Guidance Semester 1 - Study Guide

what are three sources of extrinsic statements?

1. Parents 2. Teachers 3. Society

When taking notes from a text How they labeled from top to bottom

1. Title 2. topic 3. supporting details

two criteria important to a good study routine.

1. a set place 2. a set time

identify two sources in a text that can categorize information and where to find it

1. an index 2. a table of contents

three results of taking control of your academic success are.

1. higher grades 2. higher self esteem 3. higher confidence

list three steps to answering test questions correctly.

1. read 2. underline 3. eliminate

list the three W's of goal settings

1. what 2. When 3. Will

What is the Best graphic organizer to use when compiling statistics from different sources?

Charts and matrices are good at comparing things from different sources

list three types of response questions.

Fill in the blank, short answer, and short essay

When reading a text and answering associated questions, in what format should you record your answers?

KWL format which means know, what, and learn.

what would be the BEST abbreviations for the 'Laws of Gravity"?

L.O.G

"You may want to write this down" is an example of what type of statement?

a signal statement

to find your personal learning style. who could you ask for an evaluation?

a teacher

what type of listening involves making eye contact with the teacher and writing questions about the content in your notes?

active listening skills

what is the best strategy to ensure you are aware for any subject that might be on a test?

attending each class session

what learning preference might one have who chooses to study in groups.

auditory preferences

in order to be useful, notes need to brief and concise - what is one way of accomplishing this?

avoiding redundancy and writing complete sentences

define extrinsic

desires based on outside sources like parents, teachers, and society

define plagiarism.

fraudulent representation of your own work using someone else's work

because notes need to be brief and concise, recording the personal stories of the teacher is usually avoided. explain an except to this rule.

if you need something to support whatever there lecturing about

when answering short essay questions, where is the best place to look for information on how to answer the questions?

in the test directions

what is a Venn diagram best used for?

it shows relationships among sets of information to show that different things have similarities.

list three areas of focus found in response questions.

key topics, main events, and specific vocabulary

identify a skill that is important to refine in order to improve study habits.

listening skills and participation

there are many consequences of dropping out of school, name one

lower paying jobs

What section of your organizer contains the outline

main ideas

what theory explains the fact that we all learn differently?

multiple intelligence theory

What is an important strategy when taking notes from a lecture?

organizing the notes using outlines

in order to avoid confusion, what should one do before reading all the possible answers of a multiple choice question?

predict the answer.

what is the best strategy when faced with a long, difficult test?

read the questions before you look at the answers and do the easy ones first.

when answering true/false questions, what is a strategy to remember?

reading the instruction and understanding terms

name the type of question 'fill in the blank' questions are considered.

response questions

Name the type of test that depends on the test taker's ability to recall specific information

response test

what is a necessary component of every goal?

setting a timeline

what is usually required in the correct answer for fill in the blank questions?

specific vocabulary

define signal statement

statements used to cue someone in a direction

why are cause and effect graphic organizers useful?

the compare relationship among events

when studying for an exam, it's important to keep notes in the correct order - what needs to be on every page of notes in order to do this.

the date

define multiple learning theory.

the idea that people have different minds and therefore learn things differently.

why is it a good note taking strategy to write everything the teacher outlines on the board, word for word?

there used as main point so that they have something to speak from or to help you remember.

what makes graphic organizers helpful when organizing information

they help us understand why things happen

describe how timelines show events.

they identify an order of events

what is a characteristic of open book test questions?

they test your understanding of the content and not your memorizaiton

what is the advantage of using ac hart to display information?

to easily compare things

why are graphics organizers so useful?

to learn things easier

describe an effective strategy to stay organized

using a calendar or planner

to keep your goal within your skills and abilities, what must you know about yourself?

you must understand your passion and identify obstacles to avoid

what is a consequence of copying answers directly form the internet, a book or a journal article when writing an essay?

you would be committing plagiarism which may get you accused of cheating.

define intrinsic

your own desires