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?

Facebook

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