strategies for academic success
Some of the students in John's study group are doing an excellent job. But some students do not show up on time and do not complete their part of the assigned tasks. What can John do to help the group identify who and what is working out well and what isn't?
NOT Hold a joint meeting and aggressively confront those who are not holding up their end of the assignments
What necessary information is missing from this formula page? t-time V = d/t d-distance V = distance/time v-velocity
NOT Numeric values
The objectivity of a site relates to its
NOT Quotes from other Internet authors
After the latest Social Studies lecture, Alma's notes span 5 whole pages, front and back. Which note taking mistake does it sound like Alma may have made?
NOT She wrote in complete sentences
You should find a new topic if
NOT You can't find any information to support your thesis
Sarah often finds herself back at the beginning of a sentence, but isn't sure why. Sarah might be a victim of
Needless or unconscious rereading
Jana feels that listening to music at night helps her to sleep. Should Jana listen to music the night before a test?
No, the music keeps her from reaching a deep sleep.
A __________ is a familiar word used to replace an unfamiliar or difficult word or concept.
None of these
A_______________test depends on the test taker's ability to recall specific information.
None of these
In order to find last season's batting averages for his favorite baseball players, Jose should look in a Sport's
None of these
In which sections of your organizer should the outline be located?
None of these
This informational reference usually provides information covering one calendar year.
None of these
A source's copyright date is an indicator of
Not Accuracy
Which informational reference might one use to find highways, borders and information on tourist attractions?
Not All of these, or Almanac
Allison would like to find a list of hiking trails that she can follow all over Eastern Europe. What type of informational reference does she need?
Not Almanac
How many searches should you complete when looking up information using online references?
Not At least five, the more information you can find, the more references you can include in a paper
Gary is using several charts and tables to learn about patterns of migratory birds. Which information reference is he most likely using?
Not Encyclopedia, Atlas
Why is it important to know the overall organizational structure of your textbook?
Not To understand the overall course structure
Who should be interested in the topic chosen for a research paper?
Not Whoever writes the paper
A tutor is able to help a student organize their ____________ to make the most of their learning materials.
Notebook
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Why the information was written
Objectivity
Fill in the blank questions usually require______________in the answer.
One key word
Where do teenagers get all the money they need to make purchases? I noticed several new stores had opened up at the local mall. Most of these new stores focused on teenage and young consumers. Yesterday I went shopping. This paragraph lacks
Organization
Which aid might you use to find your principal on the faculty phone list?
Organizational chart
Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. 1600-1680 - England
Origin
When reading text and answering associated questions, in which format should your answers appear?
Outline
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Shows physical features of an area
Physical Maps
To estimate what the temperature may be on your vacation, you could reference a
Physical map
To find where the Amazon river meets the rain forest, you would reference a
Physical map
Sarah was just elected Jr. Class President. She would like to find out which percentage of the total vote each candidate received. Which type of graph should she reference?
Pie
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Represents information using percentages
Pie graph
To determine which countries are part of the African nations, you should reference a
Political map
To find how many cities are on the coast of California, you would reference a
Political map
"How many of you plan to go to college?" This is a
Poll
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Repeating, "I will succeed."
Positive self-talk
In order to avoid any confusion, one should _____________the answer to a multiple choice question before reading the possible answers.
Predict
Prereading activities_________the reader for reading.
Prepare
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Quizzing yourself one last time before a test
Preparing your mind
A variation of pronounce is
Pronunciation
Looking back on previous tests and quiz questions can benefit you in determining what to study because they
Provide hints on what the teacher thinks is important
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition George Washington may have been afraid of snakes.
Qualified
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition It is possible that baseball was created by Italian citizens.
Qualified
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Some
Qualified
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Some frog species only have one leg.
Qualified
Choose the type of critical thinking demonstrated in the example: You are told that the only way to apply for the job is to mail in an application, but you suspect there might be another way and begin to investigate.
Question
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Inquire
Question
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Provides purpose to your reading
Question
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition This is the first activity in the repetition strategy
Read
Which is the correct order in which to apply the repetition strategy?
Read, write, say
What does subvocalization mean?
Reading the word in your head
Three steps to answering test questions correctly include
Reading, underlining, eliminating
To activate prior knowledge means to
Remember what you know about a topic
If a student asks you to email your homework to copy, you should
Remind them to watch the lecture again
Talia reviews her flashcards three times a day as the teacher suggested, but she can't seem to understand the meaning of the word 'perpetuate.' What should she do?
