Academic Strategies!!!!

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?

A. Try a new approach to learning the material.

Picturing the Super Bowl to remember what the purpose of sidelines on a football field is called

A. Visualization

Multiple Intelligence Theory explains that

A. We all learn differently

By making eye contact with her teacher and writing down questions in her notes about the content, Alma is participating in

A. active listening

A graphic organizer can be applied to

A. any type of information

Creating mind maps and advanced organizers is called

A. mind-mapping

In order to avoid any confusion, one should _____________the answer to a multiple choice question before reading the possible answers.

A. predict

Which aid would help you compare the rates of home loans from two different companies?

A. table

The details of the Canadian and American constitutions can best be compared with a

A. venn diagram

What should you do when you find the answers to your questions as you are reading?

A. write them down

What does subvocalization mean?

A.Reading the word in your head

Assess

Analyze

Compare

Anylyze

Further explains information found in a chapter

Appendix

Tables and charts comparing the government from five different states

Appendix

The creator of the information is clearly stated

Authority

Who wrote the information

Authority

The moon can always be seen from every part of the earth. This is a(n) ____________statement.

B. Absoulute

What type of graphic organizer will help Jane compare the results of a student survey about teachers at her school?

B. Chart

A keyword is used to replace

B. Confusing words or phrases

How do rubrics increase learning?

B. Rubrics give students the tools to "grade" their own and others' assignments

Using repetition means to read, write and ________the information to be learned.

B. Say

In the lecture, the first supporting detail, which defines Science, is

B. Science is using different skills to make models

The material chosen for your study group

B. Should be decided upon before the group meets

Graphic organizers

B. Show relationships among information

Keeping trash out of your locker is a method to

B. Stay Organized

Which text aid includes titles, subtitles and page numbers?

B. Table of Contents

When reading, what should you look for first?

B. The answers to your own questions

Why should you always finish reading difficult content?

B. The content may become more clear as the concept builds upon itself

Best answer questions always include

B. The correct answer

In online learning, who is responsible for checking to make sure assignments are turned in?

B. The student

Where would you find information about the events leading up to the discovery of nuclear power?

B. Timeline

"Kids today eat 25% less fresh fruit than kids in 2000." Why is this not a strong topic idea?

B. Too narrow

Once similarities are identified among class and lecture notes, a student should create a

B. Topic list

If your computer lab is particularly busy during an online class session, you should

B. Try to find a quiet corner of the lab

A strong example of using keywords would be

B. Using "hide" to remember the word "hideous"

Web pages with personal or biographic information are called

B. Vanity pages

An acronym for the Women's Memorial Fund is

B. WMF

During a meeting with a teacher about what might be on an upcoming test, the teacher is most likely to reveal

B. What question formats will be on the test

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?

B. diagram

The lineage of a word is called its _____.

B. etymology

The purpose of a political map is to identify

B. government boundaries

Which word has a positive connotation?

B. intelligent

Although Jill felt that the material might be common knowledge, she still cited it because she wanted to avoid accusations of __________.

B. plagiarism

To find how many countries you will pass though on your trip to Europe, you would reference a

B. political map

"How many of you plan to go to college?"

B. poll

The content may become more clear as the concept builds upon itself

B. read to the end

May like to move when studying

Body-Kinesthetic

Study habits include

D. All of These

Whether or not a tutor has experience in a subject does not matter.

False

Verb, Noun

Part of Speech

A quote

Personal Idea

Your research should be guided by the directive of the assignment.

True

Thomas would like to know when is the best time of the season to plant his tomato seeds. Which type of informational reference should he use?

C. Almanac

In order to find information about sea lions for a research paper, Clover should reference

C. An encyclopedia

Sarah does not understand why she wrote down "1985" in her notes. What should she do?

C. Ask her teacher what the date may stand for

Handouts and PowerPoint slides are

C. Visual aids

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

D

A legend or key may be used to

D, Locate a particular building on a map

A tutor is NOT allowed to help you with

D, None of these

A_______________test depends on the test taker's ability to recall specific information.

D, None of these

A variation of pronounce is

D. Pronuciation

My mother thinks I need to become a doctor

Extrinsic

Saying "In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue."

Rhyming

Contain offensive language or content

Unsafe Sites

Statements are unique

word choice

Use an outline to answer your questions

write

Surveying a chapter helps to________main ideas.

B. Identify

It is very important to stick to a strict outlining format so you know what is important to study.

False

Possibly

Qualified

Some frog species only have one leg.

Qualified

Identifying vocabulary definitions

Survey

Describing the size of the Grand Canyon

Visualization

An index will help you locate information in your materials during an open book test.

true

KWL is an example of

A reading strategy

Which synonym for "pretty" has a positive connotation?

A, Beautiful

Why are cause and effect graphic organizers useful?

A, Because they show relationships among events

To eliminate the possibility of using an answer more than once on a matching question, one should

A, Cross out used answers

What is the topic listed in the preceding information?

A, Disney films

Rubrics allow students to

A, Evaluate each other's work

Breaking down information for quick repetition and memorization means using

A, Flashcards

A mental repetition of a happy statement is

A, Positive self-talk

Which of the following would NOT appear on a term calendar?

A, Soccer practice

Why is it important to check with your teacher or Librarian before using a new Internet Encyclopedia?

A, Some sites might be too old to be credible

Angelo is my big, fat cat. He became big and fat when we fed him the wrong food. The veterinarian said he was too big and fat and needed an exercise program.

A, The sentences repeat the same words

To synthesize information regarding when books were written, Alex should create a

A, Timeline

Having two, or even three, people explain the material to you

A, Will help you understand it

Which of these should be used to find the date and time of the Homecoming Parade?

A, term calender

A telltale sign that a site is unsafe is if

A. A system warning will appear

A synonym is

A. A word that has the same meaning as another

A strong summary will mention

A. All three of the three supporting details to an argument

If a teacher does not provide a rubric for an important assignment, what should you do?

A. Ask for a rubric to be created

Where can Ana look to find out how to get to her Grandmother's house at Christmastime?

A. Atlas

Antoine does not want a tutor for the ACT. But his mother insists that a tutor will be able to help him:

A. Avoid nerves before the test

The graph most commonly used to compare sets of data categories is the

A. Bar graph

Double bar graphs compare multiple

A. Categories

Oliver can't seem to learn all the types of animals living in a desert habitat. Which type of memorization strategy might you recommend to him?

A. Categorizing

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?

A. Chart

The three steps to follow when organizing your notes to create a study guide are

A. Comparing notes, rewriting notes, synthesizing notes

What is the first step once an essay question has been chosen?

A. Create an outline for the answer

The first step in the categorization process is to

A. Create your categories

Forming rhymes and keywords allows for the learner to use

A. Creativity

Each page of notes should include

A. Date, topic, class

What process makes your writing flow and "sound like music?"

A. Editing the language of your essay

Trevor needs general information to begin his research paper on mammals in the Southern Hemisphere. Where will he find the best information?

A. Encylopedia

When answering a short answer question, students should present key facts in which format?

A. Essay format

A timeline is necessary

A. For every goal

Altering grade records within a computer system is called

A. Forgery

The directive of an essay question

A. Guides the essay response

Using unsafe sites may be

A. Harmful to your computer

What should you be reading for the first time you attack a chapter with difficult material?

