LEARNING FRAMEWORK 1301 CHAPTER 6
In most sciences, it is best to underline or highlight material in the textbook rather than create an outline of the chapter. A. False B. True
A. False
One disadvantage of e-books is that if you make a mistake when highlighting, there is no way to undo it. A. False B. True
A. False
You should read your math textbook the same way you read your psychology textbook. A. False B. True
A. False
You should write full sentences when outlining to ensure that concepts and definitions are fully explained. A. False B. True
A. False
__________ are like portable test questions that allow you to quiz yourself on dates, key terms, and formulas wherever you go. A. Flash cards B. Branching maps C. Wheel maps D. Outlines
A. Flash cards
Anna often has trouble concentrating on her reading — either her roommates distract her, or she wants to go for a run, or she gets text messages from friends wanting to hang out. Which strategy would NOT help Anna maintain her concentration while reading? A. Studying in a public place, such as a coffee shop or student lounge B. Taking a quick walk down the hall during breaks for some brief exercise C. Sitting somewhere quiet where the noise of people won't bother her, like a library D. Turning off her phone while she is doing work and only checking it during designated breaks
A. Studying in a public place, such as a coffee shop or student lounge
Students learn material best when it is presented in chunks of five, seven, or nine. A. True B. False
A. True
__________ is a preview strategy in which you draw a wheel or branching structure to show relationships between main ideas and secondary ideas and how different concepts and terms fit together. A. Chunking B. Mapping C. Highlighting D. Outlining
B. Mapping
How often should you review chapters that were already covered earlier in the term? A. Every couple of days B. Once a week C. Every other week D. Every day
B. Once a week
__________ is the step of active reading that involves looking through your assigned reading again. A. Previewing B. Reviewing C. Reading with concentration D. Marking
B. Reviewing
Textbooks in the humanities are MOST likely to contain which type of information? A. Derivations of formulas B. Stories or essays C. Proofs of theorems D. Descriptions of research
B. Stories or essays
For students learning English, reading slowly and reading more than once can help improve comprehension. A. False B. True
B. True
The information in math textbooks is typically presented through definitions, theorems, and sample problems. A. False B. True
B. True
If you fall behind on your reading, you should NOT __________. A. join a study group to review the material with other students B. forget about what you missed and focus on keeping up with new assignments C. add a few hours to your study time each day to review what you missed D. visit the learning center to talk with a tutor
B. forget about what you missed and focus on keeping up with new assignments
English contains many __________, which are phrases that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of the words. A. roots B. idioms C. suffixes D. prefixes
B. idioms
As you preview the text material, you should __________. A. prepare an abstract of the chapter or assigned pages B. look for connections between the text and the related lecture material C. highlight or underline any information that looks like it might be important D. skip the introduction and move right into the main content of the chapter
B. look for connections between the text and the related lecture material
Kylie's math instructor told the class to refer to the unit conversion charts in the textbook when completing the homework assignment. However, she discovered that these charts weren't in the assigned chapter. Where will Kylie MOST likely find the unit conversion charts in her math textbook? A. Foreword B. Introduction C. Appendix D. Glossary
C. Appendix
Which discipline is NOT one of the social sciences? A. Sociology B. History C. Biology D. Psychology
C. Biology
Maxine has been having some difficulty following along in her history course and wants to make sure that she is reading her textbook as effectively as possible. After taking the VARK Inventory, she learned that she is a read/write learner. With this in mind, which strategy would likely be MOST beneficial for Maxine as she previews her reading assignment? A. Creating flash cards B. Drawing a branching map C. Creating an outline D. Drawing a wheel map
C. Creating an outline
You can BEST monitor your comprehension while reading textbooks by asking which question? A. Have I scheduled enough time for reading and reviewing this? B. Should I draw a wheel map or a branching map? C. Do I understand this? D. Is this likely to be on the test?
C. Do I understand this?
Which part of a textbook contains a list of key words and their definitions? A. Learning objectives B. Appendix C. Glossary D. Preface
C. Glossary
What should you read first when previewing a reading assignment? A. Headings within the chapter B. Chapter summary C. Title of the chapter D. Learning objectives
C. Title of the chapter
During a recent class, Yuri's instructor recommended that students use marking to help improve their comprehension of the assigned reading. But Yuri never used marking in high school because the textbooks belonged to the school and he wasn't allowed to write in them. Thus, he is unsure of how to mark his textbook effectively and asks your advice. What should you tell him? A. Highlight or underline as much information in the chapter as possible. B. Finish marking the whole chapter before you begin taking notes. C. Use the map, outline, or list you created earlier as a guide when deciding what to mark. D. Begin highlighting or underlining information while previewing the chapter.
C. Use the map, outline, or list you created earlier as a guide when deciding what to mark.
If the assigned reading includes a summary, it can usually be found __________. A. in the table of contents B. in the appendix C. at the end of the chapter D. at the beginning of the chapter
C. at the end of the chapter
Dividing a list of terms and definitions into groups of five, seven, or nine is known as __________. A. mapping B. annotating C. chunking D. outlining
C. chunking
The __________ is often an endorsement of a textbook and is written by someone other than the author. A. introduction B. appendix C. foreword D. preface
C. foreword
Listing is a recommended technique specifically for textbooks that __________. A. feature many graphs and charts B. include review questions at the end of each chapter C. introduce many new terms and definitions D. are based on numerous primary sources
C. introduce many new terms and definitions
What is NOT a benefit of mapping a chapter prior to fully reading it? A. It will show how various concepts and terms connect. B. It helps visual learners to better understand the material. C. It will guide your understanding of the relationship between main and secondary ideas. D. It presents information sequentially, with levels indicated by Roman numerals, letters, and numbers.
D. It presents information sequentially, with levels indicated by Roman numerals, letters, and numbers.
__________ is an active reading strategy that involves underlining, highlighting, or annotating as you read. A. Mapping B. Listing C. Outlining D. Marking
D. Marking
__________ is the step in active reading where you develop a purpose for reading and take a first look at an assigned reading before you really tackle the content. A. Annotating B. Highlighting C. Reviewing D. Previewing
D. Previewing
Which statement about learning objectives is NOT true? A. They are usually found at the beginning of the chapter. B. They are the main ideas you are expected to learn from reading the chapter. C. You should read them before skimming the rest of the chapter. D. They provide a list of tables and figures included in the chapter.
D. They provide a list of tables and figures included in the chapter.
A(n) __________ reviews a textbook's overall organization and contents, often chapter by chapter. A. appendix B. foreword C. preface D. introduction
D. introduction
The __________ explains a textbook's organization and gives insight into the author's perspective. A. appendix B. glossary C. foreword D. preface
D. preface
When using the __________ structure to create a map, you place the central idea of the chapter in a circle, then place secondary ideas on lines connected to the circle. A. branching B. chunking C. column D. wheel
D. wheel