All of these
Test anxiety symptoms can include
All of these
The process of determining what to study is especially important because it
All of these
Timelines show events
All of these
To "know your audience," you should identify what they
All of these
Visual aids should be
All of these
Who can you talk to if you are having problems reading difficult material?
All of these
According to this lesson, "Weather," "Sports," and "Business" are all types of what?
Almanacs
Rubrics answer
Am I done?
In order to find information about sea lions for a research paper, Clover should reference
An encyclopedia
Where can you find ideas for pre-questioning?
Any of these
What statement should you use if you do not recall the exact date of an event?
Any of these would work
A graphic organizer can be used for
Any subject
Fill in the blank questions are considered___________questions.
Response
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Identifying each amendment in the sections of the constitution
Categorization
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Remembering on which continent 5 different countries are located
Categorization
__________for about 10 minutes in between each repetition session helps you to remember the information better.
Resting
What should you do with information you have marked, "Do not understand"?
Review it later
Decide if the information below demonstrates effective note-taking and choose the best choice from the drop-down menu. Along with plants, animals also need water
Rewrite
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Saying "In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue."
Rhyming
How do rubrics increase learning?
Rubrics give students the tools to "grade" their own and others' assignments
Anton needs to identify the eight different scoring statistics for all the players on his school's basketball team. Which graphic organizer would be best for this assignment?
Chart
Margaret needs to compare the types of themes from the four books in her American Literature class. She should use a ____________to match the themes with the stories.
Chart
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Identifying which books have romantic or heroic themes
Chart
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition The types of symbols found in various stories
Chart
Plagiarism is considered
Cheating
"Rewards you for accomplishments" Which goal-setting step is described by this sentence?
Check in on your progress
Christine is writing practice outlines to study for her next essay test. What should she focus on when creating practice outlines?
Christine should focus on potential questions that may show up in the actual test
A personal idea must be identified with a
Citation
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition .edu sites
Safe Sites
To create her study guide, Theresa should gather information from her
Class notes, lecture notes, old assignments and past tests
Orthophoto maps depict certain areas using
Color-enhanced photography
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Sites your teacher has told you to visit
Safe sites
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition This activity lets you hear the information
Say
List the similarities and differences among American settlers and Native Americans. Which directive fits the above essay question?
Compare and contrast
A Venn diagram is best used for
Comparing and contrasting information
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Evidence of proofreading and revisions
Conventions
What is the first step once an essay question has been chosen?
Create an outline for the answer
Applying the rhyming technique allows the learner to use their
Creativity
To eliminate the possibility of using an answer more than once on a matching question, one should
Cross out used answers
Information should be________to ensure more than one source provides the same factual information.
Cross-checked
In the lecture, the first supporting detail, which defines Science, is
Science is using different skills to make models
If you copy your answers directly from the book, your teacher may
Scold you for committing plagiarism
A synonym for the word "howl" which may appear in a dictionary is
Scream
"Creates a path to follow" Which goal-setting step is described by this sentence?
Set a timeline
The material chosen for your study group
Should be decided upon before the group meets
Marci doesn't have a lot of money and has heard tutors are very expensive. Marci
Should check with upperclassmen for help
Which of the following would you include in your daily organizer?
Study group-2:15
Which area of a notes organizer does this statement belong in? Urban areas have high populations and extensive resources. Most urban areas are considered to be metropolitan. The opposite of urban is rural.
Summary
Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The World A. Continents of the World 1. Africa Africa
Supporting detail or evidence
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Identifying vocabulary definitions
Survey
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Reading the summary first
Survey
The S in SQRW stands for
Survey
During which step should you attempt to understand how the content is organized?
Surveying
While reading difficult content, you should always start with
Surveying the chapter
Which aid would help you compare the rates of home loans from two different companies?
Table
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Government and Society.......200
Table of Contents
Where should Geri look to find the other lessons in the chapter on Government and Society?
Table of contents
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Homecoming dance
Term Calendar
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Doctor's appointment today at 3:20pm
Daily organizer
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Math homework, problems 1-20
Daily organizer
Which of these would best be used to record homework assignments?
Daily organizer
Alejandra has come across a section in her physics textbook detailing the affect of wing span on an airplane's cruising speed. How should she adjust her reading speed?
Decrease her speed to better understand the technical information
Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. To typewrite information on a page or computer
Definition
Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The Eastern Hemisphere A. Africa 1. Much of Africa is wilderness a) 25% of Africa is not inhabited Much of Africa is wilderness
Detail
You need to label the rooms in your home for the painters, so they know which rooms to paint various colors. Which aid might you give them?
