EDCI 1001 Exam 2
A classic method of taking organized class notes using a two-column approach that highlights key ideas
Cornell method
7. Which of the following is the first step in an active reading process? Practicing Examining Reviewing Preparing Capturing key ideas
Preparing
A personal inclination that may prevent unprejudiced consideration of a question.
bias
An expression whose meaning is not predictable by the meanings of the words that make it up; many slang expressions
idioms
Stoke your determination by setting a reasonable time to do the reading, and schedule some _____ breaks.
short
22. Studies have generally shown that we retain _____ percent of what we hear. 90 50 30 75 5
5
17. Which of the following suggestions to effectively respond to true/false questions is appropriate? Avoid guessing answers if there is a penalty for wrong answers. Avoid answering questions by converting them to negative statements. Statements that contain the word 'not' are likely to be true statements. Answer the questions that require more thought first. Most tests include more false statements than true statements.
Avoid guessing answers if there is a penalty for wrong answers.
5. Which of the following elements in a book will help you infer the author's biases? Introduction Summary Bibliographies Preface Foreword
Bibliographies
15. When writing a test, the tougher questions are to be answered first. True False
False
14. This method places the most important ideas along the left margin, which are numbered with roman numerals. Supporting ideas to these main concepts are indented and are noted with capital letters. Under each of these ideas, further detail can be added, designated with an Arabic number, a lowercase letter, and so forth. Identify this method. Outlines Logical chart method Lists Concept maps Cornell method
Outlines
It is better to clear up any misconceptions and get your questions answered soon after you are exposed to the material, rather than to wait because: Select one: a. Mort instructors would refuse to clear doubts after they have taught it once b. Instructors may not reveal information immediately before tests c. Clearing doubts early would help you assess the quality of instructors. d. The study topic and the concepts get revised often e. Instructors usually build their lessons on material already presented
e. Instructors usually build their lessons on material already presented
Purposefully focusing on what a speaker is saying with the objective of understanding.
listening
A test or exam used by an instructor to determine if a student has mastered the material sufficiently to get credit for the course.
summative assessments
A conscious process in which the reader chooses to create an interaction with the written word, with the objective of increasing understanding.
active reading
Additional or supplemental reading materials beyond a standard course textbook. These may include journal articles and academic papers.
ancillary materials
Looking out for words would not help the students as most will come to them as they read. Select one: True False
False
Students can eliminate test anxiety by comparing their preparation with other students in the class during exams and by preparing to obtain a competitive edge. Select one: True False
False
_____ are used to compare quantitative data or show changes in data over time.
Bar charts
A word formed from the initial letters of words in a phrase or series of words, such as "USA" for "United States of America."
acronym
Chronic stress can be referred to as positive sources of stress. Select one: True False
False
Graphics in textbooks usually summarize information in visual form. Select one: True False
False
The process of storing and retrieving information.
Memory
6. Which of the following best describes the document that you should review to see what the instructor expects to cover in the class? Circular Civil code Schedule Syllabus Notice
Syllabus
23. Studies have generally shown that we retain _____ percent of what we teach others or use immediately in a relevant activity. 90 5 75 30 50
90
For math and science courses, do the following before the test: If you are having difficulty with a concept, get help at the end of the semester. Attend all classes and complete all assignments. Think about how each problem solution might be applied in a real-world situation. In your study group, take turns presenting solutions to problems and observing and correcting everyone's work.
Attend all classes and complete all assignments. Think about how each problem solution might be applied in a real-world situation. In your study group, take turns presenting solutions to problems and observing and correcting everyone's work.
