Cornerstone for success
George is doing some online research. He has found several sites with information related to his topic. Which site would be the best source for accurate information?
.edu
About how many credits does a Bachelor of Science degree usually require?
120
Only one science course can be taken each term. How many terms should a student earning his or her AS degree plan to take a science course?
2
Terri has only automotive technology course requirements left to take for her degree, having completed all of her general education and elective courses. She wants to finish in as few terms as possible. If Terri wants to take the same number of credits each term, how many more terms will Terri be in school?
3
How many automotive technology program requirement course credits must an auto tech student take?
36
John earns an A in his math course. How many quality points is John's A worth?
4
Which option can help a student simplify his or her life?
Donate everything you don't need to a charity.
Sam wants to take these courses in his third year in school. He wants to take the same number of credits in the fall term as in the spring term. Which fall course schedule will help Sam reach this goal?
EN 107 ASC 222 HS 110
Which statement comparing work and school is true?
Employees usually answer to one supervisor, but students answer to many people.
Which example shows intrinsic motivation?
Eric goes to school because he wants to be the first man in his family to earn a college degree.
In an environmental science class, students are researching water quality of local streams of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. They have defined the problem and brainstormed possible solutions. Which step should they address next in the problem-solving process?
Evaluate potential solutions.
He would prefer to take EN 107A in the fall. If EN 107A is full, which course can Stan replace it with to take the same number of credits?
FR 120
As hard as you try to manage your finances, you never seem to have enough money to pay your monthly bills. What happens if you do NOT identify and solve root issues for problems you are having?
The same types of problems and issues will occur again and again.
Whose responsibility is it to evaluate a source to determine if it is accurate enough for a research paper?
The student who is doing the research.
Lena just started her first online class and is worried about the grade she will receive at the end of the term. Which action should Lena take to most effectively reduce her worrying?
Track her grades on an ongoing basis.
Alex's mother plans to call Alex at 3:00 about where she wants to meet for dinner. Alex's class runs from 3:00 to 5:00. What should Alex do about his phone call?
Turn his phone off and check his voice mail after class.
Which question can be answered by an academic advisor?
What registration forms does the student need to complete?
Which of the following is a question that requires critical thinking skills?
When should our country go to war?
Ramon wants to share documents online. Which site should he use?
WorkZone
Which student shows maturity after receiving negative feedback from an instructor? Jennifer thinks, I studied a lot. I should drop this class. Mark thinks, I'm not learning anything. That instructor is no good. Stephan thinks, I'm not good at science, so this grade is understandable. Yolanda thinks, I need help. I'd better find a tutor.
Yolanda
Online instructors expect students to actively participate in the course. What does active participation include?
contributing thoughtful, original responses to posted discussion questions
Donna wants to become a professional photographer. She loves the beauty she creates in her pictures. She is starting classes next term. What intrinsic value motivates Donna?
creativity
Which term refers to the courses and number of credits a student must take and the grade point average needed to successfully complete a course of study?
degree requirements
Peter takes fifteen credits every term and works two part-time jobs. He attends all of his classes and job shifts on time and meets all his school deadlines. What college skill is Peter learning that will transfer to his job in the future?
managing time effectively
Which statement about self-esteem is true?
Taking calculated risks pushes people toward success.
Which option is the last step in the academic planning process?
Adjust your plan as needed.
Why are open-content sources, such as Wikipedia, unacceptable for research?
Anyone can add information, and the information is not verified.
Just before class, Christopher's daughter becomes sick. She stays home alone during Christopher's college course. What should Christopher do in case she has an emergency?
Ask the instructor before class for permission to leave his phone on vibrate.
Which statement is an example of a S.M.A.R.T. goal?
Because I want to earn an 85% average in math this term, I will study half an hour a night during the weeks we have tests.
Amman has a long-term goal to improve her grades. Which short-term S.M.A.R.T. goal would be most effective for Amman in reaching her goal?
Because I want to earn at least an A- in English this term, I will spend an hour a night on each essay the week it is due.
Milton writes this goal: "Because I want to improve my math grade, I will do better in school." Which revision makes Milton's goal more specific?
