strategies for academic success
What size is a standard margin?
1 inch
For a source to be considered current, it should be no more than________years old
3-4
Which questions are commonly the most confusing type of question?
A and B
After a break, always review your work to
Activate prior knowledge
Acronyms formed from phrases can create
All of the above
Selecting "exergaming is a healthy activity" for the topic in this lecture was a good idea because
All of these
According to this lesson, "Weather," "Sports," and "Business" are all types of what?
Almanacs
In order to find information about sea lions for a research paper, Clover should reference
An encyclopedia
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Tables and charts comparing the government from five different states
Appendix
Critical thinkers____________what they read.
Ask questions about
If you need to download something for a class, first
Ask your lab instructor
Gary is using several charts and tables to learn about patterns of migratory birds. Which information reference is he most likely using?
Atlas
What word can be made from the root "aud" which has the meaning "to hear"?
Audience
Which of the following should appear on a weekly schedule?
Basketball-3:00pm
In order to help you answer this true/false statement, which words should be underlined?: Black cats can only be found in countries in Northern America.
Black cats, only, countries, Northern America
Which of the following strategies will help you to stay focused and on topic while writing your essay?
Both 'a' and 'b'
Sandra notices the dark line separating each of the countries on the map of Europe. What line is she looking at?
Both A and B
"What is an example of the vocabulary word foreshadow?" This question could be a
Both A and C
An example signal statement is
Both of these
Flashcards should focus on
Both of these
The purpose of including a front page to your rewritten notes is
Bring meaning to the information inside of it
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Identifying each amendment in the sections of the constitution
Categorization
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Remembering on which continent 5 different countries are located
Categorization
Anton needs to identify the eight different scoring statistics for all the players on his school's basketball team. Which graphic organizer would be best for this assignment?
Chart
Margaret needs to compare the types of themes from the four books in her American Literature class. She should use a ____________to match the themes with the stories.
Chart
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Identifying which books have romantic or heroic themes
Chart
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition The types of symbols found in various stories
Chart
"Rewards you for accomplishments" Which goal-setting step is described by this sentence?
Check in on your progress
Christine is writing practice outlines to study for her next essay test. What should she focus on when creating practice outlines?
Christine should focus on potential questions that may show up in the actual test
A personal idea must be identified with a
Citation
Orthophoto maps depict certain areas using
Color-enhanced photography
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Evidence of proofreading and revisions
Conventions
What is the first step once an essay question has been chosen?
Create an outline for the answer
Information should be________to ensure more than one source provides the same factual information.
Cross-checked
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Doctor's appointment today at 3:20pm
Daily organizer
Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. To typewrite information on a page or computer
Definition
Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The Eastern Hemisphere A. Africa 1. Much of Africa is wilderness a) 25% of Africa is not inhabited Much of Africa is wilderness
Detail
Once you have chosen a topic, what should you do before beginning the research process?
Discuss your idea with others
Which of the following is NOT an efficient study group activity?
Discussing what content to study
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Grade
Evaluate
Rubrics allow students to
Evaluate each other's work
Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The Eastern Hemisphere A. Africa 1. Much of Africa is wilderness a) 25% of Africa is not inhabited 25% of Africa is not inhabited
Evidence
A five-paragraph essay question is one of the three types of response questions.
False
A flowchart identifies the order of events.
False
A rhyme can only be used for concepts learned in Science class.
False
A rubric shows the percent of correct answers required to achieve a certain grade.
False
A source only needs to be cited right after the quote was used in the paper or report.
False
A tutor helps you on schoolwork, but only at the pace your teacher sets.
False
An atlas is a book of statistical data.
False
Creating a thesis statement is the first step in developing your topic.
False
Essay tests do not require students to present information in context.
False
Every piece of content covered in class will be on a unit test.
False
Flashcards can benefit auditory and visual, but NOT kinesthetic learners.
False
High quality papers never include creative elements or focus on well-written content.
False
It is acceptable to not finish all of a difficult chapter as long as you ask a teacher about it later.