16. This method uses a two-column approach. The left column takes up no more than a third of the page and is often referred to as the "cue" or "recall" column. The right column (about two-thirds of the page) is used for taking notes. Identify the method in discussion. Concept maps Lists Logical chart method Outlines Cornell method
Cornell method
17. Most students use Cornell method as a fall back if they haven't learned any other method. False True
False
18. The lists method is a very graphic method of note-taking that is especially good at capturing the relationships among ideas. False True
False
2. In college, most instructors spend much time reviewing the reading assignment in class. False True
False
2. Students can eliminate test anxiety by comparing their preparation with other students in the class during exams and by preparing to obtain a competitive edge. False True
False
24. Looking out for words would not help the students as most will come to them as they read. False True
False
In college, most instructors spend much time reviewing the reading assignments in class. Select one: True False
False
Taking notes is mostly a matter of getting on paper what an instructor says during class. Select one: True False
False
Test anxiety is the kind of stress that sharpens skills, improves recall, and increases ability to take tests successfully. Select one: True False
False
The end and the beginning of the learning cycle are both involved in taking notes and memorizing. Select one: True False
False
When preparing for math tests, wait and save all your questions so that you can get help before the exam with those problems that are hardest to understand. Select one: True False
False
You will be expected to do a considerable amount of reading in college, and you will have to read each and every word with a high level of focus and mental intensity. Select one: True False
False
11. Which of the following is most likely to be a summative assessment? Class quizzes Unit tests Pop quizzes Review quizzes Midterm exam
Midterm exam
1. Which of the following statements is true about test anxiety and stress? Test anxiety is common among people who have prepared well for a test. Any extent of stress before the exam could have a negative effect on the performance. The distress felt after the exam is not treated as a symptom of test anxiety. High level of test anxiety could lead to better performance as it motivates to study and review. Miniature stress experienced before the exam can help sharpen the reflexes.
Miniature stress experienced before the exam can help sharpen the reflexes.
1. Which of the following is a key difference between reading in college and reading in high school? The level of supervision and the seriousness of reading is more in colleges. Much more reading is needed in colleges than in schools. College reading is often casual and requires less effort. College reading is less active compared to school reading. In college, most instructors spend much time reviewing reading assignments.
Much more reading is needed in colleges than in schools.
A good method to use when the material presented by the instructor is well organized. Easy to use when taking notes on your computer.
Outlines
19. You are writing a text book. Which of the following types of graphics can be used to represent a person, a condition, or an idea discussed in the text? Photograph Illustration Diagrams Tables Maps
Photograph
2. Which of the following is the first step of a learning cycle? Implementing Capturing Preparing Absorbing Reviewing
Preparing
13. Which of the following types of test are considered to be the most complete means for instructors to evaluate students' mastery of material? Take-home tests Presentations and oral tests Online tests Open-book tests Paper tests
Presentations and oral tests
16. Which of the following words, if present in one of the answer options of a multiple choice question, would hint that the option is likely to be correct? None Never Rarely Every Always
Rarely
Short verses used to remember data.
Rhymes
7. Which of the following is the most appropriate suggestion for creating and managing an effective study group? Students should try to form groups with people who are doing well in the course. Members should abstain from Critiquing each other's ideas for paper themes and approaches. The study group should have ten to fifteen members. Study sessions involving unfocused discussions are recommended to focused sessions. The study group should not have people with a variety of learning styles.
Students should try to form groups with people who are doing well in the course.
A psychological condition in which a person feels distress before, during, or after a test or exam to the point where stress causes poor performance.
Test anxiety
In college, reading is different from how it was in high school. Choose all ways it is different: The class lecture or discussion is often based on the expectation that you have done and understand the reading. You may also read a variety of sources—your textbook, ancillary materials, primary sources, academic journals, periodicals, and online postings—and be expected to bring all this information together in a meaningful way. You are not expected to read much more. College textbooks often use technical terms and include complex ideas.
The class lecture or discussion is often based on the expectation that you have done and understand the reading. You may also read a variety of sources—your textbook, ancillary materials, primary sources, academic journals, periodicals, and online postings—and be expected to bring all this information together in a meaningful way. College textbooks often use technical terms and include complex ideas.
14. Which of the following, if true, would confirm that the online material you are reading is reliable? The online article is published by a reputable source. The Web site appears above the fold while performing an online search. The articles in the online material are written by multiple authors. The online material has a short biography at the its end. The web site is legal and has many pages linked to it.
The online article is published by a reputable source.
9. Which of the following courses of action is suggested if a student is bored while reading a textbook? Be casual in the approach and avoid taking notes. Complete the assignment in a single schedule without extending the time. Think more as an investigator looking for answers than a student. Shift to passive reading till you become motivated to continue the work. Postpone the assignment/reading to a different date.
Think more as an investigator looking for answers than a student.
