college success skills quiz 2

Which of these strategies can help you keep track of all the tasks you need to remember?

Creating a to-do list

Scheduling all your classes in a block of time without breaks is never an effective scheduling method.

False

We don't really have a choice when it comes to big and small decisions about how we use our time.

False

When you have doubts about your academic plans and goals, a counselor can make decisions for you.

False

Your calendar should include only school- and work-related assignments, deadlines, and commitment

False

What should you do if you look ahead on your calendar and see that you have a research paper due the same week as a test?

Find time to finish some other assignments early to free up extra study time.

For each hour spent in class, you should schedule _________ hour(s) of study time.

2

According to Dr. Piers Steel, _____________ of college students spend time procrastinating.

80 to 95 percent

Which of these are commonly found on an academic calendar?

Add/drop deadlines

When should you check your phone or computer for messages?

At a set time

What is the best way to focus and keep your priorities on track?

Finish what needs to be done before moving from work to pleasure.

Peter is going to see his instructor about a recent failing grade he received on a test. He does not think the grade is fair because he didn't have time to study. His instructor insists that Peter had plenty of time to study, because he found out about the test over two weeks ago. What is a choice that Peter should have made when he first found out about the test?

He should have cut back on other activities and prioritized studying.

Leo is dangerously close to failing some of his classes this semester. He is taking four advanced science classes with lab sections, plays soccer in his free time, and sings in a choir on weekends. How should Leo deal with being so overextended?

He should learn to take on only what he can handle.

How often should you check your calendar?

Once or twice each day

How might you demonstrate respect for your instructors or fellow students?

Plan ahead for transportation so you get to class on time or ear

Stephanie has a large, complex assignment due in two weeks for her biology class. She is not sure how best to tackle completing it on time. What will NOT help Stephanie finish her project on time?

Putting it off until next week—one week is plenty of time to finish

When Molly was in high school, she had to attend summer school twice because her procrastination caused her to fail several classes. Now that she has started college, she wants to turn over a new leaf and focus on getting her assignments finished and handed in on time. Which of these strategies can help Molly avoid procrastination?

Say "no" to friends and family members who want her attention.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for successful time management?

Schedule study times around social activities.

Which of these should be the highest priority?

Studying for a test in two days

What is an appropriate response when you identify that you have a time-management problem and trouble prioritizing?

Take stock, make changes, and seek help from the counseling center if necessary.

Many students of all ages sometimes feel overwhelmed by the additional responsibilities that college brings.

True

One way to beat procrastination is to break down large tasks into smaller steps.

True

Procrastinating can signal that it's time to reassess your goals and objectives.

True

Recognizing that you can be in control is the first step to effective time management.

True

Setting priorities in college is important to create a balance between your academic schedule and activities in your life.

True

Some people procrastinate because they are perfectionists.

True

Jenna is using her cell phone's electronic calendar to map out her various deadlines, school and work schedules, and social commitments. What should Jenna do as she enters her information?

Use a different color for each category (school, work, social obligation, etc.).

Research shows that students will study more effectively if they are able to _____________.

concentrate on one task at a time

What will probably happen if you try to use your memory as your only planner?

You will probably forget important events and deadlines.

A(n) ______________ is a calendar that shows all the important dates that are specific to your campus.

academic calendar

The best way to organize a major writing assignment is to ______________.

break the assignment into smaller steps with individual deadlines

If you find yourself frequently saying "I don't have time," you likely have a(n) ______________ locus of control.

external

A good time manager allows for emergencies by ______________.

finishing assignments before actual due dates

Locus of control refers to ______________.

how much control you believe you have over the events that affect you

Doing more than one thing at a time is referred to as ______________.

multitasking

When you have too much to do given the resources available, you are ______________.

overextended

When you ______________, you put your tasks, goals, and values in order of importance.

prioritize

The habit of delaying something that needs your immediate attention is called ______________.

procrastination

Being on time, or ______________, is a behavior that all instructors expect from their students.

punctuality

An example of using your study time wisely is _____________.

using your waiting time to review