Diagram
During her open book Latin exam, Tina needs to find the original meaning of the word "dance." Which reference should she use?
Dictionary
A good way to study for tests in a study group is to
Discuss what questions might be on the test
Once you have chosen a topic, what should you do before beginning the research process?
Discuss your idea with others
Which of the following is NOT an efficient study group activity?
Discussing what content to study
What process makes your writing flow and "sound like music?"
Editing the language of your essay
One problem that may be associated with encyclopedias found in libraries is
Encyclopedias may be out-of-date if the latest version is not available on the shelves
Which type of test focuses on debate and discussion of key content and main topics?
Essay tests
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Grade
Evaluate
Rubrics allow students to
Evaluate each other's work
To judge, assess and justify are all parts of
Evaluation
Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The Eastern Hemisphere A. Africa 1. Much of Africa is wilderness a) 25% of Africa is not inhabited 25% of Africa is not inhabited
Evidence
"DaVinci created 24 angels in the sky," is an example of the rhyming strategy.
False
A five-paragraph essay question is one of the three types of response questions.
False
A flowchart identifies the order of events.
False
A logical structure to information is not important as long as you can locate everything you need to complete quality research.
False
A rhyme can only be used for concepts learned in Science class.
False
A rubric shows the percent of correct answers required to achieve a certain grade.
False
A source only needs to be cited right after the quote was used in the paper or report.
False
A thesaurus is a type of encyclopedia.
False
A timeline is not a graphic organizer.
False
A tutor helps you on schoolwork, but only at the pace your teacher sets.
False
A tutor will be able to help you take tests during class.
False
A tutor's responsibility is to help a student clean out their locker.
False
A word's denotation and connotation mean basically the same thing.
False
Abbreviations should not be used when taking Science notes because they may be confused for symbols of the elements.
False
All Internet reference pages are contain true, credible information.
False
All online reference sites can be considered safe and credible because information on the Internet is continuously updated.
False
All synonyms for a particular word mean exactly the same thing.
False
An atlas is a book of statistical data.
False
Another name for a chart is "Venn diagram."
False
Asking your teacher to figure out your current grade in his class cannot help increase your grades.
False
Basic acronyms, acronymic sentences, and acronymic abbreviations cannot be nonsensical.
False
Being able to express your thoughts in an email is a primary technology skill.
False
Being able to ignore noise around you is not important to online learning.
False
Being proactive means dealing with problems only after they affect you.
False
Calendars cannot help you plan activities more than one month away.
False
Captions do not provide any additional information about a photograph.
False
Circle graphs, or pie graphs, show information over a period of time.
False
Common elements of a map include: title, boundaries, calculators and a compass.
False
Computers are not simple enough to be used by the common citizen. -John Howard, 1975. This source would be considered appropriate to use today.
False
Creating a thesis statement is the first step in developing your topic.
False
Diagrams can only be presented as a simple drawing with labels.
False
Dictionaries provide only a word's definition.
False
During the second read through, you should start at the beginning of the chapter and read through from beginning to end again.
False
Encyclopedias contain statistical data about a given year.
False
Essay tests do not require students to present information in context.
False
Every piece of content covered in class will be on a unit test.
False
Flashcards can benefit auditory and visual, but NOT kinesthetic learners.
False
High quality papers never include creative elements or focus on well-written content.
False
How well you organize and integrate study materials is not as important as the amount of time you spend studying.
False
If a teacher supplies a visual aid or graphic organizer, a student should just try to memorize it, not recreate their own.
False
If you have a choice of questions to answer on an essay test, always pick the most difficult questions because those will earn you the most points.
False
If you only use part of a quotation, it is not necessary to include a citation.
False
In this lesson, to "associate concepts" means to describe their differences.
False
Intrinsic motivation reflects desires that others have.
False
It doesn't matter what your goal is. Any idea you may create is achievable.
False
It is acceptable to email your friends homework answers in online education because the class is on the computer.
False
It is acceptable to not finish all of a difficult chapter as long as you ask a teacher about it later.
False
It is not necessary to spend a large amount of time preparing for an essay because you are never really sure of what the questions will be.
False
It is okay to download information without asking a lab instructor as long as it is for your online class.
False
It is very important to stick to a strict outlining format so you know what is important to study.
False
It takes an artistic touch to create a meaningful timeline.
False
Learning through repetition does not apply to physical activities.
False
Line graphs and bar graphs contain one axis.
