Chapter 4 & 9

After one semester, your overall grades for three 4-credit courses were A-, B+, and B-. If an A- is worth 3.7 points, a B+ is worth 3.3 points, and a B- is worth 2.7 points, what is your GPA, rounded to the nearest tenth?

3.2

The class has taken three exams and written two essays. You scored 80%, 76%, and 94% on the exams, and 88% and 92% on the essays. Your instructor will determine your grade by averaging these scores. What is your final grade?

86

The class has taken three quizzes, worth 20 points each. You scored 18, 20, and 14 on the three quizzes. Based on these three scores, what is your overall percentage grade so far in the course?

87%

Your assignments in a course are weighted as follows: The group project is worth 25% of your grade; homework is worth 20% of your grade, Quiz 1 and 2 are each worth 10% of your grade, and the Final Exam is worth 35% of your grade. You scored 85% on the group project, 96% on the homework, 82% and 76% on the quizzes, and 88% on the Final Exam. What is your final grade?

87%

Things you can do on the day of a test to be prepared.

Avoid caffeine; exercise; have test materials ready to go; arrive on time; pay attention to the instructions; and budget time efficiently.

Strategy that may be useful on vocabulary tests.

Avoid decoy answer choices that look correct but aren't; try to determine the part of speech (noun, verb, etc.) and choose grammatically correct answers only; try to remember how you've heard the word used; look to prefixes, suffixes, and root words for clues about meaning; and apply your knowledge of other languages.

Advantages of understanding the instructor's teaching style.

Better anticipating the instructor's next move Knowing how to study for exams; taking more effective notes Knowing how to participate in class.

Which of the following describes a recommended way to care for your mind?

Build a social network.

If you start to feel anxious during a test, how might you break the tension?

Close your eyes and take a few slow, deep breaths.

If you get sick before a test, which of the following actions should you take?

Contact the instructor, follow doctor's orders, and rest.

Why should you avoid "cramming" right before a test?

Cramming is ineffective. It's not possible to take in and remember all the information in one short sitting. Cramming can also be exhausting, leading to poor test performance.

What is one recommended way to prepare and plan ahead for a test?

Decide on an organized study plan.

refers to the great variety of human characteristics.

Diversity

What is the best time to meet with your instructor to ask questions or discuss the material?

During the instructor's office hours

If you cannot speak to the instructor immediately after class, what is another appropriate time to introduce yourself to the instructor?

During the instructor's office hours.

When taking objective tests, answer easier problems first, then tackle the more difficult ones. What is the advantage of this approach?

Easy questions warm up the brain and build confidence for tougher questions.

All of the following are objective tests except:

Essay

Is the concept of identifying with the traditions and values of a particular group.

Ethnicity

Means good, or healthy, levels of stress.

Eustress

When presented with a true/false question, it is wise to look for__________ words such as all, always, never, none, only.

Extreme

A student may experience many forms of test anxiety before and during a test. Name two types of text anxiety.

Freeze-up; panic; worry about grade; becoming easily distracted; feeling nervous; experiencing physical symptoms; and feeling disinterested or not caring.

When working with patients, you may come across cases in which a male family member speaks for a female patient. What is this an example of?

Gender roles

What does the abbreviation GPA stand for?

Grade point average

When you answer a fill-in-the-blank question, you need to be sure that your answer is consistent with the of the sentence.

Grammar

Benefits of networking with your peers.

Having someone to study and discuss class content with, getting tips for success based on others' experiences, being able to borrow notes for a missed class, making new friends, and giving and receiving moral support.

Advantages of taking notes during class.

Identify the instructor's teaching style Helps to identify material that the instructor considers important Allows you to focus on and engage with the lecture Helps you to retain information Encourages you to remember and study the material after class.

Explain why is it important to review all tests when they have been graded and given back to you.

Identifying specific concepts or problems that you didn't grasp, understanding the instructor's comments and expectations, learning whether you could prepare better next time, seeing whether you made careless mistakes and figuring out how to avoid them next time, and learning from your mistakes.

Describe one way to keep your network members' personal information safe.

Keeping classmates' phone numbers and addresses secret, keeping passwords to online message boards hidden, and not allowing new unknown members.

What is one advantage of starting to track your grades early in a course?

Knowing your current grade helps you determine whether you are on track to meet your goals and allows you to react early if your grades are not satisfactory.

Strategies for succeeding with word problems on a test.

