastinate?

-Unclear about assignment expectations -Overwhelmed by the size of the assignment -Unsure how to start -Uninterested in the work

Explain the most effective way to take notes during class.

-Use abbreviations. -Don't write in full sentences. -Don't write down everything the instructor says. -Utilize a note-taking method, such as Informal Outline, Cornell, or Two Column. I -If you get lost or cannot keep up with the instructor, skip some space and then take notes on what the instructor is currently stating. You can ask the instructor or classmate to fill you in later.

Explain some general strategies to use during the test.

-Use the mind dump method -Survey the test -Read the directions -Use the two-pass method

Associate in Engineering (AE)

A broad-based point of entry into employment as an associate engineer and offers students the chance to move into study at undergraduate level.

What is an academic course plan and why is it important to have one?

A chronological and individualized list of the courses you plan to take to earn your specific credential

Associate in General Education (AGE)

A college degree (64-65 credit hours) designed for individuals who want to broaden their education, with an emphasis on personal interest, growth, and development

What is a co-requisite?

A course you must successfully complete AT THE SAME TIME as another course

What is a pre-requisite course?

A course you must successfully complete BEFORE taking another course

What is a credit score and why is it important?

A credit score is a statistical number that evaluates a consumer's creditworthiness and is based on credit history. Lenders use credit scores to evaluate the probability that an individual will repay his or her debts. A person's credit score ranges from 300 to 850, and the higher the score, the more financially trustworthy a person is considered to be.

Grade of F

A grade of F indicates that the student completed the class but earned the F (failing) grade. If a student stops attending class before the last test, final project, or final exam but has not violated the attendance policy, that student will receive the grade earned, including zeros for the work missed.

Grade of I

A grade of I (incomplete) may be given at the discretion of the instructor if the instructor decides that the student (who has contacted the instructor to request an incomplete) has a legitimate reason for missing the last test, final project, final exam, or other assignment.

Cornell notes

A system of note taking that involves writing sentence summaries on the right side of the page with keywords and topics indicated on the left

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

A two year college degree that can be in a variety of areas. This degree is for students who expect to work in their field after graduation. These degrees are not best for students who want to transfer to four year colleges.

Associate in Arts (AA)

A two year college degree usually in arts, history, education, human services, etc. This degree is appropriate for students who want to transfer to a four year school for a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Associate in Science (AS)

A two year college degree usually in science, engineering, computers etc. These degrees are for students who want to transfer to four year colleges.

To which colleges can students transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement?

AA and AS

Advising

Advising is one of the most critical components for your success at Wake Technical Community College. All students (with the exception of Visiting Students) are assigned an Advisor or group of Advisors to help them select courses, answer questions about their program of study, set academic goals, and ensure students are ready for registration.

Know the credentials available at NC community colleges.

Associate in Arts (AA) Associate in Engineering (AE) Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) Associate in Science (AS) Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Associate in General Education (AGE) Diplomas and certificates

What is the Transfer Assured Admissions policy?

Assures admission to any North Carolina Community College graduate holding an AA or AS degree. Although the UNC System cannot assure admission to a specific campus or program, it can assure admission to at least one of the 16 constituent institutions.

What are the differences between CAA and bilateral agreements?

CAA -Applies to individual transferable courses -Protects students who complete the AA or AS degrees -Applies to all NC community colleges, all NC public universities, and some NC private universities Bilateral Agreements -Apply to degree programs, not individual courses -Protect students who complete AAS degrees -Apply to specific community college AAS degrees and specific NC universities (usually public universities

Career and Employment Resources

Career counselors, career lens, career coach, job search tool

Maintenance studying

Continual note review, reading, and other activities that allow you to keep up with important material.

Discuss the importance of attendance in college and understand the difference between dropping a class and withdrawing from a class.

Courses dropped after the last day to drop for the term and on or before the 60% date of the semester or term are considered withdrawals.

Know the difference between credit hours and contact hours. Which is used to calculate your GPA and your tuition bill?

Credit hours are used to calculate your GPA and determine your tuition bill each semester.

Associate in Fine Arts (AFA)

Designed for students who wish to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs to complete a Bachelor in Fines Arts (BFA) degree or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in Art.

Explain what you would do during an informational interview.

Dress professionally, arrive early, show an interest in what the person you're interviewing has to say, make eye contact, consider documenting your conversation, be prepared to go "off script," speak about your qualifications and interest, ask your interviewee for suggestions of other professionals, never overstay your welcome, verbally thank the person

What is distributed practice and why is it important?