False
Main ideas and specific titles are important to include in your notes, but dates are unnecessary.
False
Meeting your goals is not as important as meeting your parent's goals
False
Missing only a few days of school will not impact your grades.
False
Motivation to read faster is not a factor in your reading speed.
False
No extra effort is needed in order to think critically.
False
Only people who really need help in understanding the material truly benefit from study groups.
False
Only those who are considered 'book smart' can be called intelligent.
False
Open book tests usually require students to recall facts and basic information about key concepts and topics.
False
People who experience extrinsic motivation are more likely to be personally committed to reaching their goal than those who experience only intrinsic motivation.
False
Personal feelings about a topic do not affect the writer's objectivity.
False
Picturing a lush location within a rain forest to remember what types of plants grow there is a form of categorization.
False
Picturing how something works in your mind is not a memorization technique.
False
Potential test questions should not be part of a study guide because they will always be reviewed in your study group.
False
Questions about the content of your notes belong in the "Content" section of your organizer.
False
Reading quickly comes naturally to most people.
False
Repetition learning rates are the same for everyone, so there is no need to find an activation and break pattern that works best for you.
False
Response questions always have only one correct answer.
False
Reviewing notes from a previous class will not help you take notes in a future class.
False
Rhyming works best for understanding how multiple parts of a concept form relationships with each other.
False
Sending an email about questions on a test is not considered cheating in most schools.
False
Shana does not have good study habits because she writes down every single grade she earns on a test or assignment.
False
Support groups: 8,58,150-152 This is a table of contents entry.
False
Tables do not include numerical data.
False
Taking an online class doesn't require any special skills.
False
Taking notes during the survey step is very important.
False
Talking about what might be on a test with your study group is not a good idea. Everyone will think different topics are important.
False
The 5 paragraph essay format allows for the detailed explanation of one supporting argument.
False
The first step in the repetition strategy is to revisit the information.
False
The information given to you by your teachers is always accurate and should never be questioned.
False
The more resources you have to choose from during an open book test, the better you will do on the test because more information is available to you.
False
The more times you repeat something, the less likely you are to remember it.
False
The most efficient way to memorize multiple layers of information all at once is to use flashcards.
False
To locate the depth of the Great Lakes, you should look on a data map.
False
To organize notes, a student should review notes from class lectures, but not notes from the text book chapters.
False
Using NBA instead of National Basketball Association is an example of an acronymic sentence.
False
Using your friend's list of key topics that might be on an open book test is sufficient preparation for the test.
False
When it comes to getting a good night's sleep, the warmer your room is, the deeper you will sleep.
False
Writing down your assignments on a special school calendar does not count as a good study habit.
False
You do not need a tutor unless you are in danger of failing the class.
False
You do not need to tell a teacher you have downloaded anything as long as it did not save to your computer.
False
You will always get a system warning if the site you are on is unsafe.
False
Your goal should be important to the people around you in order for you to achieve it.
False
Your study space does not need to be quiet as long as you can ignore any noise coming from the space.
False
Your teacher is responsible for telling you exactly what questions and content will be on a test.
False
The guidewords for the word "feign" are
February and feline
A thesaurus is used to ______.
Find the synonyms and antonyms of a word
A___________will help you to understand how a President gets elected through the general election process.
Flow chart
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Choose the best organizational aid for the use described below. Identifies sequences
Flowchart
Which organizational aid is best to use when attempting to follow the process involved in an engineering production plan?
Flowchart
The additional information included in the bottom margin of your paper is called a
Footer
A timeline is necessary
For every goal
What should not be tolerated in your study group?
Getting upset if someone doesn't understand the material
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Government: the form or system of rule by which a state, community, etc., is governed
Glossary
Which is an interesting topic for high school seniors?
Graduation rates
The purpose of using categorization for remembering information is to
Group information to remember it more easily
The directive of an essay question
Guides the essay response
Using unsafe sites may be
Harmful to your computer
Which of the following statements demonstrates intrinsic motivation?
I traveled to Mexico to learn about my family's history.
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Important details are included
Ideas
Surveying a chapter helps to________main ideas.
Identify
A way to categorize information and point you to where to find that information is called
NOT A glossary
A position is either
NOT A thesis can be any of these
The purpose of prereading is to
NOT All of these, Prepare for a test
Essay questions may also be referred to as
NOT Explain questions
Which organizational aid allows time to be shown in a picture?
NOT Graphs
Terrence feels it takes him too long to get through a History chapter, though he is always sure to define vocabulary words, review the footnotes for each section and try to remember the author's personal stories about the events in the book. What might be Terrence's problem?