13. Always read your most difficult assignments early in your reading time. False True
True
20. Handouts should never be considered a substitute for taking notes in class. False True
True
22. When reading a foreign language text, don't rely on a dictionary or an online translator since a word-for-word translation does not always yield good results. False True
True
3. The members of a study group should attempt to critique each other's ideas for paper themes and approaches. False True
True
8. Paper tests are the most common type of test, requiring students to write answers on the test pages or in a separate test booklet. True False
True
9. When answering True or False questions, students should answer the questions that are obvious to them first and then go back to statements that require more thought. True False
True
Active listening is used in situations where the speaker and listener can interact. Select one: True False
True
Active reading is a planned and deliberate set of strategies to engage with text-based materials with the purpose of increasing understanding. Select one: True False
True
Being prepared is an effective strategy for asking questions in class. Select one: True False
True
Eustress can be referred to as positive sources of stress. Select one: True False
True
Reading is important to your success in college. Select one: True False
True
Reading online is like reading in a magazine - you must examine all the details of how information is presented to evaluate whether information is credible. Select one: True False
True
Stress can be a positive source of motivation. Select one: True False
True
Strong study habits and knowing how to apply strategies for taking exams can free a student from some of the negative feelings about academics and to truly learn. Select one: True False
True
The members of a study group should attempt to critique each other's ideas for paper themes and approaches. Select one: True False
True
4. Which of the following questions should you ask yourself before you begin your class? Where do I see myself ten years from now? What should I do during the weekend? How should I spend my free time today? What is the main idea the class will cover? What kind of carrier do I want?
What is the main idea the class will cover?
Choose the symptoms of test anxiety: You may worry that the exam won't be thorough enough. You show up to the exam, and the first questions look familiar. You may draw a blank. As the exam looms closer, you may even feel your understanding of the material is slipping away. You may find yourself staring at the same paragraph in your text over and over again, but you just don't seem to get it.
You show up to the exam, and the first questions look familiar. You may draw a blank. As the exam looms closer, you may even feel your understanding of the material is slipping away. You may find yourself staring at the same paragraph in your text over and over again, but you just don't seem to get it.
6. You should limit your study group to no more than three or four people because: the discussions by a large group would generate false or wrong ideas. a larger group would limit each student's participation. the large-level sharing of ideas may lead to reduced comparative advantage. a small group would let information and ideas leak out of the group. a larger group may limit the total number of ideas generated.
a larger group would limit each student's participation.
17. In text books, line charts are used to illustrate: movement across physical space. the details of a process. parts and details of an item. the distribution of elements as a part of a whole. a trend in a series of data.
a trend in a series of data.
This note-taking method places the most important ideas along the left margin, which are numbered with Roman numerals. Supporting ideas to these main concepts are intended and noted with capital letters. Under each of these ideas, further detail can be added, designated with Arabic number, a lowercase letter, and so forth. Identify this method. Select one: a. Outlines b. Cornell method c. Concept maps d. Lists e. Logical chart method
a. Outlines
Which of the following words, if present in one of the answer options of a multiple choice question, would hint that the option is likely to be correct? Select one: a. Rarely b. None c. Never d. Always e. Every
a. Rarely
Common life situations are forms of tests in the fact that they: Select one: a. measure how much we know about a specific subject at a single point in time. b. Measure how much we know about the learning cycle. c. Measure how much time we spend in social situations.
a. measure how much we know about a specific subject at a single point in time.
Test Anxiety is: Select one: a. psychological condition in which a person feels distress before, during, or after a test or exam to the point where stress causes poor performance. b. An adverse reaction to knowing the material. c. Hunger, the consumption of power drinks, and lack of sleep.
a. psychological condition in which a person feels distress before, during, or after a test or exam to the point where stress causes poor performance
Cheating or using any unauthorized or unacceptable material in academic activities such as assignments and tests; turning in work that is not your own under your name.
academic dishonesty
14. Before the test, the students should: avoid studying problems in detail. avoid reviewing past quizzes and tests to reduce bias. attempt the easy questions first. consume foods that are rich in fat and sugar. study all questions instead of selecting possible questions.
attempt the easy questions first.
Which of the following is true regarding asking questions in class? Select one: a. Asking questions shows a lack of creativity. b. Asking questions encourages understanding c. Asking questions demonstrates a lack of preparedness
b. Asking questions encourages understanding
Which of the following best describes the definition of listening? Select one: a. Carefully understanding how your last class applies to your current lifestyle. b. Purposefully focusing on what the speaker is saying with the objective of understanding. c. Creating situations in which your social settings increase your awareness.
b. Purposefully focusing on what the speaker is saying with the objective of understanding.