A. Identify what is understood

The letters in acronymic abbreviations must be

A. In the correct order

Carla has come across an example which has been used in her Ecology textbook three different times. How should Carla adjust her reading speed?

A. Increase her speed because she already knows the example

Which is NOT a benefit of using visual aids?

A. Increase time spent looking at an image

What does it mean to learn incrementally?

A. Information learned on day one is the base for information on day two.

An appropriate strategy to learn difficult vocabulary words is the

A. Keywords technique

Your test preparation checklist to determine what to study should include

A. Meeting with a teacher, reviewing tests, reviewing past assignments

Melinda has always wanted to know about export rates between the U.S. and China. Why is this a good research topic for her?

A. Melinda is curious about the topic

A tutor is able to help a student organize their ____________ to make the most of their learning materials.

A. Notebook

Fill in the blank questions usually require______________in the answer.

A. One key word

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?

A. Pie

A benefit of flashcards is that they are

A. Portable

You are more likely to remember information if you

A. Repeat the information

Fill in the blank questions are considered___________questions.

A. Response

What should you do with information you have marked, "Do not understand"?

A. Review it later

Going back to look for questions that may have originally misread, and consequently gotten wrong, is called

A. Reviewing

Which is a good strategy to help a student identify what they do and do not understand, even before they begin to study for a test?

A. Rewriting notes

Which component would help you understand how far apart a river and mountain are?

A. Scale

Guidewords for the word "serpent" may be

A. Serbia and service

Why is it important to keep formulas separate from other information?

A. So they can be quickly and easily referenced

During which step would you review any handouts or previous assignments?

A. Surveying

Graphic organizers

A. Synthesize information

Which text aid helps us to understand how a text is organized?

A. Table of contents

If you are unsure about how your visual aid will look during a presentation, you should

A. Test it out before you begin

Reading the directions to a test is important because

A. The directions may help you from being confused about how to answer a question

If you have a choice of questions to answer on an essay test, which questions should you answer first?

A. The questions that you know a lot about so you can then focus on the more difficult ones

Which type of cause and effect graphic organizer would be best to identify why we use gasoline in our cars today and what we might use as fuel in the future?

A. Timeline

"Urban Populations" should fall under which sections of your organizer?

A. Topic

A diagram of the water cycle is a

A. Visual aid

Applying a ______________ to material within study materials will help students to recall information during a test.

A. Visual framework

When attacking difficult material, read first for

A. What you do understand

Knowing your personal strengths and weaknesses will help to keep your goal

A. Within your skills and abilities

Ashley forgot to get letters of recommendation for her college application. She failed to

A. Write down each step

The only time to not use complete sentences in an essay is when

A. You have no choice but to outline your answer

It's a good idea to refine___________, which is a good study habit

A. Your listening skills

Every

Absoulute

Never

Absoulute

No plant can survive without water.

Absoulute

What pattern of activation and breaks creates the strongest and longest-lasting memory?

B. 3 activations with 10 minute breaks

In order to be fully rested before Angel's big History test, she should get at least________hours of sleep.

B. 7

An atlas is

B. A collection of maps

Rewriting your notes before an exam is an example of

B. A study skill

An antonym for the word "help" which may be found in a dictionary is

B. Abandon

A(n) _________ is a type of acronym for information in a specific order.

B. Acronymic abbreviation

Knowing that IOC stands for the International Olympic Committee is an example of using

B. Acronyms

Alan often goes back to the beginning of a sentence or paragraph and starts reading the information over again. What might be happening to Alan?

B. Alan has poor concentration habits

Before class begins, Alma gets ready to take notes by reviewing last night's reading assignment and the notes from the previous day. What is her next step?

B. Assemble any materials she might need for note taking

Three types of informational references are

B. Atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias

Which types of learners like to acquire knowledge by reading aloud.

B. Auditory

Thomas is writing practice outlines for his upcoming essay test. His practice outlines should

B. Be short and simple so he can elaborate on them in the actual test

Black cats can only be found in countries in Northern America.

B. Black cats, only, countries, Northern America

Where does the following information belong in a notes organizer?

B. Content

Jonathan's World History final exam is next week and he would like to create a study guide. Most of John's notes and vocabulary lists are on his computer, but everything else is in his notebook. How can he create a useful study guide?

B. Create an electronic study guide and print out the parts he would like to carry with him

A good study strategy to predict what types of questions will be on a response test is to

B. Create your own practice questions

Applying the rhyming technique allows the learner to use their

B. Creativity

Shelly has to memorize a portion of Hamlet for her Language Arts class. How should she adjust her reading speed?

B. Decrease her speed for highly detailed retention of the information

Which word identifies the purpose of the essay?

B. Directive

Which of the following is NOT an efficient study group activity?

B. Discussing what content to study

Which is the best "Heading" for the following information?

B. Disney Films

A friend is very nervous about an upcoming test. You suggest she

B. Do some stretching before the test

To judge, assess and justify are all parts of

B. Evaluation

Sheri studies to get good grades because this is what her parents expect of her. She wants to make them proud. This is an

B. Extrinsic motivational statement

Which type of cause and effect organizer would be best for Alisha to understand how crude oil becomes gasoline?

B. Flow chart

What necessary information is missing from this formula page?

B. Formula title

Which synonym for the word "happy" has a negative connotation?

B. Giddy

The purpose of using categorization for remembering information is to

B. Group information to remember it more easily

Procrastinators can develop feelings of __________.

B. Guilt

Julian didn't know low grades could keep him off the football team. He failed to

B. Identify obstacles

Which of the following is not one of the five major areas to include in your notes organizer?

B. Important people

Outlines should be written

B. In complete thoughts, but not complete sentences

Reading for main ideas, and not details,

B. Increases your reading speed

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

B. It is not available to him everyday

Why is it acceptable if the use of a tutor is not successful right away?

B. Learning is a process and takes time

Types of resources include:

B. Material, support and expert

Community centers, libraries or churches are all places that

B. May offer tutoring

The association strategy is used to___________information

B. Memorize

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.

B. Organization

The purpose of creating a practice outline is to

B. Organize and learn information

Taylor needs to find how the word "subsidy" should be used in a sentence. Which part of the dictionary entry will give him that information?

B. Part of Speech

To estimate what the temperature may be on your vacation, you could reference a

B. Physical map

To determine if you will be taxed as an Arizona or Colorado resident, you would reference a

B. Political map

Brainstorming, discussion and evaluation of visual aids are________strategies.

B. Prereading

Scales use __________ to find the distance between two locations.

B. Proportional measurement

What does the abbreviation "ref." stand for?

B. Reference

Which step is missing from the repetition strategy? Read, Write, Say, Revisit

B. Rest

__________for about 10 minutes in between each repetition session helps you to remember the information better.

B. Resting

What should be done with statements or sections which are unclear?

B. Review them at a later time

Angelo just doesn't want to go to school. How might a tutor help him?

B. Tutors help make learning easier so you aren't nervous about going school

Which of the following is the best way to practice your secondary technology skills?

B. Type your notes while you are watching a video lecture, rather than writing them on paper.

What is the purpose of reading material for the very first time?

B. Understanding the material, not memorizing it

Approximately how many times should you review and practice possible fill in the blank questions that may be on a test?