Terrence poorly evaluates what is important
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Shaky hands before a test
Test anxiety
Stretching your back before a test may help you avoid
Test anxiety
Allison notices the CD-ROM in the library and would like to use it to research information for her important term paper. Who should she ask about using the CD-ROM?
The Librarian because she manages all the school's informational resources
When reading, what should you look for first?
The answers to your own questions
Why should you always finish reading difficult content?
The content may become more clear as the concept builds upon itself
A chart offers many possibilities for
The number of categories included in the chart
If you have a choice of questions to answer on an essay test, which questions should you answer first?
The questions that you know a lot about so you can then focus on the more difficult ones
What might happen if we take a break from reading after we've read difficult material?
The rest allows our brains to process the information
Alex wrote the sentence: The big dog was really fat. He ate a lot. Why does Alex need a thesaurus?
The sentences lack creativity
In online learning, who is responsible for checking to make sure assignments are turned in?
The student
Analyzing means to look at all the parts of a problem to see how they relate to each other.
True
Answering the easy questions first is a worthwhile test-taking strategy.
True
Atlases may provide physical or political information about an area.
True
Being able to type notes while watching lectures online is important to online learning.
True
Best answer tests always include the correct answer as one of the possible answer choices.
True
Breaking information down into organized and manageable chunks for your study guide will help to reduce test anxiety.
True
Calendars are useful to track homework assignments.
True
Creating a study guide "is half the studying."
True
Credible sources should explicitly identify the purpose or intent of the information included in a source.
True
Critical reading is the process of evaluating a text.
True
Critical thinking can also be called 'problem solving.
True
Critical thinking skills can be applied to reading.
True
Daily organizers help track materials you will need for class.
True
Dictionary entries may contain images.
True
Discussion is a technique to clarify possible questions you have about a topic.
True
Each criteria for a rubric has a corresponding point value.
True
Essay tests require students to present information with complete thoughts.
True
Essay tests tend to focus on debate and discussion of material covered.
True
For open book tests, you don't need to know everything, just where to find everything.
True
Graphic organizers bring new meaning to information.
True
Graphic organizers reorganize information.
True
Handouts and PowerPoint slides are visual aids.
True
Having different types of people in your study group will make it stronger.
True
If you get discouraged while reading difficult material, do not stop reading.
True
If you use a rubric, you can estimate your grade without even showing the assignment to a teacher.
True
In order to take quality notes, a student should have read the assigned chapter before listening to the lecture.
True
In this lesson, using keywords is a way to help remember confusing words or concepts.
True
Including quotes in your paper can bring additional meaning to the content.
True
Instead of reading a speech, a presenter should have a conversation with the audience.
True
It is acceptable to ask questions about a lecture after class.
True
It is the student's responsibility to meet the expectations identified by a rubric.
True
Kayla should look over the Science chapter's headings, vocabulary and summaries before she attempts to begin taking notes.
True
Line graphs can include more than one set of information.
True
Maps can be used to identify populations of various areas.
True
Math and Language Arts are major subject areas.
True
Misspelled words may bring your essay score down.
True
Monitoring your grades will help you pinpoint your academic weaknesses.
True
Never treat what is on Wikipedia as the whole and complete truth.
True
Open book tests often ask students to evaluate the relationships between concepts.
True
Positive self-talk is the mental repetition of something positive to avoid test anxiety.
True
Pre-questioning identifies a purpose for reading.
True
Preparing your body is just as important and preparing your mind on test day.
True
Primary technology skills are skills that are necessary for success in online education.
True
Public speaking is a good skill to develop for use in the workplace.
True
Reflecting means to consider what you will do with certain information.
True
Response questions depend on the test taker's ability to recall information.
True
Secondary technology skills are skills that may be improved as the online class progresses.
True
Sequential means "in order".
True
Short essay questions can be considered response questions.
True
Students have the right to know what they will be graded on.
True
Subject content is material learned in a major subject.
True
Text aids are sources of information regarding the contents of a book or document.
True
The 5 paragraph format includes an introduction, supporting evidence and a summary.
True
The extent to which critical thinking skills are used is influenced by the learner's motivation to do well.
True
The first read through for subject content is to simply identify what you do and do not know.
True
The first step in categorizing information is to create the categories.
True
The help of a tutor may lead to better use of study time.
True
The information provided in text aids can help us to understand a text's content before we even read it.
True
The key to avoiding nerves is to be as prepared as possible.