Looking at the big picture and completing the easiest problems first; planning well to be sure you have enough time to complete the problems; mark key words and numbers; sketch a diagram; list possible relevant formulas; and think about similar practice problems and how you solved them. If all other strategies fail, guess at a reasonable answer.

Common categories of math problems.

Number problems and word problems.

In addition to objective and subjective tests, what is another common type of test?

Oral tests

When faced with a group of short-answer questions, it's best to answer which type of question first?

Questions you know without hesitation

This term is typically based on a person's physical characteristics.

Race

When taking an essay test, what is the first step?

Read all the directions, underlining important words or phrases

Explain why you should introduce yourself to the instructor on the first day of class.

Reasons for introducing yourself are to distinguish yourself from the other students in the class; to show the instructor that you are serious about learning and succeeding in the course; to make a good impression; to find out how the instructor prefers to be contacted; to ask additional questions about the course or course content; and to practice communicating and introducing yourself for future clinical experience.

Name two ways that you can care for your body to reduce stress.

Regular exercise, sufficient rest, balanced diet, and breathing and relaxation techniques.

Ways to rest and relax include getting enough sleep, changing activities from time to time, exercising regularly, allowing yourself breaks, and practicing breathing exercises or meditation.

Rest and relaxation are important anxiety fighters. Describe two ways to rest and relax before a test.

Which of the following characteristics describes an anxious student?

She has difficulty concentrating.

32. As a medical assistant in Dr. Tran's office, you are responsible for scheduling the doctor's daily appointments. Your office allows a fixed 15-minute slot for each patient. If Dr. Tran arrives at 8 a.m., spends 1 hour in meetings, spends 30 minutes at lunch, and leaves at 4:30 p.m., how many patients can Dr. Tran see in one day? Write out each step in your calculations and include the proper units (for example, minutes, hours, patients).

Students should write their calculation steps, which may resemble the following: 4:30 p.m. = 16:30 - 8 = 8.5 hours. 8.5 - (1 + .5) = 7 hours. (7 hours)(4 appointments per hour) = 28 patients, or (7 hours)(60 minutes) = 420 minutes/15 minutes = 28 patients.

Which of the following documents summarizes your lecture notes on one piece of paper for review?

Study sheet

The document that tells you how many activities and assignments are required for the course is called the .

Syllabus

Benefit of being able to see demonstrations and hear the instructor clearly.

That you are less likely to miss important information You can hear instructions and responses to other students' questions.

If you sit at the front of the classroom, what impression does this communicate to the instructor?

That you are willing and eager to learn

At what point in your program should you begin to find out about certification and/or licensure requirements of your field in your state, and why?

The beginning of the program, so you'll have time to prepare.

What can you learn about an upcoming test by attending class?

The format of the test

Explain how to write an outline for an essay question and why it is important to do so.

To write an outline, start with a thesis statement; choose a title; use the five-paragraph format (introduction, first point, second point, third point, conclusion). Reasons for writing an outline include guiding your writing; keeping you on track; taking the guesswork out of where to go next; and being able to turn in something to show your comprehension if you fail to complete the essay.

Effective ways to organize your test preparation.

Use the textbook to create a master study outline; use the textbook's index and glossary to review key material; make a study sheet; review your notes for key terms and their definitions; and give yourself a practice test.

Strategies for tackling number problems on a test.

Working carefully and deliberately; writing out all the steps; estimating first; making sure your calculations use all the information given in the problem; reading each question twice; and being persistent.

On the first day of class, instructors often read and discuss the class handouts. What is one advantage of this activity?

You can ask questions and clarify the instructor's expectations.

If you have a question about your curriculum requirements, your school's

academic counselors

Participating in organized groups on campus can facilitate all of the following except:

allowing you to remain passive about your social life.

Anxious students often _________ in a testing environment.

choke or freeze up

For a network to be successful, all group members must:

contribute and consume information

Ethnicity, age, gender, and socioeconomic status are all elements of

cultural diversity

Meeting individually with your instructor provides the opportunity to do all of the following except:

find out specifically what's going to be on the next test.

A network is voluntary, _____________ , and respectful.

focused

A _____________ examination is a test mandated by state law to ensure that you are prepared to practice in your field.

licensure

A support system of peers is called a

network

Test questions focusing on higher level understanding may include objective questions but are likely to include and questions.

short answer, essay

By observing the instructor on the first day of class, you can pick up on the instructor's personality, _________ _________, and perception of students.

teaching style or communication style

Places you are likely to find information about on-campus groups and activities.

the school's website; club or activity fairs; open houses; bulletin boards