Which of the following best explains how students should think about instructor-provider material such as notes or Power Point slides? Select one: a. instructor materials have little to do with notes b. instructor materials are good supplements to notes c. instructor materials are good substitutes for notes d. instructor materials are for specifying what is on a test
b. instructor materials are good supplements to notes
Taking tests is part of which step in the learning process? Select one: a. record b. review/apply c. absorb new information d. prepare
b. review/apply
"Active reading is a planned, deliberate set of strategies to engage with text-based materials with the purpose of increasing your understanding." In this sentence, "set of strategies" means: Select one: a. a group of skills b. specific techniques shown to increase success c. ways to conquer time management d. a form of thinking about a problem
b. specific techniques shown to increase success
Which of the following is the best way to explain how to read mathematics textbooks? Select one: a. with patience and perseverance b. with attention to detail and practice c. with attention to most important equations d. with lots of notes in the margins
b. with attention to detail and practice
19. The word "analyze" refers to: providing a precise description of an idea or concept. breaking a concept into key parts. giving reasons for something. describing the meaning of a concept. showing similarities between two or more concepts.
breaking a concept into key parts.
Which of the following is the primary technique for capturing? Select one: a. Taking pictures b. Studying c. Note-taking d. Absorbing
c. Note-taking
Which of the following is the first step of a learning cycle? Select one: a. Reviewing b. Implementing c. Preparing d. Absorbing e. Capturing
c. Preparing
Which of the following steps occurs in the learning process? Select one: a. Sleeping and Eating b. Reading and Writing c. Preparing and Absorbing d. Creativity and Synthesis
c. Preparing and Absorbing
The process of active reading is a process of: Select one: a. Reviewing, selective highlighting, analyzing, and preparing. b. Creativity, preparing, recoding, and evaluating. c. Preparing, reading, recording, and reviewing. d. Absorbing, listening, capturing, and synthesis.
c. Preparing, reading, recording, and reviewing.
Which of the following is the most appropriate suggestion for creating and managing an effective study group? Select one: a. members should abstain from critiquing each other's ideas for paper themes and approaches. b. Study sessions involving unfocused discussions are recommended to focused sessions. c. Students should try to form groups with people who are doing well in the course. d. The study group should have 10-15 members. e. The study group should not have people with a variety of learning styles.
c. Students should try to form groups with people who are doing well in the course.
Taking tests is part of which step in the learning process? Select one: a. record b. prepare c. review/apply d. absorb new information
c. review/apply
20. An essay question in a test asks the students to 'explain' a concept. Here, the instructor wants the students to: clarify and give reasons for the topic mentioned in the question. use examples from class material or reading assignments. describe the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept. show differences between two or more concepts or ideas. show how concepts work together and illustrate any patterns.
clarify and give reasons for the topic mentioned in the question.
Which of the following is NOT a difference between college and high school. Select one: a. College professors are careful to cover details of daily assignments b. College classes often depend on few exams to determine grades c. College professors expect you to be in class even if there is no attendance policy d. College professors are passionate about guiding student careers
d. College professors are passionate about guiding student careers
This method is what most students use as a fallback if they haven't learned other methods. It typically requires a lot of writing, and you may find that you are not keeping up with the professor. Identify the note-taking method in discussion. Select one: a. Outlines b. Concept maps c. Cornell method d. Lists e. Logical chart method
d. Lists
Which of the following is the best way to explain how to read science texts? Select one: a. hypothesize outcomes b. examine arguments c. look for proof d. assess evidence
d. assess evidence
The value of formative assessment (weekly quizzes, pop quizzes, etc) is that they Select one: a. are usually worth fewer points so don't affect final grades that much b. take place frequently to force better studying c. are over with quickly so don't take up valuable class time d. give you the opportunity to check what you know so you can direct study time wisely
d. give you the opportunity to check what you know so you can direct study time wisely
Which of the following best explains how students should think about instructor-provider material such as notes or Power Point slides? Select one: a. instructor materials have little to do with notes b. instructor materials are for specifying what is on a test c. instructor materials are good substitutes for notes d. instructor materials are good supplements to notes
d. instructor materials are good supplements to notes
The authors state, "Asking questions is one of the most important things you can do in class. Most obviously it allows you to clear up any doubts you may have about the material, but it also helps you take ownership of (and therefore remember) the material." In this context, "taking ownership of class material" most likely means: Select one: a. buying class notes from a local students b. demonstrating mastery of class material c. possessing understanding of class material d. remembering class material by interacting with it
d. remembering class material by interacting with it
22. Acts of falsifying or inventing any information, data or citation and presenting data that were not gathered in accordance with standard guidelines can be referred to as: indemnification. falsification. plagiarism. gentrification. fabrication.
fabrication.
