SOAR Tests/Quizzes
Your water priorities are the things:
"If i get to it, great! If not, oh well!"
The three main steps to setting goals are:
-establish your priorities, identify your goals, schedule time to take action.
There are two "anchor points" during the day that you should double-check your book bag to make sure you have everything. They are:
1) At the end of the day, before you leave school 2) Before you go to school
What size binder should you use?
1-1.5 inch binder; big enough to hold all of your papers and folders, but small enough to put in your bag.
Typically, the most wasted hours of the day are...
3-6PM
Moving your body or adjusting your posture improves your circulation, which will help you pay attention in class. How long can you sit before your circulation slows down?
30-40 minutes
How much time should you plan to spend "priming your brain"- with visual networking and reading the summary questions- before reading a new section in a textbook?
5 minutes.
How long does it take before a routine becomes a habit?
7-21 days
The process setting goals is much like planning a trip, you must have:
A destination and a plan for how you will get there.
What is an"80/20 Power Strategy?"
A strategy that provides big benefits for a small investment of time or effort.
You should grab four boxes to remove the stuff you don't need from your room. Put one of the following labels on each box, EXCEPT: A) "Clothes" B) "Somewhere Else" C) "Trash" D) "Donations"
A) "Clothes"
The benefits of "asking questions" in class include all of the following EXCEPT: A)Guarantees a passing grade in the class B)TEachers may give you half credit on a test question because they know you have put effort into learning the material C) Teachers may boost your participation grade at the end of a card making, bumping you into a higher grade D) You will need "Letters of Recommendation" from your teachers when you apply for: jobs, colleges or scholarships
A) Guarantees a passing grade in the class
Low-gear learning is all of the following except: A)Natural for the brain B)Ineffective C) Slow D)Exhausting
A) Natural for the brain
When using the binder in school, all of the following are true, EXCEPT: A)Put loose papers inside your bag B)Keep your binder within easy reach C)Put all papers needed at home in the front pocket D)Use the back pocket for any remaining items.
A) Put loose papers inside your bag
A planner is a living tool that serves a s you base for all of the following, EXCEPT: A) recording grades B) Keeping track of responsibilities C) Making decisions about how to spend your time D) Evaluating priorities
A) Recording your grades
Select the action step that is most specific: A) Run for 20 minutes, 2-3 times per week B) Run more often C) Train for basketball season D) Lift weights
A) Run for 20 minutes, 2-3 times per week
When you are talking face-to-face with someone, how much of your message is communicated through your words?
About 7%
The best tool for scheduling time and managing responsibilities is:
An academic planner
Why is t important to do your homework early in the afternoon?
As the evening wears on, you get more tired and homework will take longer
What is the 80/20 Power Strategy for communication?
Asking, "Why?" and knowing the purpose for the communication.
When is the best time to get organized for school?
At night, before you go to bed.
The only way to learn something new is to...
Attach new information to something you already understand.
When you can't get out of your seat in class, all of the following are movements that will help perk you up, EXCEPT: A) Stretching your arms and legs B)Dropping your head below your heart by resting it on your desk C)Sitting up straight, uncrossing your legs, and learning forward slightly D) Stretching your eyes and breathing deeply
B) Dropping you head below your heart by resting it on your desk
Select the goal that is most specific: A) I want to get more sleep B) I want to be in bed by 10:30 PM every night C) I want tot NOT be tired in class everyday D) I want to wake-up on time every morning
B) I want to be in bed by 10:30 PM every night
Select the action step that is most specific: A) Organize my papers B) Keep all of my papers in my SOAR Binder C) Organinze my locker D) Put all my papers away
B) Keep all my papers in my SOAR Binder
The following items are steps for cleaning your room, EXCEPT: A) Remove the stuff you don't need B)Pile everything in the corner of the room, so you dont trip over it C)Find a place for everything D) Group similar items together
B) Pile everything in the corner of the room, so you don't trip over it
Studies say only 50-60% of your time in school is spent engaged in lessons. During the other down time, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: A)Review notes from earlier B)Socialize and give your brain a rest C) Complete homework assignments D)Read the next chapter in a textbook
B) Socialize and give your brain a rest
What is Step 3 of the Speaking & Writing Model; the third step in the process of speaking or writing?