True
The second read through is to clarify confusing topics.
True
The skills needed to write and present quality papers can be used in the workplace.
True
The subject of the lecture will affect the way a student takes notes.
True
The use of a dictionary can help you improve the quality of your writing.
True
Thesauruses list words that have the same, or nearly the same, meanings.
True
Timelines show relationships among events.
True
To survey means to assess the information available.
True
Topics that are too broad cover too much information.
True
Unless you are running out of time and must outline an essay answer, essay answers should always be written in complete sentences.
True
Using a graphic organizer may bring deeper meaning to the information you are trying to learn.
True
Using acronyms can help you to memorize information easier.
True
Using flashcards is a repetition strategy.
True
Using images can increase one's understanding of given information.
True
Using prereading strategies will help to increase your reading speed.
True
Visual aids summarize main ideas and key points.
True
Visualization means to place information into a scene.
True
Visualizing and categorizing are strategies for remembering information.
True
Whether or not the information on an online source is credible and factual, is up to the user to decide.
True
While reading difficult content, it is best to focus on a small section of material.
True
Without motivation, nothing would get done in this world.
True
You are the only one who has full power to make your goal happen.
True
You must be willing to try to practice reading faster if you hope to increase your reading speed.
True
You will probably read a mystery novel much faster than a Science textbook.
True
You'll be fresh, and have more energy to take them on when you are at your best.
True
Your audience should be a part of your presentation.
True
Your keyword should sound similar to the word or phrase you are trying to learn.
True
Your research supports your thesis.
True
Your study group should create a plan about how and what to study.
True
According to the online content activity for this lesson, what should you do if you do not understand the material you are trying to learn?
Try a new approach to learning the material.
Angelo just doesn't want to go to school. How might a tutor help him?
Tutors help make learning easier so you aren't nervous about going school
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Comparing the similarities and differences among authors
Venn Diagram
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Finding similarities and differences between two Romantic plays
Venn diagram
A diagram of the water cycle is a
Visual aid
Andra is having a hard time remembering all the parts of a microscope. To help her label a microscope diagram on her test, she could use
Visualization
Picturing the way a volcano erupts to remember how a volcano functions is called
Visualizing
Which area of a notes organizer would contain the following information? Urban- city, metropolitan Suburban- outskirts of a large town Rural- farmland
Vocabulary
An acronym for the Women's Memorial Fund is
WMF
According to your online content assignment, a good schedule keeps a student from:
Wandering off course
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Soccer practice
Weekly Schedule
Flowcharting clarifies what will happen in a process or
What needs to happen
When attacking difficult material, read first for
What you do understand
Which question may be used to start your initial research about "Global Warming"?
When did global warming first become a concern?
The three W's of goal-setting are "what," "when," and
Will
Having two, or even three, people explain the material to you
Will help you understand it
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Statements are unique
Word Choice
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Putting supporting details and evidence into your own words
Write
Ashley forgot to get letters of recommendation for her college application. She failed to
Write down each step
What should you do when you find the answers to your questions as you are reading?
Write them down
If you are unsure about whether or not to include a citation because you have seen that information somewhere before,
You should include a citation anyway
Regarding critical reading, what affects how you absorb information about a topic?
Your personal feelings about that topic
When a site is unsafe, it means
Your personal information may be used in ways you do not want
In order to help pinpoint which topics might be covered on a test, a student should review _____.
all of the above
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Enjoy music in their free time
auditory learners
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition May ask for advice about a problem
auditory learners
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Text messaging during a test
cheating
When answering a short answer question, students should present key facts in which format?
essay format
The lineage of a word is called its _____.
etymology
I do chores because my parents expect everyone to help with housework
extrinsic
I have to get good grades to impress my grandparents
extrinsic
Sarah is having trouble studying from her notes. She is using a notes organizer, but she is still having difficulties identifying main ideas and vocabulary words. Sarah would benefit from _____.
highlighting the important elements using her own note taking key
I study French so I can talk to my cousin who lives in Paris
intrinsic
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition May fidget during class
kinesthetic learners
When taking notes from a lecture, it is important to ___________.
make sure to write down the main ideas
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Finding out your grade after a test
monitoring progress
Asking questions when something is unclear is part of
personal responsibility
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Filing tests for future studying
staying organized
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Asking for review material for a test
using proactive communication
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Creating a study group
using proactive communication
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Would enjoy a movie about the subject
visual learners
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Would enjoy reading about a subject
visual learners
Which is an example of "criteria"?