B. Until they can be easily answered

A question a critical reader might ask is

B. Why did the author write this text?

Which synonym for the word "athletic" has a negative connotation?

B. Wiry

If you know a lot about an essay topic and have plenty of time before the test is over, you should _____________.

B. Write as much as you can about the subject so you might earn extra-credit points

To figure out what type of tests you are best at, you should

B. Write down your test grades after each test and compare them

If you are unsure about whether or not to include a citation because you have seen that information somewhere before,

B. You should include a citation anyway

A tutor should be able to work around

B. Your schedule

To locate which direction is North, you should use a

B. compass

Computers are not simple enough to be used by the common citizen. -John Howard, 1975.

B. its not current

The three W's of goal-setting are "what," "when," and

B. will

What are the point values for this rubric?

C, 4,3,2,1

To visualize means to place information into

C, An image

An example signal statement is

C, Both of these

Repetition works best for

C, Small facts and vocabulary words

Which of the following would you include in your daily organizer?

C, Study group-2:15

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"?

C, Thesaurus

A good place to get hints about how to answer a response question could be

C, both of these

How long before a speech should you begin practicing?

C, week

A behavior becomes a habit when it has been repeated

C. 21 times

Regarding the question, "Who was the first man to walk on the moon?" Why is it important to eliminate Mickey Mouse first?

C. A and B

A line graph can show information

C. Across many years

Academic integrity refers to

C. All academic work

A study routine includes

C. All of these

You should consider a person's_______before asking them to join your study group.

C. All of these

Which is always a good policy when subject content becomes frustrating?

C. Ask the teacher for assistance

If you need to download something for a class, first

C. Ask your lab instructor

Even though I'm still young, I know what I want to do with My Life. When i graduate from college, I'd like, to become a medical doctor. Doctor's have a wonderful profession: they make people's lifes whole. They cut sickness from people and make them feel good when they are unwell. I love the feeling of helping others and as a Doctor I'd be able to make that my profession an' career.

C. Attention to conventions

What word can be made from the root "aud" which has the meaning "to hear"?

C. 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?

C. Bar

Captions:

C. Both A and B

FACE for the notes on a musical scale is an example of

C. Both A and B

A Venn diagram shows details about

C. Both of these

Comparing notes will identify similarities among

C. Both of these

Heath has found a new online encyclopedia by a company he has never heard of before. Heath's friend, Sam, urges Heath to stick to sites he knows are safe and credible. Why is Sam so concerned?

C. Both of these

What might happen if a student does not seek clarification about information they are unsure of?

C. Both of these

Why is it important to budget enough time to take high quality notes with SQRW?

C. Both of these

To find any special information about how to complete a test, the student should

C. Carefully read the directions

Christine is writing practice outlines to study for her next essay test. What should she focus on when creating practice outlines?

C. Christine should focus on potential questions that may show up in the actual test

Orthophoto maps depict certain areas using

C. Color-enhanced photography

While driving one day, you notice a van advertising its services for plumbing. The van is advertising the business's Web page. What is the category of site is being advertised?

C. Commercial

What should you do if your teacher does not provide a study guide for a test?

C. Create your own study guide

In order to have plenty of time to answer all required essay questions, a student should

C. Decide which questions are more difficult or will take longer, then answer the easy questions first

The first step in preparing your study strategy for a test should be

C. Determining what the test will be about

Which type of test focuses on debate and discussion of key content and main topics?

C. Essay tests

A__________can help you decide if you should buy or lease a new car.

C. Flowchart

The additional information included in the bottom margin of your paper is called a

C. Footer

Anna was asked to show proof that the amendments to the US Constitution have improved our country's way of life. Anna has been asked to

C. Give Examples

Candra has compiled her rewritten notes, vocabulary lists, potential test questions and her previous tests. Which main component to a strong study guide is she missing?

C. Graphic organizers

Tandry cannot figure out how his teacher wants him to answer a short essay question on the test he's taking. Where should he look to get more information?

C. In the test directions

Shania doesn't care if she graduates on time. She may need a tutor to help her with

C. Increasing her interest in school

To locate the explanation of the colors on a map, you should look for a

C. Key

Which of the following might use various colors to represent information found in a visual aid?

C. Legend

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

C. Less distractions

During the look-away method, you should try to

C. Make associations and connections

An application, a course guidebook, and a counselor's phone number are all

C. Material resources

Which of the following answer choices should be eliminated first from this question?

C. Mickey mouse

Shea wanted to memorize the year that Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. A good rhyme for her to learn would be

C. On December 7, 1941 Japan attacked with the early sun.

Before meeting with a teacher about a test, the student should

C. Prepare questions to ask

If a student asks you to email your homework to copy, you should

C. Remind them to watch the lecture again

What should a student do with their notes after class?

C. Rewrite the notes to better understand and learn the information

How does rewriting your notes help best during the actual test?

C. Rewriting helps the student remember the information better

Types of response questions can include:

C. Short answer, fill in the blank, and short essay

Marci doesn't have a lot of money and has heard tutors are very expensive. Marci

C. Should check with upperclassmen for help

Urban areas have high populations and extensive resources. Most urban areas are considered to be metropolitan. The opposite of urban is rural.

C. Summary

The S in SQRW stands for

C. Survey

Where should Geri look to find the other lessons in the chapter on Government and Society?

C. Table of Contents

If you are tired or just cannot seem to understand the material,

C. Take a break and return to the chapter later

Your friend is a very good football player, but if he doesn't bring his grades up, he may be kicked off the team. What type of study strategy would you suggest he try?

C. Tap out information to a rhythm to help him remember it

Study groups help to develop which occupational skill that may be useful in a professional setting?

C. Team Building

Special breathing to avoid test anxiety should include

C. Ten slow breaths

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?

C. The Librarian because she manages all the school's informational resources

Alisha's teacher usually includes lots of comments on student tests to help them understand why their answers were incorrect. These comments are important to Alisha's study guide because

C. The comments could provide insight to the topics the teacher feels are important to study

A chart offers many possibilities for

C. The number of categories included in the chart

"Teachers gave 18.5% more homework in 2007 than in 2005."

C. The topic is too narrow

Which question may be used to start your initial research about "Global Warming"?

C. When did global warming first become a concern?

The main difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is

C. Who is setting the goal

Taylor found a list of antonyms in the dictionary entry for the word "subsidy." What are antonyms?

C. Word that mean the opposite of subsidy

The first step in creating any acronym is to

C. Write down the information you need to know

Who should you ask about how to start a study group for your Spanish class?

C. Your Teacher

An example of a credible site would be

C. Your school's site

A graphic organizer can be used for

C. any subject

A study guide can be created

C. both of these

The purpose of critical reading is to____________a text.

C. evaluate

Which organizational aid allows time to be shown in a picture?

C. graphs

Creating a grocery list

Categorization

Identifying each amendment in the sections of the constitution

Categorization

"Rewards you for accomplishments"

Check in on your progress

All information is clearly identified and easy to find within the source

Content

How information is structured

Content

During a speech, projected information should be in a Times New Roman, no smaller than____pt.

D, 30

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?

D, All of these

Kayla needs to match six different types of exercises to three different muscle groups and write an essay about how they are related. Which memorization technique might work BEST for her?