Begin speaking or writing. Start by stating your purpose.
It is recommended to use a __________ to instantly open you planner to the current page.
Binder clip
What is the SECOND step of the Listening & Comprehension Model?
Brainstorm a list of questions the author should answer to
High-gear learning is all of the following, EXCEPT: A)Energizing B)Fast C)A lot of work D) Very effective
C) A lot of work
An effective planner will have all of these, EXCEPT: A) Space to record weekly goals. B) A page to view an entire month at once C) A thick, leather cover D) One week of planning space per page or per two-paged spread.
C) A thick, leather cover
All of the following are things you should do the night before to get organized, EXCEPT: A)Pick out the clothes you will wear to school B)Double check your planner; do you have everything? C)Ask mom/dad to put your homework away D)Put all homework away s in your binder
C) Ask Mom/Dad to put your homework away
Before you go to bed, you should:
Check your planner one last time.
Why is it so important to keep your space organized?
Cluttered spaces are overwhelming, distracting, and cause you to lose more things more often.
What is the "80/20 Power Strategy" for working with others?
Considering the perspective of others.
Select the goal that is most specific: A) I want to earn good grades B) I want to be better at basketball C) I want to be healthier D) I want to get all As & Bs in my classes
D) i want to get all As and Bs in my classes
What is the #1 way to keep your book bag organized?
Don't put loose papers in your bag: put all papers in your binder.
The process of setting goals helps you:
Focus on what you want, reduce distractions, and save time.
The front and back pockets of the binder are labelled:
Front pocket:Homework Back pocket: Miscellaneous
When you learn something new, what does your brain do?
Grows new neuron wires
Accomplishing goals requires:
Help from others
What is the FIRST step of the Listening & Comprehension Model?
Identify the author's purpose.
"Multi-tasking" is...
Ineffective because your brain has too many things to focus on.
What is a "win-win" outcome?
Instead of one "winner" and one "loser," both parties are happy.
The rock, pebble, and water demonstration shows us that the order in which we do things/handle our priorities...
Is critical.
School is important and should be a top priority, but "fun stuff"...
Is only allowed after all important stuff is finished first
Why is is important to know the text, before you read it?
It helps you figure out what's important in the text, so you can better focus your attention as your read.
What does your brain do when you memorize information?
It holds the information in short-term memory and drops it when you no longer need it.
What is "active-listening?"
It is showing that you are listening, through your actions.
How does "powering down" (turning off all electronics) help you organize your time?
It minimizes distractions so you can get your homework done faster.
When choosing a place to study at home, what's the most important thing to consider?
It should be a place with few distractions, so you can finish homework quickly.
Why does the SOAR binder make organization simple?
It's only one item to remember and it's easy to access
The Silverware Sorter illustrates the most important principle of organization. What is it?
Items should have an exact place to "live" and be easily accessible.
A planner reduces anxiety because it helps you:
Keep track of what needs to be done
Keeping your locker clean is important because you're almost always rushed when you are at your locker. The #1 way to keep it clean is:
Keep trash out of your locker.
What is the "80/20 Power Strategy" for working with groups?
Know the group's purpose; make sure everyone is clear on what the group must accomplish.
What is Step 3 of the Listening and Comprehension Model; the third question you need to ask yourself when listening or reading?
Listen for answers to the questions you explored in Step 2.
What is the only way to make information "stick," long term?
Make a connection between the new information, and something you already understand.
When there is no visuals in the text, what's the most important thing to do?
Make connections to what you already know.
When you experience the sensation of something "going over your head," what has actually happened?
Neuron wires in your brain were expecting to make connection, but didnt.
In class, the best place to keep your planner is:
On your desk
To keep a healthy balance in your life, set goals from the following priorities:
One rock and one pebble priority
When doing homework, where should your binder be?