Because I want to raise my math grade 10%, I will use online problem databases for an hour a day for the rest of the term.
Which strategy increases the likelihood of a student staying in school?
Become involved in a campus group or activity.
Tanya finishes her essay for health class. Her friend, Ted, is writing a paper on a similar topic for English class. Tanya lets Ted use her paper to turn in to his English instructor. Who is cheating?
Both Tanya and Ted are cheating because each student is expected to do his or her own work.
Lola wants to take her first year in school. She can only take a maximum of twelve course credits per term. Also, she can only take one math course and one science course each term.Which term-by-term schedule will allow Lola to meet all of her scheduling requirements?
Fall term Botany Italian I Math 001A US History Spring term Astronomy Italian II Math 001B Tennis I
Johnny works at a local industry and is taking classes to get his Associate's degree. He works until 3:00 p.m. and takes classes in the late afternoons and evenings. Recently, his car broke down and he does not have the money to get it fixed. Johnny has been getting a ride to work with a co-worker, but he does not have a ride to school. Select the phrase that best identifies Johnny's problem.
Finding a way to get from work to school
When writing a college term paper, what are students expected to do?
Follow assignment directions.
Gideon is pursuing a BS in physical education to become a P. E. teacher. In June, between his second and third terms, he has a severe bicycle accident. He progresses but must take six months of intense physical therapy before being able to drive or walk around campus. How should Gideon adjust his plan?
He should take his courses online next term.
Which statement is a challenge, rather than an excuse, related to succeeding in college?
I live far from the college, so I will need to buy a car.
Which statement demonstrates that a student understands the difference between a degree and an academic area of study?
I want to earn an Associate of Arts in Graphic Design.
Which example is a long-term academic goal?
I will spend half an hour practicing my French every day this year so I can converse in French with a friend.
Which statement about academic planning is most likely to be true?
Students with an academic plan can graduate faster.
Which characteristic applies to high school rather than college?
Instructors collect daily homework.
What is the most significant way in which college culture differs from high school culture?
Instructors expect more out-of-class learning in college than in high school.
What is one way college culture differs from high school culture?
Instructors provide less guidance in college than in high school.
Which statement belongs in box D?
Lots of work outside the class is required.
Which option best describes what Trina should do if she is sending an important email message?
Mark the message as high importance.
Although Wikipedia articles are not a reliable source for research papers, an article may still contain useful information to refine and focus research. Which section of a Wikipedia article would be LEAST valuable for research?
Summary
Which statement about annual earnings and unemployment is true?
People with at least a bachelor's degree make more money than people with an associate's degree.
How can students eliminate the "I Can't" Syndrome from their lives?
Recognize five positive events that occurred for which to be thankful.
Which statement belongs in columns A and B?
Records of daily attendance are kept.
Tremaine is the first person in his family to go to college. Many of his family members even think he is wasting his time. What should Tremaine do?
Take advantage of campus services.
You went through the critical thinking process and selected several jobs to apply to, but today, you heard about another opening that might be worth considering. What should you do now?
Repeat the steps of the critical thinking process.
Alia pasted various quotes from famous scientists into a research paper she submitted for class. Sometimes she used the person's name and noted where she found the quotes, but other times she did not mention the name or information source. What mistake did Alia make?
She plagiarized.
Esperanza wants to write an article for the school paper. The deadline is one month away. Which short-term goal should Esperanza set to reach her long-term goal?
She should give her completed writing to an editor in two weeks.
Sarena began working on a BS degree as a Neuroscience major over two years ago. She's not as interested in neuroscience as she expected to be and wants to change majors. After talking with her friends and family, Sarena is still unsure about what major to pursue now. Which step does Sarena need to work on most?
Step 1: Identify your goal and timeframe.
James will graduate high school in six months and is very happy that he has been accepted at his first choice of university. He wants to earn a BA in criminal justice and has learned the credit requirements for his degree. Which step does James need to work on most?
Step 3: Create a term-by-term timeline.
Which statement about the culture of college is true?
Students can often confirm major project due dates online.
In college, students are free to choose their educational path and how much effort to put into their studies. Which option is the most likely effect of this freedom?
Students must manage their own priorities.