Effectively dividing a large assignment into smaller tasks, which are completed over a span of time rather than all at once

Library

Find books, articles, research guides; 6 Wake Tech libraries; ID required for entry at all

What does the term "multi-modal learner" mean?

Flexible about how you give and receive information, which can make it easier for you to adapt to the mode of information you are presented with.

Explain what you would do after an informational interview.

Follow up with a handwritten note, continue to strengthen the relationship, always think of how to give back to those who give you time, ask how the person would prefer to stay in touch, know the professional boundaries

Multiple choice questions

Four-step process 1. Cover the answer choices so they won't influence you. 2. Read the questions, annotating the important parts. 3. Formulate your own answer to the question, and jot it down. 4. Use the process of elimination to get rid of answer choices that don't match your answer. Look for wrong answers to eliminate, not the right answer. Select the remaining answer or the one that most nearly matches your answer.

What kinds of classes transfer (and what kind do not transfer) under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement?

General education or pre-major/elective requirement courses are approved for transfer

What financial aid options are available to students?

Grants, work-study programs, and loans

Explain what you would do before an informational interview.

Identify potential contacts, reach out appropriately, define your expectations and goals for the meeting, prepare for interview

How does one annotate?

It's easiest to take notes in the book, but you can also take notes in a notebook

Professional degrees

JD, MD, DDS, DVM

Master's degrees

MA, MS, MFA, MBA

Grants

Monies that do NOT have to be paid back

Two column notes

Notes with main ideas on the left and details on the right

Why would you need to know your Holland Code?

Personalities and characteristics for college majors, hobbies, abilities, and related careers

Doctoral degrees

PhD, EdD, PsyD

What is the difference between a to-do list and a planner?

Planners are used continually, list events by the date or time of day, and allow you to set side a specific date for time to devote yourself to an activity. To-do lists are often just used for one day or specific event, list events by importance and urgency, and indicates the order in which you plan to accomplish the task, but does not necessarily indicate what time.

What does PSAR stand for?

Prepare Survey Annotate Review

What is goal discernment and what are the stages?

Self-Assessment, Goal Exploration, Goal Setting

What are SMART goals? Know what each letter stands for and be able to evaluate an example goal using these criteria.

Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time bound

AA and AS Degrees

Students complete 60 credits to earn the AA or AS degree at the community college

No degree

Students complete some college transferrable courses with a C or better

Grade of NA

Students who never attend and do not drop on or before the drop deadline are assigned a grade of NA (never attended).

Grade of WP

Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point with legitimate, extenuating circumstances, will be assigned a grade of WP.

Grade of WF

Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point with no legitimate, extenuating circumstances will be assigned a grade of WF. If a student stops attending class before the last test, final project, or final exam and has violated the attendance policy, that student will receive the grade of WF. The grade of WF counts the same as an F in the determination of the student's GPA.

Grade of W

Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn for any reason, including attendance policy violations, on or before the 60% point are assigned a grade of W.

What is plagiarism and what are the consequences?

Taking someones ideas without permission or citation. Results in failing grade in assignment or course

Contact hours

The number of hours you spend in class each week.

Prioritizing to-do list

To-do lists are prioritized by asking three questions: What is important? What is urgent? What is both important and urgent? Complete tasks in the following order: 1st Important and urgent 2nd Important 3rd Urgent As deadlines approach, important items move up in urgency and priority on the list.

Know how to calculate a GPA.

Total Grade Points/Total Credit Hours = GPA

What is a bilateral agreement?

Transfer agreements that -are between a specific university and a specific community college -are for a specific AAS degree program -vary from community college to community college

AE and AAS Nursing degrees

Transfer under Uniform Articulation Agreement

Informal Outline

Visually organizes the presented material by spacing information out on the page

Two-pass method

When taking a test you bypass the questions you don't know the answer to and mark them. You work through the rest of the test and go back to the ones you marked

Mind dump

When you are taking a test and you write down all the formulas, mnemonic devices or specific dates or names that you're afraid that you will forget

Explain what it means to survey a reading assignment.

_Look over the reading assignment to get an idea of what you'll be learning. (Table of contents, Chapter headings and subheadings, Tables, charts, and graphs) -Look over the reading assignment to get an idea of what you'll be learning. -Table of contents -Chapter headings and subheadings -Tables, charts, and graphs -Ask yourself what you already know about the material. -Find connections to your life or previous learning. -Scan for important terms.