NOT "Example support"
An acronymic sentence does not need to be a realistic statement.
True
An atlas is an informational reference.
True
An interview can be considered a source.
True
An online thesaurus contains the same information as a traditional thesaurus.
True
Which visual aid component accompanies a photograph to provide further meaning?
Caption
Creating a list of items that can be found in specific sections of a Math book is called
Categorization
Best answer tests include
Multiple choice, T/F and matching tests
What size is a standard margin?
1 inch
Approximately how many sentences should your Summary contain?
2-3
A behavior becomes a habit when it has been repeated
21 times
For a source to be considered current, it should be no more than________years old
3-4
Which questions are commonly the most confusing type of question?
A and B
An atlas is
A collection of maps
A synonym is
A word that has the same meaning as another
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Cannot
Absolute
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Every
Absolute
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Halloween falls on October 31 every year.
Absolute
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition No plant can survive without water.
Absolute
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Only
Absolute
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition The stars can only be seen at night.
Absolute
ROYGBIV is an
Acronymic abbreviation
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition "My very excellent mother just sent us necklaces" for the order of planets
Acronymic sentence
Knowing that IOC stands for the International Olympic Committee is an example of using
Acronyms
A line graph can show information
Across many years
After a break, always review your work to
Activate prior knowledge
By making eye contact with her teacher and writing down questions in her notes about the content, Alma is participating in
Active listening
Academic integrity refers to
All academic work
A common component of visual aids is a
All of the above
Acronyms formed from phrases can create
All of the above
Credible sites contain___________information,
All of the above
Which of the following strategies is an effective way to stay organized at school?
All of the above
A graphic organizer can
All of these
A thesaurus can
All of these
A topic list should contain
All of these
Atlases may contain which type of maps?
All of these
Extrinsic statements originate in
All of these
Harrison has read the section on elements within the water molecule three times. What could he do to help him learn the material?
All of these
Matching the information to be learned to the appropriate memorization technique allows for
All of these
Online encyclopedias may contain
All of these
Selecting "exergaming is a healthy activity" for the topic in this lecture was a good idea because
All of these
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Tables and charts comparing the government from five different states
Appendix
How many categories should Jane use to track multiple levels of information learned through a student survey on teachers at her school?
As many categories as she needs to understand the results
If a teacher does not provide a rubric for an important assignment, what should you do?
Ask for a rubric to be created
Critical thinkers____________what they read.
Ask questions about
If you need to download something for a class, first
Ask your lab instructor
On an open book test, Anna was asked to predict how American laws may affect the Mexican way of life if the US Constitution was applied to Mexico's laws. This open book test question
Asks students to apply information to new situations
To ensure you are aware of any subject that might be on a test, the best strategy is to
Attend each class session
What word can be made from the root "aud" which has the meaning "to hear"?
Audience
Dana would like to see how the sales of apples have compared to the sales of pears this season. What graph would be the best choice?
Bar
Which of the following should appear on a weekly schedule?
Basketball-3:00pm
Which synonym for "pretty" has a positive connotation?
Beautiful
Why are cause and effect graphic organizers useful?
Because they show relationships among events
In order to help you answer this true/false statement, which words should be underlined?: Black cats can only be found in countries in Northern America.
Black cats, only, countries, Northern America
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition May like to move when studying
Body - Kinesthetic
Which of the following strategies will help you to stay focused and on topic while writing your essay?
Both 'a' and 'b'
Captions:
Both A and B
Sandra notices the dark line separating each of the countries on the map of Europe. What line is she looking at?
Both A and B
"What is an example of the vocabulary word foreshadow?" This question could be a
Both A and C
"I study to get good grades because my parents want to send me to the college of my choice." This is an
Both of These
A good place to get hints about how to answer a response question could be
Both of these
A study guide can be created
Both of these
An example signal statement is
Both of these
Flashcards should focus on
Both of these
What might happen if a student does not seek clarification about information they are unsure of?
Both of these
The purpose of including a front page to your rewritten notes is
Bring meaning to the information inside of it
Which of the following is not one of the five major areas to include in your notes organizer?
Important People
On a vocabulary list within a study guide, definitions should be written
In complete sentences
Outlines should be written
In complete thoughts, but not complete sentences
When activating the visualization strategy, the image which holds the information is located
In your mind
Decide if the information below demonstrates effective note-taking and choose the best choice from the drop-down menu. Ex: apes, gorls and mnkys.
Include as is
Where should you look in order to find words as they are used in a variety of contexts?
Index
Where can you find a wide range of information on a given topic?
