Classroom skills

Skim the assigned reading for ___ minutes prior to studying.

5

Most of the learning during a lecture takes place while doing which of the following tasks?

Completing assigned material before class

Most students complete the assigned reading before lecture.

FALSE

Studies have shown that less than half of university professors use lecture format as their primary instructional method.

FALSE

After completing a test, it is best to spend at least an hour immediately after the test reviewing information that you were unsure about.

False

It is important to try to record all of the information an instructor presents during a lecture.

False

Outlining notes during lecture will help students better retain information.

False

Reviewing feedback given on a test will help you retain information in your short-term memory, but not your long term memory.

False

Students should only take notes on material they understand; taking notes on material they do not understand could caused the notes to be confusing.

False

Working while in school lowers academic performance.

False

Retaking a test is a good way to retain information in your long-term memory.

TRUE

The note-taking process should begin before arriving at class.

TRUE

Research indicates that academic performance is positively correlated with the quality of notes a student takes in class.

True

Sitting in the front of class forces you to be a more active listener.

True

Your goal is to understand material, not memorized it.

True