Education Final
For everyone 1-hour class session, it's generally expected to spend ________ amount of time on work outside of class:
2-3 hours
Over your entire college career, it's estimated that a student may write the equivalent of a
330-Page Book
On average, how much sleep do adults need each night?
7-8 hours
Typically how much exercise is recommended for adults each week?
75 Min of aerobic activity or 150 minutes of moderate activity
Which of the following best describes mnemonics?
A quirky saying that can help students remember complex sayings
What is the broadest definition of a test?
A test is an assessment designed to gauge your knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors
When you make an error on an exam, which of the following strategies will NOT help you?
Answer the hardest questions first
Ricardo is convinced that he is more of a Social Studies-kind of guy. His mom is a teacher, his dad is a lawyer, and he's always been drawn towards the humanities. What should he know about mindsets related to being a "math person"?
Anyone can learn and excel at math
Which of the following are tips to help a student who is struggling to get started on an assignment with a defined topic? Check all that apply.
Ask for clarification, try a free write, consider the context of what you are learning in class
What is the definition of asynchronous communication in the "Communication Skills for Online Learning" tutorial?
Asynchronous communication is when you, your classmates, and your instructor participate in online discussions at different times, rather than real time
Which of the following are examples of strategies for effective listening?
Avoid texting or talking to classmates during lectures, paraphrasing ideas in notes
Which of the following is a whole-grain food?
Brown rice
Eating healthy can reduce your risk of which of the following?
Cancer and heart disease
Which of the following need to be cited? Select all that apply.
Charts and graphs, Direct Quotes, Paraphrased Ideas
Which of the following activities should be factored into a schedule first?
Class Sessions
What are some of the best ways to earn your instructor's respect? Select all that apply.
Come to class prepared, be professional, try to see things from the instructor's perspective, avoid insincere praise
In which of the following skill levels would you design, invent or produce something?
Creating
Which of the following are attributes of a creative thinker?
Curious, Imaginative, Optimistic
When you solve a problem with critical thinking, what is the first main step you want to take?
Define the problem
Which of the following are typical characteristics of critical thinkers?
Ethical, Curious, Reflective
According to the eMarketer graph data, which social network is still a clear winner with collect students?
Ryan's instructor asks her students to sit in a circle and discuss the assigned readings while she offers thought-provoking questions to keep the conversation going as needed. What kind of learning style does this demonstrate?
Facilitator
Academic reading usually presents biases.
False
True or False: Roughly 50% of employers believe that colleges should place more emphasis on teaching students effective communication.
False
True or False? For most college papers, revision and proofreading is not necessary.
False
True or False? In order to reduce anxiety, it's best to save your presentation for presentation day.
False
True or False? Informative presentations typically require that you share your own impressions and thoughts about a topic.
False
True or false? According to the video, students should consistently study in their dorm rooms.
False
True or false? Active learning takes place mainly in the classroom.
False
True or false? Every problem has only one solution (or one right answer).
False
True or false? In order to strengthen long-term memory, students should study course material less frequently and for longer time blocks of time.
False
True or false? Instructors always aim to use activities in class that apply to all student learning preferences.
False
True or false? The best answer, solution, or method has already been discovered.
False
These types of tests are used by professors to help better meet the needs of the students:
Formative Assessments
Which of the following demonstrates effective participation?
Forming a question to further class discussion
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit for communicating with instructors?
Get a babysitter
Which of the following is not a cognitive skill level?
Guiding
What is the meaning of "cogito ergo sum."
I think, therefore I am
Which are things you should avoid in creating a good PowerPoint presentation? Select all that apply.
Including long passages of text from your research, Having spelling errors, Selecting images that do not align with your content
Which of the following are examples of active learning?
Journal entries, small group discussions, Online discussion board
What are learning objectives?
Learning goals
The video "How to Use the Internet to Find Scholarly Material" recommends this as the BEST source for finding scholarly articles:
Library Databases
Which of the following is NOT a relatively common effect of moderate test anxiety?
Lock Jaw
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of exercise mentioned in the text?
Lower life longevity
According to Dr. Stephen Chew in his video, "I Blew The Exam—Now What?", which of the following strategies can help raise your grade?
Minimize distractions, commit time and effort, set realistic goals, dont begin to slide
Which of the following is the best strategy for eating healthy while you're in college?
Minimize snacking between meals and late at night
Which question type are you responding to on a test if you are presented with a question and a set of answers from which you must select the correct answer?
Multiple Choice
In the Oklahoma City school, what objects were found behind the green chalkboards when they were removed?
Newspaper clippings, Black Boards, Report Cards
According to USDA Healthy Eating Guidelines, how much of your plate should contain fruits and vegetables?
One half
Which of the following is NOT a cue that you are probably too tired to drive?
Only slept 7 hours
What is the first step in answering an essay question on a test, according to the recommended strategies at Brigham Young University?