Informational references
Angela is always forming study groups before tests. What type learning preference might she have?
Interpersonal
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Easily expresses their feelings
Intrapersonal
Michael's mom drops him off at school early two days a week. Michael likes to use this time to get his homework done for the week. A disadvantage of this study time is that
It is not available to him everyday
Alma noted that her teacher had once visited the Taj Mahal in India. Even though she normally doesn't write down personal stories in her notes, this time it was okay because
It reminded her that the capital of India is New Delhi
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Cereal bars are a healthy alternative to candy bars.
Just right
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Picturing a pair of "lips" to remember what an ellipse is
Keywords
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Visualizing a game of "tag" to remember the meaning of contagious
Keywords
An appropriate strategy to learn difficult vocabulary words is the
Keywords technique
Most teachers develop fill in the blank questions from their
Lecture notes
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Explains symbols used on a map
Legend/Key
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Represents a range of resources in an area
Legend/Key
Sheri likes to study in the school library, but it is usually full of chatting students. It's a great place to study because her friends can always drop by when they want to talk to her. Sheri should seek a new study space with
Less distractions
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Helps to identify trends
Line Graph
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Enjoys reading
Linguistic
Casey has an open book test in his physics class tomorrow and will need to use many formulas. Which of the following is the best strategy Casey could use to organize his formulas?
List all of the formulas on a separate sheet of paper
A legend or key may be used to
Locate a particular building on a map
"Identifies necessary help" Which goal-setting step is described by this sentence?
Locate resources
The strategy in which you periodically look away from the text and ask yourself about the material is called the
Look-away method
According to your lecture, what do successful students do?
Make studying part of their daily routine
To determine what to study, one should first
Meet with a teacher
Melinda has always wanted to know about export rates between the U.S. and China. Why is this a good research topic for her?
Melinda is curious about the topic
Story and Journey Systems are techniques for
Memorizing information
Which of the following answer choices should be eliminated first from this question? "Who was the first man to walk on the moon?"
Mickey Mouse
Encyclopedia.com is considered to be
Multimedia
Evaluate this topic idea: "Teachers gave 18.5% more homework in 2007 than in 2005."
The topic is too narrow
Gilford is writing a paper about tigers. He notices that he has used the word "paws" many times. He would like to find a word he can use instead of "paws." Where is he most likely to find a new word for "paws"?
Thesaurus
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Comparing the events of a story to what was going on in the world at the time the story was written
Timeline
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition The years various books were published
Timeline
Edited by: John Stevenson This information can be found where?
Title page
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Candy bars taste good.
Too broad
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Smoking is bad for your health.
Too broad
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition 25% of candy bars contain more saturated fat than cereal bars.
Too narrow
Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The Eastern Hemisphere A. Africa 1. Much of Africa is wilderness a) 25% of Africa is not inhabited A. Africa
Topic
Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The World A. Continents of the World 1. Africa Continents of the World
Topic
Once similarities are identified among class and lecture notes, a student should create a
Topic list
"Frogs are never red." This is an absolute statement.
True
'Aim' is another word for 'goal.'
True
'Some' is an example of a qualified term.
True
A Venn diagram is a graphic organizer.
True
A Web site should be held to the same credibility standards as traditional text sources.
True
A bar graph can be horizontally or vertically oriented
True
A benefit of using association is that it allows the learner to be creative and have fun.
True
A church might be a place to seek tutoring assistance.
True
A dictionary provides definitions for listed words.
True
A good introduction paragraph will state all three of the main supporting details to an argument.
True
A good rule of thumb is to keep your presentation simple and to the point.
True
A graphic organizer is a visual representation.
True
A notes organizer can be simple or complex, as long as the user understands how it works.
True
A personal idea is unique to the person who developed, discovered or created that idea.
True
A research paper which has been turned in for credit is a final product.
True
A study group is a great place to exchange ideas about school work.
True
A thesis statement is supported by arguments.
True
A timeline can be used to demonstrate cause and effect relationships.
True
A timeline may help you understand how a President came to run for public office.
True
A topic list is a list of important content and material which will be covered on a test.
True
A tutor can help you increase your confidence in school.
True
A visual aid can help a group stay on the same page when discussing large concepts.
True
Academic integrity can be applied to all subject areas.
True
Access to a restroom should always be a consideration when selecting a study space.
True
All graphs should contain a title to explain the purpose of the information.
True
Almost any concept can be made into an acronym if you use creativity.
True
An acronym uses the first letter of each word in a phrase.
True