Out, within easy reach to put papers away quickly.
A planner helps you...
Plan ahead to avoid last-minute headaches.
What does it mean to "prime your brain for reading?"
Prepare your brain to make connections between new information and things you already understand.
Create goals from your:
Priorities
How do questions improve communication?
Questions help you get clarity on the purpose for communication.They help you understand why communication is happening.
What are the two ways to find the purpose of the text?
Read the visuals and summary questions.
What is the "80/20 Power Strategy" for reading textbooks?
Read the visuals throughout the chapter.
What is the THIRD step of Listening & Comprehension Model?
Read to answer the questions from the previous step.
What is the "80/20 Power Strategy" for taking notes?
Reading the textbooks before class.
What should you do if your teacher requires a separate folder it binder for his class?
Show him your SOAR Binder and ask if you can use it.
Establishing priorities help you determine how to spend your time. Otherwise your time will...
Simply fill up with whatever opportunities arrive at the moment.
The following items are all part of the SOAR binder, except: A) Spiral notebooks B) Folders C)Loose-leaf paper D)Labels
Spiral notebooks
What is one simple way to keep track of all the books you need to take home each day?
Stand at your locker and ask yourself, "Do I need this book?" before you
You should spend ten minutes on ______ night with your planner and write down your goals for the week, practices, project due dates, test dates, work schedule, etc.
Sunday
Why are routines a powerful way to organize your time?
The more "automatic" a task is for you, the easier and faster it is for you to do it.
Why is it important to turn headings into questions as your read?
The process of creating questions shifts your brain into "high-gear" learning which is its most efficient mode.
Specific types of music help promote concentration because...
The sound waves of some musics match the frequency of brain-waves when you are learning.
Why "questions" so effective for learning?
They naturally make connections to long-term memory.
Why are "questions" so effective for learning?
They naturally make connections to long-term memory.
When listening in class, why is it helpful to flip the information you are hearing into questions?
This process gives your brain a purpose for catching information .
Why should you create a "paper station" at home?
To save papers to use as "study guides" for midterms and finals.
Routines are important, but you also have to be flexible because...
Too many routines is a bad thing
What does it mean to "Listen for connections?"
Try to connect the information you are hearing to anything you already understand.
To "Power Down" means to:
Turn off all electronics during homework time to keep from delaying your progress.
When you come to a word you don't know, you should:
Use context clues, take the word apart, or look it up.
Short-term memory...
Uses a lot of brain energy and has a small capacity
What is Step 2 of the Speaking and Writing Model; the second question you need to ask yourself before speaking and writing?
What questions or objections do I need to answer in order to be understood?
What is Step 2 of the Listening and Comprehension Model; the second question you need to ask yourself when listening or reading?
What questions will the speaker or author need to answer in order to accomplish their purpose?
What is Step 1 of the Speaking and Writing Model; the first question you need to ask yourself before speaking and writing?
Why do I want/need to speak or write this information?
What is Step 1 of the Listening and Comprehension Model: the first question you need to ask yourself when listening or reading?
Why is the speaker or author sharing this information?
Why is organization so difficult?
You have a lot of stuff and you're always on the move.
Your rock priorities are the things:
You have to do and have big consequences if not done.
When you take care of the top priorities (big rocks) first...
You may not have time for free time.
Your pebble priorities are the things:
You really enjoy and want to spend more time doing; they are the spice in your life.
Your action plan for achieving your goals begins by defining:
Your final destination; what do you want to accomplish?
All of the following are steps for creating a plan to achieve goals, EXCEPT: a) list every little step you will need to take to reach your goal. b) Recording the date/time that your created your goal. c)Write down your goal. d) Be specific; you must be able to do each step and measure results.
b) Recording the date/time that you created your goal.
One of your priorities/goals should benefit your health. Examples include goals related to all of the following except: a) sports and fitness b) enjoying junk food c) sleep d) nutrition
b) enjoying junk food