Yoshio must write a 10-page paper in order to pass his English class. He has completed the research and created graphic organizers. For the last two nights, Yoshio has stared at the cursor on his computer without accomplishing anything because he cannot determine his thesis statement. What can Yoshio do to reach his goal of writing the paper and passing his class?
Yoshio should start by writing any part of the paper.
Carla creates this goal concerning her money: "I will save $2,000 for a trip to California by charging ten percent less on each credit card bill." What information does Carla need to add to make her goal a S.M.A.R.T. goal?
a time frame
Read Elana's goal and answer the question that follows. "To increase my course average from a 65 to an 85, I will study for an hour every day." What does her goal statement need to make it a S.M.A.R.T goal?
a timetable
After monitoring a goal carefully, Julie realizes she won't be able to reach it within the time frame. Which step should she take next?
adjust the deadline for reaching the goal
You set the goal, "I will keep my average high enough to stay on the track team this year by increasing my scores on quizzes by fifteen percent." Which part makes it measurable?
by fifteen percent
Math 110 is a required general education course at Rina's school. Rina's academic plan schedules Math 001, a prerequisite for Math 110, in the spring. Then she plans to take Math 110 the next fall. Unfortunately, Rina fails Math 001 in the spring. What should Rina do to adjust her academic plan?
change her timeline
Trevor wants to earn his bachelor's degree in 3 years while working full time. How can Trevor monitor his progress?
check in with his school advisor regularly
Reuben begins college in one month. He excels in problem-solving and interpersonal relationships. He is doing well in his math and science classes. Which long-term academic goal reflects Reuben's interests and strengths?
choose a major leading to a medical career
Anyone can set goals, but that doesn't guarantee a person will achieve them. If a student sets SMART goals, he or she is more likely to succeed. SMART is an acronym for a list of qualities that make a goal more
concrete and improve the chances of achieving it.
Megan is very involved on campus, enjoys socializing with friends, volunteers on weekends, and always makes time to call her family. She is busy so she follows a strict schedule to ensure she completes her academic work. The president of one of the clubs she is involved in asks her to take on a leadership role and oversee the club's volunteer work. What should Megan do?
evaluate her schedule and accept the role only if it will not interfere with her other responsibilities
Adam has been feeling a lot of pressure at work lately. He is having trouble focusing on a big project. He is having obsessive thoughts about failing and just wants to sleep all day. Today he is staying home to sleep. Which of Adam's problems is a physical side effect of his stress?
feeling fatigued
When Lila dedicates herself to a long-term goal, what is she making a commitment to do?
follow a series of actions
A student who spends a large portion of the day talking to classmates about his or her personal life shows that he or she prioritizes which value?
friendship
Valeria has missed many classes this term because she is often sick. She thinks that this problem might be caused by her lifestyle decisions. Where could Valeria most likely find good information about how to solve her problem of being unhealthy?
her school health center
Rhonda writes many research papers as she earns her certificate in nursing. She is always careful to use original ideas or to cite other people's ideas. Which skill is Rhonda practicing that will transfer to her job in the future?
integrity
Lawrence is strongly considering a career in library science. Which central value would Lawrence be most likely to have to connect him to that goal?
knowledge
Violet wants to go to a four-year college, but her parents want her to go to community college and stay at home where they can continue to help her make decisions. Violet's advisors explain ways that Violet can apply for four-year schools. Violet waits for her parents to fill out the applications with her, but they do not have time before the deadlines have passed. What attitude is holding Violet back?
learned helplessness
Rochelle sets the goal, "To increase my Business Writing grade from a 45 to a 95 in the next two weeks, I will study six hours a day and submit four drafts of the next assignment for feedback." How should Rochelle change her goal to make it more effective?
make it more realistic
"Gas prices are going to increase because oil companies are hoarding profits." This statement is an example of _______.
opinion
Jesse is always busy, but isn't able to complete all of her course work without staying up most of the night. She tries to start her work several times throughout the day. When she starts her work she has a mental block and is unable to perform. She is concerned that her work will not be of sufficiently high quality. What form of procrastination is Jesse experiencing?