False
Learning through repetition does not apply to physical activities.
False
Line graphs and bar graphs contain one axis.
False
No extra effort is needed in order to think critically.
False
Only people who really need help in understanding the material truly benefit from study groups.
False
Rhyming works best for understanding how multiple parts of a concept form relationships with each other.
False
The 5 paragraph essay format allows for the detailed explanation of one supporting argument.
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
To locate the depth of the Great Lakes, you should look on a data map.
False
The guidewords for the word "feign" are
February and feline
A___________will help you to understand how a President gets elected through the general election process.
Flow chart
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Choose the best organizational aid for the use described below. Identifies sequences
Flowchart
Which organizational aid is best to use when attempting to follow the process involved in an engineering production plan?
Flowchart
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Important details are included
Ideas
Surveying a chapter helps to________main ideas.
Identify
On a vocabulary list within a study guide, definitions should be written
In complete sentences
Where should you look in order to find words as they are used in a variety of contexts?
Index
Where can you find a wide range of information on a given topic?
Informational references
Angela is always forming study groups before tests. What type learning preference might she have?
Interpersonal
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Easily expresses their feelings
Intrapersonal
Michael's mom drops him off at school early two days a week. Michael likes to use this time to get his homework done for the week. A disadvantage of this study time is that
It is not available to him everyday
Alma noted that her teacher had once visited the Taj Mahal in India. Even though she normally doesn't write down personal stories in her notes, this time it was okay because
It reminded her that the capital of India is New Delhi
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Cereal bars are a healthy alternative to candy bars.
Just right
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Picturing a pair of "lips" to remember what an ellipse is
Keywords
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Visualizing a game of "tag" to remember the meaning of contagious
Keywords
An appropriate strategy to learn difficult vocabulary words is the
Keywords technique
Most teachers develop fill in the blank questions from their
Lecture notes
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Explains symbols used on a map
Legend/Key
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Represents a range of resources in an area
Legend/Key
A legend or key may be used to
Locate a particular building on a map
"Identifies necessary help" Which goal-setting step is described by this sentence?
Locate resources
To determine what to study, one should first
Meet with a teacher
Story and Journey Systems are techniques for
Memorizing information
Encyclopedia.com is considered to be
Multimedia
Jana feels that listening to music at night helps her to sleep. Should Jana listen to music the night before a test?
No, the music keeps her from reaching a deep sleep.
This informational reference usually provides information covering one calendar year.
None of these
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Why the information was written
Objectivity
Where do teenagers get all the money they need to make purchases? I noticed several new stores had opened up at the local mall. Most of these new stores focused on teenage and young consumers. Yesterday I went shopping. This paragraph lacks
Organization
Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. 1600-1680 - England
Origin
When reading text and answering associated questions, in which format should your answers appear?
Outline
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Shows physical features of an area
Physical Maps
To estimate what the temperature may be on your vacation, you could reference a
Physical map
To find where the Amazon river meets the rain forest, you would reference a
Physical map
To find how many cities are on the coast of California, you would reference a
Political map
"How many of you plan to go to college?" This is a
Poll
Prereading activities_________the reader for reading.
Prepare
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Quizzing yourself one last time before a test
Preparing your mind
A variation of pronounce is
Pronunciation
Looking back on previous tests and quiz questions can benefit you in determining what to study because they
Provide hints on what the teacher thinks is important
Choose the type of critical thinking demonstrated in the example: You are told that the only way to apply for the job is to mail in an application, but you suspect there might be another way and begin to investigate.
Question
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Inquire
Question
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Provides purpose to your reading
Question
What does subvocalization mean?
Reading the word in your head
Three steps to answering test questions correctly include
Reading, underlining, eliminating
Fill in the blank questions are considered___________questions.
Response
How do rubrics increase learning?
Rubrics give students the tools to "grade" their own and others' assignments
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition This activity lets you hear the information
Say
In the lecture, the first supporting detail, which defines Science, is
Science is using different skills to make models
If you copy your answers directly from the book, your teacher may
Scold you for committing plagiarism
"Creates a path to follow" Which goal-setting step is described by this sentence?