D, Categorization

A thesaurus is used to ______.

D, Find the synonyms and antonyms of a word

In which sections of your organizer should the outline be located?

D, None of these

Urban- city, metropolitan Suburban- outskirts of a large town Rural- farmland

D, Vocab

Matching the information to be learned to the appropriate memorization technique allows for

D, all of these

Outlines use________to identify various levels of information

D, all of these

How many times each day should you practice when preparing for a speech?

D. 3

A source must be cited

D. A source should always be cited

Ansel tries to get his studying done anyway he can. He always has so much to do: work, practice and Science Club. What does Ansel need?

D. A study routine

After a break, always review your work to

D. Activate prior knowledge

Extrinsic statements originate in

D. All of These

In order to help pinpoint which topics might be covered on a test, a student should review _____.

D. All of the ABove

Atlases may contain which type of maps?

D. All of the above

Cheating may result in

D. All of the above

Graphs can be used to

D. All of the above

A study space should be

D. All of these

A thesaurus can

D. All of these

A topic list should contain

D. All of these

Before a response test, a student should

D. All of these

Informational references are available in which format?

D. All of these

Selecting "exergaming is a healthy activity" for the topic in this lecture was a good idea because

D. All of these

The 5 paragraph essay format includes

D. All of these

Those who possess intrinsic motivation are more likely to

D. All of these

What can a student do to identify vocabulary words in their notes?

D. All of these

Which of these is source for finding general information and ideas about your topic?

D. All of these

Who creates a rubric?

D. All of these

Which do you need more of in order to increase your reading speed?

D. All three are needed equally

The first letter of each word in a phrase can be made into

D. An acronym

Academic integrity only relates to

D. Any academic situation

Where can you find ideas for pre-questioning?

D. Any of these

What statement should you use if you do not recall the exact date of an event?

D. Any of these will work

If you do not understand a topic from class, the best way to clarify it is to

D. Ask the teacher

Which of the following strategies will help you to stay focused and on topic while writing your essay?

D. Both 'a' and 'b'

Which visual aid component accompanies a photograph to provide further meaning?

D. Caption

Which visual aid would help you understand the meaning behind a photograph?

D. Caption

Placing pieces of information into groups to remember them better is called

D. Categorizing

If you notice files being transferred to or from your computer

D. Close the Internet session and tell the lab instructor

Creating a map of your current knowledge is called __________.

D. Concept mapping

Acronyms use the__________ of each word in a phrase

D. First Letter

What should not be tolerated in your study group?

D. Getting upset if someone doesn't understand the material

To begin your speech, you may want to try an

D. Icebreaker

The purpose of outlining each step in a goal is to

D. Identify each requirement

A concept map can help in understanding difficult material by

D. Identifying relationships among topics

John has decided he needs to work harder on his Social Studies project. Then, his teacher says if he gets a good grade in Social Studies, he may be eligible for a special scholarship for college. What type of motivation is present here?

D. Intrinsic to extrinsic

Instant Messaging during your class session is okay if

D. Its never a good idea

In order to find last season's batting averages for his favorite baseball players, Jose should look in a Sport's

D. None of these

One of the advantages of including a mind map in your notes is

D. None of these

Tanya would like to learn the impact a massive wildfire has on a particular animal habitat. Which type of memorization strategy would you recommend she uses to learn that information?

D. None of these

The R in SQRW stands for

D. None of these

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.

D. None of these

Which is NOT a reason to use a calendar?

D. None of these

Which is an intrinsic goal created from an external motivator?

D. None of these

Which aid might you use to find your principal on the faculty phone list?

D. Organizational chart

Asking questions when something is unclear is part of

D. Personal responsibility

Three steps to answering test questions correctly include

D. Reading, underlining, eliminating

The strategy in which you learn something by repeating it over and over is called

D. Repetition

Memorization strategies can include

D. Repetition and flashcards

Sandra was quite overwhelmed by her final exam. Many of the test questions were difficult to answer, and she felt like she would not be able to complete the exam. What would you suggest Sandra do?

D. Sandra should answer the easy questions first. Then she should go back and reevaluate the more difficult question.

The events over the course of a year happen one at a time, therefore a timeline would be appropriate. The timeline must be presented

D. The way which best describes the events

Which factor affects reading speed the most?

D. These are all equal factors

Converse is a ___________of conversation.

D. Variation

Cover pages should include

D. all if these

A common component of visual aids is a

D. all of the above

Creating a study guide is useful because a study guide

D. all of the above

An example of a graphic organizer is

D. all of these

Conventions are

D. all of these

It is a good idea to increase your reading speed while

D. all of these

Online encyclopedias may contain

D. all of these

Prereading activities include

D. all of these

Synthesizing information can be done by creating

D. all of these

Timelines show

D. all of these

Visual aids should be

D. all of these

Where might you find help if material becomes truly difficult?

D. all of these

Which sections should you survey while reading difficult material?

D. all of these

Who can you talk to if you are having problems reading difficult material?

D. all of these

Test anxiety occurs

D. any of these

To determine which countries are part of the African nations, you should reference a

D. political map

Graphical information can be useful in

D.All subjects

According to your lecture, what do successful students do?

D.Make studying part of their daily routine

You have to see a task be done by someone else before you like to try it. You might be a

D.Visual learner

Science lab, bring water and sodium

Daily organizer

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

Describes an image

Diagram

Grade

Evaluate

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

I do chores because my parents expect everyone to help with housework

Extrinsic

"DaVinci created 24 angels in the sky," is an example of the rhyming strategy.

False

"I read my notes, what else can I do?" This is an example of active studying.

False

'Only' is an example of a qualified term.

False

'To get a scholarship' is not an achievable goal.

False

A benefit to applying SQRW to your reading is faster reading abilities.

False

A calendar will not be helpful in planning your study schedule.

False

A flowchart identifies the order of events.

False

A goal does not need to be realistic. If you can imagine it happening, you can make it happen.

False

A good study group contains all of the same types of people.

False

A graphic organizer is a written out explanation of similarities and differences among topics.

False

A high quality paper is judged by what is written in the content.

False

A note organizer is not important if you know how to take good notes.

False

A notes organizer should be very specific and be in exactly the same format every time you take notes.

False

A person must fit somewhere in the auditory, visual or kinesthetic learning styles.

False

A person will never use a visual aid outside of the classroom.

False

A quote made by the President does not need to be cited because he is a public figure.

False

A rhyme can only be used for concepts learned in Science class.

False

A rubric explains how your teacher will determine how many points each test is worth over the course of a semester.

False

A site that wants to sell you something by sending you repeated emails is usually a credible site.

False

A source only needs to be cited right after the quote was used in the paper or report.

False

A student's study habits include academic activities that are completed once in a while.

False

A study group is not a place to share ideas on how to study.

False

A suspicious person you meet in a chat room cannot get access into your computer if you move to a new chat room.

False

A symbol in a pictograph can only count as one unit..

False

A synonym is a part of speech.

False

A synonym is a word that means the opposite of a listed word.

False

A teacher will never give a student any additional information about a test in a one-on-one meeting because it would not be fair to the other students.

False

A technique to generate ideas is called questioning.

False

A thesis statement makes up the entire first paragraph of your paper.

False

A tutor can only focus on what you are studying right now.

