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.
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Calendars help you plan out your school year.
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