Organizing your thoughts before you begin to write
Presenting someone else's ideas as your own is best defined as:
Plagiarism
Which of the following is not a myth about how people learn deeply?
Planning can help you develop a workable schedule for studying
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of plagiarism?
Possibility of a criminal charge
On your first day of Political Science class, the professor hands everyone a quiz asking you to identify all of your current state representatives and senators and many other prominent politicians. This would be considered a
Pre-Assessment
Which of the following will NOT help prevent test anxiety:
Pull an all nighter to prepare the night before
Of the following four strategies for evaluating information, which one pertains to marking the text and recording what you are thinking?
Read for understanding using text coding
Which of the following is a strategy for effective sleep?
Reading before bed
An effective summary does all of the following EXCEPT?
Reflects your personal opinion about the source
Which of the following demonstrates making recovery time in your schedule, as discussed in the video?
Reserving time for lunch and a power nap
Lena is confused by all of the letters and numbers and symbols she finds dotting the pages of her math textbook. Which is the most effective practice for understanding confusing mathematical expressions?
She should express the equation in words
What is critical thinking?
Skepticism, examining assumptions, uncovering biases
Which of the following should be avoided in communication with a professor?
Slang, Emoticons, Sarcasm
Which are the following are steps to stimulate the creative process, as identified in the video, "How To Stimulate the Creative Process"?
Sleep on it, keep listening, Allow your mind to wander a few times every day
If you're adopting healthy eating habits, you should consume less ________.
Sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars
Simon wants to do well on his pre-calculus midterm but is particularly nervous because it's worth such a large part of his grade. Which is the best tip for Simon to help him stay positive for the exam?
Stop studying thirty minutes before the test
Lauren is writing a small paragraph on the main points of a text. Which reading phase does this represent?
Summarizing
All of the following are commons forms of student plagiarism EXCEPT
Summarizing passages from other texts
Which of the following best describes the process of annotating a text?
Summary of a text
Which of the following is the cause of test anxiety?
Testing creates a sense of threat
Which of the following are examples of college reading?
Text books, Academic articles, Nonfiction books
The first resource for getting clarification on an assignment should be
The Instructor
What is deep learning? Select all that apply.
The ability to analyze and synthesize, The ability to create, The ability to solve problems and know what problem solving means
Why can test taking help you learn?
The more often you retrieve information the more likely you are to retain it for the long term, your test results give instructors better information in which to design instruction, when you are tested more you tend to study more and procrastinate less, tests help your brain organize knowledge
Which of the following best describes a poster presentation?
They often consist of short, punchy wording accompanied by strong visuals
Which of the following best characterizes a difference between thinking and thought?
Thinking is a process, however thought is an act of thinking
Most students report that they are more stressed by tests and schoolwork than by anything else in their lives. True or false?
True
Recall improves when studying is spread out over time. True or false?
True
Studying with your fellow classmates and/or working with them on projects and class assignments can significantly enhance deep learning. True or false?
True
The most common issue students feel with an instructor involves receiving a grade lower than they think they deserve. True or false?
True
True or False? Sleep deprivation magnifies alcohol's effects on the body.
True
True or False? Students should include information about projects, assignments, and exams that are weeks away even if they are creating only a weekly schedule.
True
True or false? Benjamin Bloom was an American psychiatrist.
True
True or false? Classes held in lecture halls can sometimes make student participating more challenging.
True
True or false? Multi-modal learning means applying multiple learning styles to a class or assignment.
True
True or false? Students teaching each other concepts is an example of an active learning strategy.
True
True or false? The fundamental benefit of critical thinking as presented in the video, "Critical Thinking," is that when we teach and encourage critical thinking, we empower individual lives and invest in our collective future.
True
True or false? When students and teachers have sufficient technology skills and resources, the teaching and learning process can be considerably enhanced.
True
When you reply to a message, it is best to leave the original message within yours. True or false?
True
You may learn more when you take a test than when you study for it. True or false?
True
Which of the following are recommended note-taking strategies, as discussed in the reading?
Use visual cues, group similar concepts together
According to the video, which of the following describes using context clues in order to build vocabulary?
Using text and images on the page to guess what the unknown word means
Which of the following is not a method you would use to communicate with an instructor?
Valentine
What does the letter W stand for in the LAB B2OWL acronym?
Watch your key testing words
Which of the following is NOT an example of aerobic activity?
Weight lifting
Which of the following questions would you apply to formulating a logical, reasoned perspective?
What, where, why, how, what dont I see
When is creative thinking fundamentally inspired?
When there is a problem to solve.
Jim prefers a kinesthetic/tactile concrete form of learning. Which of the following activities might he enjoy over others?
skits
What is a strategic learner
they aim for the highest grades instead of understanding
Which of the following is the stage in the learning process when you can successfully complete something almost without even thinking about it.
unconscious competence