False

A tutor helps you on schoolwork, but only at the pace your teacher sets.

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

Academic integrity only relates to cheating.

False

Active listening is not possible while taking notes during a lecture.

False

All Internet reference pages are contain true, credible information.

False

All memorization techniques can be applied to any type of 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 acronym can only stand for a single word.

False

An almanac is a thesaurus.

False

An atlas is a book of statistical data.

False

An atlas is a collection of statistical data ranging one year.

False

Another name for a chart is "Venn diagram."

False

Another term for an organizational aid is 'assistive image'.

False

Answers to response questions should always be written in complete sentences.

False

As long as you set aside time everyday to study, it doesn't matter when you get it done.

False

Asking a teacher about what might be on a test is not a useful study strategy.

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 able to open and close windows is not a primary technology skill.

False

Calendars cannot help you plan activities more than one month away.

False

Captions do not provide any additional information about a photograph.

False

Captions support the use of a map by supplying proportional measurement information.

False

Cause and effect graphic organizers compare and contrast dates and events.

False

Combining information is called analyzing.

False

Comments from the teacher on past assignments are useless in creating your study guide.

False

Compare and contrast graphic organizers identify only similarities among sets of information.

False

Computers are not simple enough to be used by the common citizen. -John Howard, 1975.

False

Computers in the school computer lab are safe from any viruses.

False

Creating a checklist of activities is not a helpful strategy for determining what to study for an upcoming test.

False

Creating a study guide cannot increase your confidence about the material that may be covered on a test.

False

Creating a thesis statement is the first step in developing your topic.

False

Creative elements distract from the true meaning of a paper.

False

Critical thinking comes naturally to everyone.

False

Critically thinking about a subject is the same as memorizing all the information you can about the subject.

False

Deciding you need to get a "good" job because that is what "smart" people do, reflects intrinsic motivation.

False

Definitions and vocabulary words can never be part of response questions.

False

Diagrams can only be presented as a simple drawing with labels.

False

Dictionaries provide only a word's definition.

False

Dictionaries, appendices and title pages are all text aids.

False

Downloading information may not be safe, but pictures and graphics are okay because they do not contain viruses.

False

During a meeting with a teacher about what might be on a test, you will not need to ask specific questions about content.

False

During prereading, it is not important to pay attention to visual aids.

False

Eliminating choices to help identify the best answer is not a valid and useful test taking strategy.

False

Essay tests tend to focus on facts and information recall.

False

Fill in the blank answers usually require a statement with supporting details for the answer to be correct.

False

Flashcards work best if you say the information in your head to yourself over and over.

False

For a statement to be considered false, every part of the sentence must be false.

False

Formulas and vocabulary are considered major subject areas.

False

Glossaries are usually located at the front of a text or document.

False

Good timelines are created using special software.

False

Guidewords are located at the bottom of a dictionary page.

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

How you like to study has nothing to do with your learning style.

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 do not make it to your online class, another teacher will tell you what you missed.

False

If you must use an outline for an essay answer, you do not need to use complete thoughts.

False

If you only use part of a quotation, it is not necessary to include a citation.

False

Images cannot be considered sources.

False

In this lesson, to "associate concepts" means to describe their differences.

False

Information written on the board does not need to be copied into tests and will probably not be on any test.

False

Informational references provide only a limited amount of specific statistical information.

False

Intrinsic motivation reflects desires that others have.

False

It doesn't matter how much sleep you get before the night of a big test.

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 important to remember everything you read, the first time you read it.

False

It is likely that the first idea you have for a thesis will be perfect.

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 not possible to identify subgroups within organizational charts.

False

It is okay if your goal is not clear because you will be able to define it along the way.

False

It is okay to download information without asking a lab instructor as long as it is for your online class.

False

It is only necessary to underline information in the question, not the answer choices.

False

It takes an artistic touch to create a meaningful timeline.

False

Jamie would like to identify the similarities and differences among seven different types of flowers. Jamie should use a Venn diagram as the best compare and contrast graphic organizer for her project.

False

Just writing down your grades after each test does not count as monitoring progress.

False

Knowing how to develop an outline well is very easy, and most students can create quality outlines in one attempt.

False

Knowing how to write and present a quality paper is a skill you will only use in high school.

False

Knowing who writes the source isn't important, as long as the information is correct.

False

Like notes from an organizer, notes from an outline should be rewritten for better understanding of information.

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

Motivation to read faster is not a factor in your reading speed.

False

No extra effort is needed in order to think critically.

False

Once information is memorized, a student does not need to revisit that information because it is permanently stored in their brain for later recall.

False

One of the benefits of Internet reference sites is that the information comes from one place and only focuses on one area of a given topic.

False

Only people who really need help in understanding the material truly benefit from study groups.

False

Open book tests usually require students to recall facts and basic information about key concepts and topics.

False

Organizational charts are used to identify statistical data.

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

Picturing a lush location within a rain forest to remember what types of plants grow there is a form of categorization.

False

Potential test questions should not be part of a study guide because they will always be reviewed in your study group.

False

Prereading is a set of activities which prepare the learner for taking a test.

False

Public speaking is a skill you will probably never use outside of school.

False

Questions about the content of your notes belong in the "Content" section of your organizer.

False

Reading for subject content follows the same steps as reading for entertainment.

False

Reading, writing and saying the information to be learned is the visualization technique.

False

Repetition is a strategy where you do something only once.

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

Reviewing old tests and quizzes will not help you determine what will be on a test because teachers don't like to give students hints about what could be on future tests.

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

Setting up a meeting with your teacher will not present an opportunity to find out what types of questions will be on an essay test.

False

Similar to taking notes with an organizer, writing complete sentences within an outline is a good idea.

False

Statements with absolute terms are always false.

False

Students who understand what the teacher is saying do not need to take notes.

False

Study groups are always confusing and unorganized.

False

Study guides are only useful for large, important tests.

False

Studying Spanish because you want to visit Spain one day is an example of extrinsic motivation.

False

Studying graphic aids is not part of SQRW.

False

Subject content is material learned during extra-curricular activities.

False

Synthesizing notes into graphic organizers will probably not help you to remember information for your test.

False

Tables do not include numerical data.

False

Taking an online class doesn't require any special skills.

False

Taking notes allows your mind to wander, but still capture important information.

False

Taking notes during the survey step is very important.

False

Taking notes while surveying is very important to identify what you do and do not understand.

False

Talking about coursework with friends does not count as proactive communication.

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

Teachers will tell you everything you need to know about creating high quality papers.

False

Teaching someone else how to solve a problem will not help you remember how to do it for yourself.

False

Test anxiety appears only before an exam.

False

Text aids are references regarding a variety of information on multiple topics.

False

Text books are not a good source for finding ideas about what to study because the teachers make up the test questions.

False

The Q in SQRW stands for Quiet: find a quiet place to read.

False

The appendix is located directly after a title page.

False

The beginning of each supporting paragraph can be vague because you will include additional details in the rest of the paragraph.

False

The date your Science project is due should be recorded on a daily organizer.

False

The first read through for subject content is to memorize the details of the chapter.

False

The information given to you by your teachers is always accurate and should never be questioned.

False

The letters for an acronym must form a new, real word.

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 beautiful contestant won the pageant. "Beautiful" has a negative connotation.