Set a timeline
The material chosen for your study group
Should be decided upon before the group meets
Which of the following would you include in your daily organizer?
Study group-2:15
Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The World A. Continents of the World 1. Africa Africa
Supporting detail or evidence
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Identifying vocabulary definitions
Survey
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Reading the summary first
Survey
During which step should you attempt to understand how the content is organized?
Surveying
While reading difficult content, you should always start with
Surveying the chapter
Which aid would help you compare the rates of home loans from two different companies?
Table
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Homecoming dance
Term Calendar
A chart offers many possibilities for
The number of categories included in the chart
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Comparing the events of a story to what was going on in the world at the time the story was written
Timeline
Edited by: John Stevenson This information can be found where?
Title page
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Candy bars taste good.
Too broad
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Smoking is bad for your health.
Too broad
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition 25% of candy bars contain more saturated fat than cereal bars.
Too narrow
Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The Eastern Hemisphere A. Africa 1. Much of Africa is wilderness a) 25% of Africa is not inhabited A. Africa
Topic
Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The World A. Continents of the World 1. Africa Continents of the World
Topic
Once similarities are identified among class and lecture notes, a student should create a
Topic list
A Web site should be held to the same credibility standards as traditional text sources.
True
A church might be a place to seek tutoring assistance.
True
A dictionary provides definitions for listed words.
True
A good introduction paragraph will state all three of the main supporting details to an argument.
True
A personal idea is unique to the person who developed, discovered or created that idea.
True
A study group is a great place to exchange ideas about school work.
True
A topic list is a list of important content and material which will be covered on a test.
True
A visual aid can help a group stay on the same page when discussing large concepts.
True
Access to a restroom should always be a consideration when selecting a study space.
True
All graphs should contain a title to explain the purpose of the information.
True
An atlas is an informational reference.
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
Atlases may provide physical or political information about an area.
True
Being able to type notes while watching lectures online is important to online learning.
True
Critical reading is the process of evaluating a text.
True
Each criteria for a rubric has a corresponding point value.
True
For open book tests, you don't need to know everything, just where to find everything.
True
Graphic organizers reorganize information.
True
If you get discouraged while reading difficult material, do not stop reading.
True
In order to take quality notes, a student should have read the assigned chapter before listening to the lecture.
True
Pre-questioning identifies a purpose for reading.
True
Reflecting means to consider what you will do with certain information.
True
Secondary technology skills are skills that may be improved as the online class progresses.
True
Subject content is material learned in a major subject.
True
The 5 paragraph format includes an introduction, supporting evidence and a summary.
True
The extent to which critical thinking skills are used is influenced by the learner's motivation to do well.
True
The first read through for subject content is to simply identify what you do and do not know.
True
The key to avoiding nerves is to be as prepared as possible.
True
The second read through is to clarify confusing topics.
True
Timelines show relationships among events.
True
To survey means to assess the information available.
True
Using prereading strategies will help to increase your reading speed.
True
Visual aids summarize main ideas and key points.
True
Visualization means to place information into a scene.
True
While reading difficult content, it is best to focus on a small section of material.
True
Your study group should create a plan about how and what to study.
True
According to the online content activity for this lesson, what should you do if you do not understand the material you are trying to learn?
Try a new approach to learning the material.
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Soccer practice
Weekly Schedule
Flowcharting clarifies what will happen in a process or
What needs to happen
Which question may be used to start your initial research about "Global Warming"?
When did global warming first become a concern?
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Statements are unique
Word Choice
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Putting supporting details and evidence into your own words
Write
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition May ask for advice about a problem
auditory learners
When answering a short answer question, students should present key facts in which format?
essay format
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition May fidget during class
kinesthetic learners
How many searches should you complete when looking up information using online references?
the more information you can find, the more references you can include in a paper
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Creating a study group
using proactive communication
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Would enjoy reading about a subject
visual learners