A test or quiz used to determine a student's basic understanding of material before taking on more challenging ideas.
formative assessments
5. It is better to clear up any misconceptions and get your questions answered soon after you are exposed to the material, rather than to wait because: most instructors would refuse to clear doubts after they have taught it once. instructors may not reveal information immediately before tests. the study topic and the concepts get revised often. instructors usually build their lessons on material already presented. clearing doubts early would help you assess the quality of instructors.
instructors usually build their lessons on material already presented.
10. Formative assessments: include midterms and finals. helps instructor determine if you have mastered a text book. are usually conducted once or twice in a year. make sure you know the fundamental material. usually carry a heavy weight toward your final grade.
make sure you know the fundamental material.
18. Short answer questions are designed to: evaluate reasoning applied to the material. promote interpretation and analysis. evaluate students' thoughts. obtain specific information. analyze critical thinking.
obtain specific information.
15. When reading mathematics texts, avoid: doing all exercises given as a part of the text, if there are a number of exercises. the use of real-life illustrations of a formula and its factors. reading the formulas and the factors associated with them. skipping over the special elements as you work through the text. substituting actual numbers for the variables when working with a formula.
skipping over the special elements as you work through the text.
21. Plagiarism refers to: submitting material that is not entirely one's own work without attributing those same portions to their correct source. retaining, possessing, using or circulating previously given examination materials. falsifying or inventing any information, data or citation in the submitted material. allowing another person to do one's work and submitting that work under one's own name. presenting data that were not gathered in accordance with standard guidelines.
submitting material that is not entirely one's own work without attributing those same portions to their correct source.
An outline of the course from the instructor, which covers the course objectives, the material to be covered in each class, and often assignments.
syllabus
12. If an instructor doesn't cover a subject, or covers it only minimally, this signals that: the instructor does not have an in-depth knowledge on the subject. you will be asked to submit a paper on this subject. this subject is the most important in the course. the instructor does not like this subject. the material is not as important as other ideas covered in greater length.
the material is not as important as other ideas covered in greater length.
12. Instructors often give an open book test when: the subject or the topic is less important. there are many students in a class and when it is difficult to conduct a formal exam. there are a lot of concepts that need to be tested. they are more interested in seeing your thoughts than memory power. the text contains more objective elements than subjective elements.
they are more interested in seeing your thoughts than memory power.
4. The reviewing and applying stage of the learning cycle involves: taking notes of the materials exposed to you in the course. descriptive reading and intensive brainstorming. using the material you have been exposed to in your course. creating study materials and notes for study absorbing and recording the new ideas.
using the material you have been exposed to in your course.
9. Being one of the first students to ask a question will ensure that: you create a good impression of yourself. the instructor considers you as a hardworking and sincere student. your question is given the time it deserves. you get good marks in your test. your classmates consider you as an intelligent student.
your question is given the time it deserves.
Great method to show relationships among ideas. Also good if the instructor tends to hop from one idea to another and back.
Concept maps
7. You should reach your class when the lecture is just about to begin so that you will not waste any time waiting for the instructor. False True
False
8. You will be expected to do a considerable amount of reading in college, and you will have to read each and every word with a high level of focus and mental intensity. False True
False
A phrase that is set to music and is easy to remember.
Jingles
13. This method is what most students use as a fallback if they haven't learned other methods. It typically requires a lot of writing, and you may find that you are not keeping up with the professor. Identify the note-taking method in discussion. Cornell method Concept maps Logical chart method Lists Outlines
Lists
Information saved by creating a complex series of links to the data
Long-term or passive memory
Tricks for memorizing lists and data.
Mnemonics
In general, for all test types where you have the option, you should work on easier, more familiar problems first. Select one: True False
True
12. Which of the following suggestions to improve active reading is valid? Start reading assignments only after completing written and other assignments. Work for about fifty minutes, and take a break for five to ten minutes. Always form an agreement with the author and follow his views as it is discussed. Read your most difficult assignments at the end of your reading time. Always try to complete an assignment in a single schedule.
Work for about fifty minutes, and take a break for five to ten minutes.