False

The most efficient way to memorize multiple layers of information all at once is to use flashcards.

False

The questions from SQRW should never ask to define vocabulary words.

False

The way of speaking a word is called its origin.

False

There is no need to eliminate answers if you already know which answer choice is correct.

False

There is nothing you can do before test day to avoid test anxiety.

False

Timelines only include numerical data.

False

To analyze means to think about how you feel about a problem.

False

To be fully prepared for a speech, a student should memorize their speech one week in advance and practice three times everyday.

False

To find the amount of people who have ordered cable, you would reference a physical map.

False

To find the distance between two locations, one should use a legend.

False

To keep your audience interested in your speech, you should provide them with as many details as possible about the topic.

False

To locate the depth of the Great Lakes, you should look on a data map.

False

To reflect about a problem means to ask yourself about any possible 'what ifs.'

False

To summarize means to give three examples and several supporting details for each.

False

To synthesize means to compare and contrast information.

False

Understanding key vocabulary makes no difference in reading speed.

False

Up to 10 people is a good guideline for the size of your study group.

False

Using NBA instead of National Basketball Association is an example of an acronymic sentence.

False

Using a personal key to denote vocabulary within outlines is unnecessary.

False

Using personal keys when outlining answers to your SQRW questions is useless.

False

Using your friend's list of key topics that might be on an open book test is sufficient preparation for the test.

False

Visiting the library to seek books on your current topic will not help you in determining what to study.

False

Whales are growing at a rate unseen ever before.-San Diego Zoo, 1967.

False

What your cover page looks like says nothing about the content inside.

False

When it comes to getting a good night's sleep, the warmer your room is, the deeper you will sleep.

False

Wikipedia is an online atlas.

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 do not need to use a citation if the information was found on a public Web site.

False

You will be safe from downloading viruses as long as you have software to monitor your computer.

False

Your study space does not need to be quiet as long as you can ignore any noise coming from the space.

False

Identifies sequences

Flowchart

Includes decision points

Flowchart

Provides insight to cause and effect via ordered events:

Flowchart

Sentence length varies

Fluency

Government: the form or system of rule by which a state, community, etc., is governed

Glossary

Is presented in alphabetical order

Glossary

Geography Notes I. The World A. Continents of the World 1. Africa The World

Heading

"Recognize barriers that would prevent you from reaching your goal."

Identify Obstacles

Ex: apes, gorls and mnkys.

Include as is

Native American< 5% of the population

Include as is

w/o water mammals will die

Include as is

Lists words and page numbers where the words can be found

Index

Can relate well to others

Interpersonal

Easily expresses their feelings

Intrapersonal

May keep a journal

Intrapersonal

I love horses and want to be a veterinarian

Intrinsic

Cereal bars are a healthy alternative to candy bars.

Just Right

Remembering that a military Captain wears a "cap"

Keywords

Visualizing a game of "tag" to remember the meaning of contagious

Keywords

May fidget during class

Kinesthetic learners

Shows data over time

Line Graph

Helps to identify trends

Line graph

"Identifies items you might need"

Locate resources

"Identifies necessary help"

Locate resources

Likes to study with music in the background

Musical

A___________will help you to understand how a President gets elected through the general election process.

Not A

Jana feels playing MP3s helps her sleep at night. So the night before a big test, she should

Not A

Most teachers develop fill in the blank questions from their

Not A

Once Amy got to the end of her essay, she realized that she had not directly addressed the prompt. Luckily, Amy had some of her test time left. The best solution for Amy would be to __________________.

Not A

Response questions generally focus on

Not A

Sandra notices the dark line separating each of the countries on the map of Europe. What line is she looking at?

Not A

The purpose of concept-mapping is to

Not A

Once you have chosen a topic, what should you do before beginning the research process?

Not A or B

A way to categorize information and point you to where to find that information is called

Not A or C

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

Not A or C

The objectivity of a site relates to its

Not A.

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

Not Aviable to him everyday

"I study to get good grades because my parents want to send me to the college of my choice." This is an

Not B

"Recycling is an important part of keeping our planet clean."

Not B

Potential test questions should

Not B

Story and Journey Systems are techniques for

Not B

Where should you look in order to find words as they are used in a variety of contexts?

Not B

Which of the following should appear on a weekly schedule?

Not B

Which is the best thesis statement?

Not B or D

"What if you had no way to earn money?'

Not C

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 C

Annaleigh looked at a line graph to see the amount of rainfall over the entire year. Why did she choose a line graph?

Not C

Best answer tests include

Not C

Flowcharting clarifies what will happen in a process or

Not C

Gary is using several charts and tables to learn about patterns of migratory birds. Which information reference is he most likely using?

Not C

Information should be________to ensure more than one source provides the same factual information.

Not C

Maps can include which of the following?

Not C

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.

Not C

To "know your audience," you should identify what they

Not C

What type of map uses relief shading to simulate the appearance of sunlight and shadows?

Not C

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.

Not C

Which graph's X and Y axis can be most easily manipulated in order to make the results appear more favorable?

Not C

Which statement identifies what the students will be graded on?

Not C

Alex wrote the sentence: The big dog was really fat. He ate a lot.

Not D

Brian has surveyed his chapter and is reading for subject content for the first time. What question should he ask himself?

Not D

Critical reading is a

Not D

If you copy your answers directly from the book, your teacher may

Not D

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.

Not D

To determine what to study, one should first

Not D

Which organizational aid can be used to draw conclusions about events in history?

Not D

On a vocabulary list within a study guide, definitions should be written

Not a

Which of these would best be used to record homework assignments?

Not b

Which part of a map shows the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground?

Not boundary line

Answers to your questions should be written in which format?

Not c or d

_________ is where the author does not include his personal feelings about the content.

Objectivity

Identifies a hierarchy

Organinzational chart

Identifies personal relationships

Organizational chart

1600-1680 - England

Origin

Issac Newton's law of gravity

Personal Idea

To find where the Amazon river meets the rain forest, you would reference a

Physical Map

May indicate elevation

Physical Maps

To find how many cities are on the coast of California, you would reference a

Political map

May indicate governmental territories

Political maps

(tahyp)

Pronunciation

George Washington may have been afraid of snakes.

Qualified

Address information asked by your teacher

Question

Provides purpose to your reading

Question

Two girls find an MP3 player at the park. They try for three weeks to find the owner, but cannot. Now, Cynthia and Adrianne are arguing about which of them owns the MP3 player. You have to take all the information into account and decide who will get to keep the player, so you begin to ask them questions so you can uncover the truth.

Question

This is the first activity in the repetition strategy

Read

Ponder

Reflect

Rotating your neck during a test

Relaxation

Learning several multiplication facts

Repetition

This activity allows the brain to recover

Rest

This activity should be done after a brief rest

Revisit

Along with plants, animals also need water

Rewrite

Singing "You and me are free" to remember the strategy for using the Underground Railroad.

Rhyming

Never misuse your personal information

Safe Sites

"Creates a path to follow"

Set a timeline

Easily pictures what an environment might look like

Spatial

Categorizes information

Table

Summarizes statistical data

Table

Government and Society.......200

Table of contents

Provides chapter titles and subheadings

Table of contents

Graduation

Term Calender

Homecoming dance

Term Calender

Spring Break

Term Calender

Comparing the events of a story to what was going on in the world at the time the story was written

Timeline

The years various books were published

Timeline

Tells when and where a book was published

Title page

Candy bars taste good.