perfectionism
It's Friday afternoon, and Sybil has two papers to write, two tests to study for, and several chapters to read by Monday. She knows it will take most of the weekend to complete her work well. Instead of starting on her work that night, she decides to go out to dinner and to the movies. What is Sybil doing?
procrastinating
During a political class discussion, Beth becomes angry because of another student's opinions. However, before she speaks she makes sure she listens to the other student. Which example of academic integrity does Beth show?
respect
What is the term for a student in his final year of a bachelor's degree program?
senior
Which type of online site is LinkedIn?
social networking and sharing site
Maria has two children at home and is trying to earn money to support her family yet still attend school to earn a BA in Marketing. Earning that degree will help her become a marketing manager, a position that pays much more than her current job. She will start school in two months. To help save money, her mother is willing to watch her children for three hours while Maria attends school at the state university, taking two courses in the fall and two courses in the spring. When she looks at tuition, she feels the overall cost is too high. What is the most effective way for Maria to improve her academic plan?
start at a community college and transfer to the university later
What is the first step in the critical thinking process?
state the issue
A mother came home from a long day at work to find her son's books and clothes scattered around the house. The son was watching a violent TV show. The mother asked her son why he was not cleaning or doing homework. The son calmly answered that he had finished the homework. The mother began yelling at the son who yelled back at his mother. What triggered the son's strong emotions?
the mother's volume
What do people with high emotional intelligence do when making decisions?
think before they act
Serena has multiple work projects due in the same week. Which skill from college will help Serena?
time management
What life skill is closely related to stress management?
time management
What is the usual purpose of an Associate of Applied Science degree?
to transfer into the workforce
Demetrius sets extremely high standards for himself. He is motivated to succeed in school, is intelligent, and expects to make only the best grades on his work. He has an excellent relationship with his professors and works with a tutor making his work his highest priority. Demetrius earns good grades but he doesn't understand why he has a difficult time getting started on his work each day and will often procrastinate. What seems to be hindering Demetrius from getting started on his work?
unreasonably high expectations
Rachelle has just returned from a military tour of duty in Japan, and her tuition is paid for by the GI bill. However, she learns that she did not get into the courses she planned on because the military did not send the school all of her paperwork. Where should Rachelle go to resolve her academic planning problem?
veteran affairs
Sasha's academic plan requires her to work as a sales associate full time to afford one course each term. She is on schedule to earn her nursing certificate in seven years. What is one way Sasha can improve her academic plan?
visit the financial aid department to find a scholarship
Which activity can distract a college student from his or her goals?
visiting with friends from high school
Which information can a student find in a course catalog? A. outline of student's strengths B. major program requirements C. number of terms to graduate D. number of credits to graduate E. general education requirements
B, D, E
Megan is very involved on campus. Due to her extra-curricular responsibilities, Megan has fallen behind in her classes. She is unmotivated to catch up and dreads the thought of having to complete her work. Which action would help Megan most?
re-evaluate her priorities and long-term goals
What is the top level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Needs?
self-actualization
It's Friday afternoon, and Sybil has two papers to write, two tests to study for, and several chapters to read by Monday. She knows it will take most of the weekend to complete her work well. She gets started Friday night and her friends call and invite her out. Sybil decides it would be more fun to go out than to stay in and work, and decides to go. What trait does Sybil need to practice?
self-discipline
Lucy lives on a "dry" campus where no alcohol is permitted. Her roommates enjoy drinking and are under the legal drinking age. They often bring alcohol into their apartment, and Lucy is uncomfortable with the situation because she knows it is against the rules and she will also get in trouble if they get caught. She is a good student, but she is starting to get regular headaches, is often exhausted, and feels sad most of the time. What is Lucy experiencing?
stress-related illnesses
Yousef is taking an exam. He notices that his friend is copying his answers. Yousef moves out of the way so his friend can see better. Is Yousef cheating?
yes, because he is assisting in a dishonest act
William's goal is to earn his bachelor's degree in biology. Weeks 1-2: William attends every class and studies every night. Weeks 3-5: William spends increasing amounts of time with friends. Week 6: William drops two courses that he is failing. Weeks 7-8: William works hard to learn all the information for the term in his remaining courses. Is William's behavior self-defeating?
yes, because he needs to manage his time better