Reading foreign language texts is most like which of the following? Select one: a. Math b. Graphics c. Science d. Social Science
a. Math
Which of the following is NOT true of academic tests? Select one: a. they reveal how smart we are in an area b. they demonstrate learning at a specific point in time c. they provide a learning opportunity d. they demonstrate learning on a specific topic
a. they reveal how smart we are in an area
A mnemonic method in which words in a sentence or phrase work as memory aids for something beginning with the same first letters in the acrostic.
acrostic
A strategy for listening effectively in interactive situations by focusing on what is being said, confirming that you heard the right message, asking for any needed clarification, watching for nonverbal messages, and listening for requests.
active listening
Which stage of learning does reading belong to? Select one: a. review/apply b. record c. prepare d. absorb new ideas
d. absorb new ideas
11. According to the text, you can prepare yourself mentally to receive the information the speaker is presenting by: carrying out a research on the topic before the class. following the previous prep questions. talking to a senior student to find out more about the topic which is going to be discussed. discussing the topic with your friends before it is discussed in the class. discussing the topic with your instructor before the class.
following the previous prep questions.
A publishing term used to describe the first parts of the book that are not part of the actual text. The _____ may include a preface, a foreword, an introduction, biographical profiles of the authors, and the table of contents.
front matter
Most students graduate high school without having learned how to study well. Select one: True False
True
What two words are missing in the following quote: "Understanding _______ and ______, and being able to think critically about them, is really the key to your success in college learning"? Select one: a. reasons, theories b. themes, ideas c. problems, solutions d. concepts, dates
b. themes, ideas
11. If you are more comfortable using the concept map method of note taking while reading a book, you should start with the _____ as your center. most important concept in the book chapter title review materials author profile foreword
chapter title
Which of the following is the best way to explain how to read social science texts? Select one: a. check primary sources b. identify bias c. generate examples d. evaluate interpretations
d. evaluate interpretations
4. A foreword will give you an idea on: the outline of the entire book. how to "use" the textbook and its features. the author's perspective and what the author considers important. the author's biases and preferences. what makes a book different from others.
what makes a book different from others.
1. Which of the following is one of the four phases of the learning cycle? Administering Absorbing Implementing Designing Comparing
Absorbing
24. _____ are words or phrases made up by using the first letter of each word in a list or phrase. Acronyms Acrostics Jingles Idioms Shortcuts
Acronyms
At least a week before a major exam, you should do the following: Challenge yourself to come up with some really tough open-ended questions and think about how you might answer them. Ask yourself, "Has the instructor said anything about what types of questions will be included?" Challenge yourself to reread all of the course material. Ask yourself, "What has the instructor said about what is included on the exam?"
Challenge yourself to come up with some really tough open-ended questions and think about how you might answer them. Ask yourself, "Has the instructor said anything about what types of questions will be included?" Ask yourself, "What has the instructor said about what is included on the exam?"
15. Which of the following note-taking methods is a great method to show relationships among ideas which is good if the instructor tends to hop from one idea to another and back? Logical chart method Concept maps Cornell method Outlines Lists
Concept maps
19. Which of the following note-taking methods is recommended by most colleges because of its usefulness and flexibility? Cornell method Logical chart method Lists Outlines Concept maps
Cornell method
8. Which of the following is a principle of active listening? Give the speaker your undivided attention. Avoid repeating what you heard as that will break the flow of the topic. If you are unsure you understand, make appropriate assumptions. Remember that nonverbal messages can be contradicting to what is being said. You should agree with what the speaker is saying.
Give the speaker your undivided attention.
5. Which of the following tips you should follow before you begin your class? Avoid taking notes during a lecture as you will not be able to concentrate on the topic. Reach your class on time even if you have to skip your breakfast for that. Keep your phone on vibrate. Give yourself plenty of time to get into your seat and organize your space. Complete all your assignments; even at the cost of your sleep.
Give yourself plenty of time to get into your seat and organize your space.
In order to focus on what is being said, you should: If you are using your laptop for notes, close all applications except the one that you use to take notes. Turn your cell phone off and put it away. Clear your mind and keep quiet. Accept what is being said passively.
If you are using your laptop for notes, close all applications except the one that you use to take notes. Turn your cell phone off and put it away. Clear your mind and keep quiet.
Choose the correct tips for handling true/false questions: If you still are unsure whether a statement is true or false and must guess, choose "true" because most tests include more true statements than false. Be particularly aware of the words "never," "always," "every," "none," and "not" because they can make an answer choice incorrect. Answer the statements that require more thought first. If the question is stated in the positive, restate it to yourself in the negative by adding the word "not" or "never." Does the new statement sound truer or more false?