Too broad

Smoking contributes to air pollution.

Too broad

20% of smokers decide to quit everyday.

Too narrow

Geography Notes I. The World A. Continents of the World 1. Africa Continents of the World

Topic

"Frogs are never red." This is an absolute statement.

True

"I am a good student" is an example of a positive self-talk statement.

True

"Noun" is a part of speech.

True

'Aim' is another word for 'goal.'

True

'All monkeys have tails' is an absolute statement.

True

'Some' is an example of a qualified term.

True

A Venn diagram is a graphic organizer.

True

A basic prereading technique is identifying what you do and do not know about a particular topic.

True

A benefit of using association is that it allows the learner to be creative and have fun.

True

A benefit to applying SQRW to your reading is more efficient study time.

True

A clean locker may influence your academic success.

True

A concept map is a graphic organizer.

True

A dictionary is a type of reference book.

True

A dictionary provides definitions for listed words.

True

A fill in the blank question is considered a response question.

True

A graphic organizer is a visual representation.

True

A label shows the name of a feature on a map.

True

A legend contains pictures or symbols used on a map.

True

A legend or key can be applied to all graphs, but may not always be present.

True

A little creativity goes a long way with most teachers.

True

A notes organizer can be simple or complex, as long as the user understands how it works.

True

A piece of information that is considered common knowledge does not need a citation.

True

A rubric is a scoring tool.

True

A short essay answer usually requires one or two supporting details to your answer.

True

A strong example of using keywords would be the word "top," to remember that topography means the study of the tops and bottoms of mountains and valleys.

True

A student should always read the directions to a test or question so they know what is expected of them when answering the questions.

True

A student's study habits are a good indicator of whether or not academic success is important to them.

True

A study group can help improve your confidence in a subject.

True

A study group should stay around 3-6 people.

True

A study routine includes when, how and where study activities take place.

True

A teacher can use a rubric to inform students of an assignment's requirements.

True

A teacher may be able to assist you in finding a tutor.

True

A technology or lab instructor needs to know that you have downloaded information for your online class to a school computer.

True

A test's directions often clarify any questions a student might have about answering a response question.

True

A textbook can be a useful source when seeking the answers to the questions from your notes organizer.

True

A thesaurus is a type of reference.

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 timeline may identify the cause or effect of an event.

True

A traditional thesaurus may be used if an online thesaurus cannot be located because the information is the same in both types.

True

A tutor can help a student who is nervous about schoolwork.

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

Almost any concept can be made into an acronym if you use creativity.

True

An acronymic sentence does not need to be a realistic statement.

True

An acronymic sentence should list the information you are trying to remember in the correct order.

True

An atlas is an informational reference.

True

An encyclopedia contains big picture information on specific topics.

True

An important step in preparing for a response test is to develop a study guide.

True

An interview can be considered a source.

True

An online thesaurus contains the same information as a traditional thesaurus.

True

Analyzing means to look at all the parts of a problem to see how they relate to each other.

True

Another name for a chart is "Matrix."

True

Applying critical thinking skills is an effective way to avoid being sidetracked by irrational thoughts.

True

Asking questions is an important part of taking high quality notes.

True

Asking your audience a question about themselves is an icebreaker.

True

Atlases may provide physical or political information about an area.

True

Avoiding e-distractions is important in online learning.

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

Calendars are useful to track homework assignments.

True

Categorizing means to place information into groups.

True

Concept maps should contain as much information about a subject as you can remember.

True

Creating a chant that rhymes to remember information is a memorization technique.

True

Creating a front page to your rewritten notes helps to bring meaning to the information inside of it.

True

Creating a list of states and the people from those state who signed the Declaration of Independence is an example of categorizing.

True

Credible sources always identify the author.

True

Credible sources should explicitly identify the purpose or intent of the information included in a source.

True

Critical reading is a process.

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

Crossing out answers that could not possibly be correct is called 'eliminating answers.'

True

Definitions for a text's vocabulary words can be found in the glossary.

True

Diagrams describe where something is located.

True

Dictionaries are considered a resource allowed in an open book test.

True

Discussion is a technique to clarify possible questions you have about a topic.

True

During the second read through, you should only be covering material that you did not understand the first time.

True

During the test, simply writing down one or two key words from your practice outline may help you to remember the rest of the outline.

True

Each criteria for a rubric has a corresponding point value.

True

Each type of reading requires a different rate of speed.

True

Eliminating silly or impossible answers should be done first when crossing out possible answer choices.

True

Encyclopedias are generally designed to be easy to use.

True

Essay tests require students to present information with complete thoughts.

True

Evaluating means to judge if information is 'reliable' or 'unreliable.'

True

Experiencing painful stomachaches before a test could mean you have test anxiety.

True

Exploring a general idea is the first step in developing your topic.

True

For open book tests, you don't need to know everything, just where to find everything.

True

Google Maps is an online atlas.

True

Graphic organizers may help you better understand information you wrote down in your notes.

True

Graphic organizers reorganize information.

True

Graphic organizers synthesize information for better understanding.

True

Graphs can be used to estimate information not represented on the graph.

True

Guidewords are located at the top of a dictionary page.

True

Handouts and PowerPoint slides are visual aids.

True

Having all your study materials in one place helps to keep your study materials organized.

True

Having different types of people in your study group will make it stronger.

True

High quality papers are well written.

True

History and Science are considered major subject areas.

True

If a source is missing the author's name, its authority has been compromised.

True

If earning higher grades is important to you, you are likely to study more.

True

If you are not able to complete a question right away, clues to the answer may be hidden in other test questions.

True

If you do not recall the exact date of an event, it is okay to use a general time reference instead.

True

If you don't know the answer to a short answer question, a guess made with common sense is likely to earn you more points than leaving the answer blank.

True

If you get discouraged while reading difficult material, do not stop reading.

True

If you have a rubric, "your teacher can prove you knew what you were supposed to do."

True

If you have selected a topic that you do not like, you should change your topic.

True

If you need clarification about information in your notes, you can write a question down in the "Questions" section of your organizer.

True

If you think a piece of information will be on an upcoming test, you should always write it in your notes.

True

If you use a rubric, you can estimate your grade without even showing the assignment to a teacher.

True

If you use a rubric, you can grade your assignment before you turn it in.

True

In order to take quality notes, a student should have read the assigned chapter before listening to the lecture.

True

Including quotes in your paper can bring additional meaning to the content.

True

Indices, appendices and title pages are all text aids.

True

Information found on public web sites should be referenced with a citation.

True

It is acceptable to ask questions about a lecture after class.

True

It is possible to turn extrinsic factors into intrinsic motivators.

True

It is the student's responsibility to meet the expectations identified by a rubric.

True

Johnny is always wide awake first thing in the morning. This would be a good time for him to study because it is when he has the most energy.

True

Just as classes can be offered online, tutoring can be offered online as well.

True

Kayla should look over the Science chapter's headings, vocabulary and summaries before she attempts to begin taking notes.

True

Knowing the definitions of key vocabulary will make reading faster and easier.

True

Knowing your learning style may increase your GPA.

True

Looking back on class assignments is a good place to find clues about what to study for upcoming tests.

True

Maps can be used to identify populations of various areas.

True

Maps can be used to show the size of a state.

True

Math and Language Arts are major subject areas.

True

Memorizing basic facts to include in your essays is an important part of essay preparation.

True

Misspelled words or poor grammar may make your essay hard to understand, which will affect your grade.

True

Most Internet reference sites are free to use.

True

Most students overestimate their skill level and abilities to take open book tests.

True

Motivation can be determined by what other people expect from you.

True

Motivation is a force that influences your actions.

True

Multimedia references may contain videos about a given topic.

True

Multiple Intelligence Theory explains that not everyone is 'book smart.'

True

Never treat what is on Wikipedia as the whole and complete truth.

True

No one is a critical thinker all the time.

True

Objectivity relates to why a source was written.

True

On a five question essay test, five outlined responses may earn more points than two questions answered completely.

True

One can find mountain ranges, elevation levels, and deserts on a physical map.

True

One should employ effort to reach a goal.

True

One should not trust a source if the authorship is hidden.

True

One should read every possible answer to a multiple choice question before selecting a final answer.

True

One way to get people to pay attention to your presentation is to give them candy for answering questions about it.

True

Online resources are considered "multimedia."

True

Open book tests are about problem solving and applying information.

True

Organizational aids are applicable to any subject area.

True

Outlining involves arranging topics or ideas in relationship to each other.

True

Outlining is the first step in writing an essay answer.

True

Outlining your notes can be done before, during or after information is presented.

True

Pie graphs are supposed to always represent 100% of the described information.

True

Planning for an essay test is just as important as how you write the essays during the test.

True

Political maps can be used to determine which country a city is located in.

True

Pre-questioning identifies a purpose for reading.

True

Preparation is the key to doing well on an open book test.

True

Preparing your body is just as important and preparing your mind on test day.

True

Pretending that each option of a multiple choice question is actually a true-false question is a legitimate test taking strategy.

True

Primary technology skills are skills that are necessary for success in online education.

True

Problem solving is another name for critical thinking.

True

Public speaking is a good skill to develop for use in the workplace.

True

Questioning means to envision other possible outcomes to a problem.

True

Reading aloud slows reading speed.

True

Reading quickly is a skill that must be practiced.

True

Reflecting means to consider what you will do with certain information.

True

Repetition benefits auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners.

True

Rewriting notes for a study guide reinforces the information for better recall during a test.

True

Rewritten notes are the "meat" of a study guide.

True

Rhyming means to connect a rhymed phrase or poem with a concept to be learned.

True

Rubrics tell you the points possible for each part of an assignment.

True

Secondary technology skills are skills that may be improved as the online class progresses.

True

Sequential means "in order".

True

Slow, deep breaths may help you relax before a test.

True

Sometimes teachers use questions from chapter tests and quizzes on future unit tests.

True

Sometimes when people procrastinate, they do unimportant tasks before the important ones.

True

Sources should contain factual information.

True

Statements with qualified terms tend to be true.

True

Staying organized is a strategy used to help you be prepared for anything.

True

Students have a right to know how their grades are determined.

True

Subject content is material learned in a major subject.

True

Talking about a subject with classmates can be considered activating prior knowledge.

True

Talking to a friend about your test anxiety may help to relieve symptoms.

True

Text aids are sources of information regarding the contents of a book or document.

True

The association strategy is used to help memorize information.

True

The company's CEO is very stingy with money. "Stingy" has a negative connotation.

True

The complete process for learning through repetition is to read, write, say, rest and revisit the information.

True

The first activity in test preparation is to determine what the test will be about.

True

The first rule in goal setting is not to underestimate yourself.

True

The first step in categorizing information is to create the categories.

True

The first time a word was used can be traced through etymology.

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 information you bring into an open book test should be organized for fastest possible retrieval.

True

The look-away method should be used to understand material, rather than memorize it.

True

The paragraphs in an essay should always be written in complete sentences.

True

The purpose of organizing notes before a test is to combine information from various sources for efficient studying.

True

The reader must understand the author's position in order to use the source correctly.

True

The school Librarian will be able to tell you if the school has a subscription to CD-ROM or online references.

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

Thesauruses list words that have the same, or nearly the same, meanings.

True

Timelines show relationships among events.

True

To "synthesize" means to combine information to create new information.

True

To categorize information means to group similar pieces of information together.

True

To create a useful study guide, a student should rewrite information found in lecture and text book notes.

True

To understand the organization of how a bill becomes a law, a flow chart, not a Venn diagram, is best.

True

Topics that are too broad cover too much information.

True

Topics with problems or controversies are strong topic ideas.

True

Tutors can be inexpensive, or possibly free.

True

Underlining words and highlighting dates are part of a student's personal note taking key.

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 a graphic organizer may help you learn information better.

True

Using acronyms can help you to memorize information easier.

True

Using images can increase one's understanding of given information.

True

Using information in context is a skill teachers are looking for on essay tests.

True

Visual aids help keep everyone on the same page when it comes to understanding concepts with lots of working parts.

True

Visual aids should compliment what the speaker is saying.

True

Visual aids summarize main ideas and key points.

True

Visualizing and categorizing are strategies for remembering information.

True

When and how you communicate with your teachers is a study habit.

True

When creating your own online resource, you may be cultivating technology and research skills.

True

When it comes to essay tests, understanding the relationships among concepts is more important than memorizing facts and details.

True

When reading difficult material, you should always begin with surveying the content.

True

When using a thesaurus, it is beneficial to remember that similar words often have different implied meanings.

True

When you first read material, always determine the difficulty level.

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 have been excited about the next basketball season since last year. The date of basketball tryouts should be recorded on your term calendar.

True

You should have as few materials as possible during an open book test, but with as much concise information as you can fit into them.

True

You should take notes on anything you think might be on a test, even if it breaks every "good" note taking guideline.

True

You will probably read a mystery novel much faster than a Science textbook.

True

Your audience should be a part of your presentation.

True

Your learning style impacts the ways you remember information.

True

Your personal feelings about a topic affect how you absorb information on that topic.

True

Your study group should create a plan about how and what to study.

True

Your study guide should include important dates of events even if you think you will not be tested on them.

True

Your teacher may know who would like to join your study group.

True

Comparing the similarities and differences among authors

Venn diagram

Describing the aftermath of a house fire

Visualozation

Putting supporting details and evidence into your own words

Write

"Establishes a commitment to the goal"

Write it down

"Makes the goal real"

Write it down

Including a flowchart in your open book test materials will help to

b. Present information in chronological order

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?

c. Decrease her speed to better understand the technical information

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?

c. List all of the formulas on a separate sheet of paper

In order to "know your audience," you should be aware of

d. All of these

Provide examples which support your argument, either for or against, raising the driving age to 18.

d. all of these

Rate

evaluate

The dates of Spring Break should be included on your weekly calendar.

false

Describes a process

flowchart

Repeating, "I will succeed."

positive self talk

Eating a good breakfast on test day

preparing your body

Contemplate

reflect

All cattle and barn animals should be fed

rewrite

A quality organization strategy before an open book test includes creating an information retrieval system.

tRUE

Calendars help you plan out your school year.

true