If you still are unsure whether a statement is true or false and must guess, choose "true" because most tests include more true statements than false. Be particularly aware of the words "never," "always," "every," "none," and "not" because they can make an answer choice incorrect. If the question is stated in the positive, restate it to yourself in the negative by adding the word "not" or "never." Does the new statement sound truer or more false?
3. When starting to read a book, you want to gain perspective on the author's point of view and what the author considers important. Which of the following elements of a text book would give you an idea regarding this aspect? Introduction Learning objectives Review materials Foreword Table of contents
Introduction
This method is what most students use as a fallback if they haven't learned other methods. This method typically requires a lot of writing, and you may find that you are not keeping up with the professor. It is not easy for students to prioritize ideas in this method.
Lists
18. Which of the following tools are generally used to illustrate the distribution or share of elements as a part of a whole? Line charts Pie charts Bar charts Maps Flowcharts
Pie charts
Made up of the information we are processing at any given time
Short-term or active memory
21. Which of the following statements is true about memory? Long-term memory can be compared to the RAM in the computer. We begin to forget data within a month of not using it. Long-term memory is also known as active memory. The weaker the links in the memory, the easier it is to recall. To easily remember some information you should link it to your everyday life.
To easily remember some information you should link it to your everyday life.
In high school, teachers guide interpretation of reading; in college, instructors expect that you've formed an interpretation that you can add to a discussion. Select one: True False
True
Memory is both a capacity and a skill; therefore, there are activities we can engage in that improve memory. Select one: True False
True
3. Note taking is the most important skill in the _____ phase of the learning cycle. absorbing reviewing implementing capturing preparing
capturing
16. Bar charts are used in text books to: illustrate a trend in a series of data. present raw data and related information. illustrate parts of an item. Invest time in these graphics. They are often used as parts of quizzes or exams. illustrate the distribution or share of elements as a part of a whole. compare quantitative data or show changes in data over time.
compare quantitative data or show changes in data over time.
The value of formative assessment (weekly quizzes, pop quizzes, etc) is that they Select one: a. take place frequently to force better studying b. are over with quickly so don't take up valuable class time c. are usually worth fewer points so don't affect final grades that much d. give you the opportunity to check what you know so you can direct study time wisely
d. give you the opportunity to check what you know so you can direct study time wisely
6. The four steps in active reading are: preparing, reading, evaluating, and capturing ideas. observation, scheduling, reading, and reviewing. preparing, scheduling, reading, and reviewing. preparing, reading, capturing the key ideas, and reviewing. observation, scheduling, evaluating, and capturing ideas.
preparing, reading, capturing the key ideas, and reviewing.
Documents, letters, diaries, newspaper reports, financial reports, lab reports, and records that directly report or offer new information or ideas, rather than secondary sources (like many textbooks) that collect information that originated in
primary sources
10. While using the Cornell method of note taking with reading, write: questions at the end, comments on the left side, and notes on the right side. comments of the reading in the left column and write questions in the right column. questions about the reading in the left column and make notes in the right column. the questions and notes in the same column and use a different column for comments. questions in the right side and take notes and comments on the left side.
questions about the reading in the left column and make notes in the right column.
21. Social science courses often require you to: read primary source documents. agree with the author without criticizing. ignore your personal opinions to agree with author's view. form hypothesis and prove or disprove them. avoid thinking critically about different viewpoints.
read primary source documents.
10. Most instructors gauge how they are doing and if they are losing the class by: reading the body language of the students in the front rows. taking tests at the end of each class. giving assignments to the students. conducting informal discussion with the students after class. asking questions to students during the class.
reading the body language of the students in the front rows.
20. While reading scientific text books: avoid taking notes on specifics such as proof and disproof. make notes of the proofs in the left column of the notes pages. think critically about the experiments used to disprove hypotheses. list hypotheses in the right column of your notes pages. concentrate only on the readings provided in the text book.
think critically about the experiments used to disprove hypotheses.
23. In order to build a stronger vocabulary you should: try to find out common word roots in the word. avoid using uncommon words in your conversation. stop worrying about the Greek and Latin roots of words. avoid looking out for new words as most will come to you as you read. try to use real tough words in your conversation.
try to find out common word roots in the word.
