strategies for academic success

What size is a standard margin?

1 inch

For a source to be considered current, it should be no more than________years old

3-4

Which questions are commonly the most confusing type of question?

A and B

After a break, always review your work to

Activate prior knowledge

Acronyms formed from phrases can create

All of the above

Selecting "exergaming is a healthy activity" for the topic in this lecture was a good idea because

All of these

According to this lesson, "Weather," "Sports," and "Business" are all types of what?

Almanacs

In order to find information about sea lions for a research paper, Clover should reference

An encyclopedia

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Tables and charts comparing the government from five different states

Appendix

Critical thinkers____________what they read.

Ask questions about

If you need to download something for a class, first

Ask your lab instructor

Gary is using several charts and tables to learn about patterns of migratory birds. Which information reference is he most likely using?

Atlas

What word can be made from the root "aud" which has the meaning "to hear"?

Audience

Which of the following should appear on a weekly schedule?

Basketball-3:00pm

In order to help you answer this true/false statement, which words should be underlined?: Black cats can only be found in countries in Northern America.

Black cats, only, countries, Northern America

Which of the following strategies will help you to stay focused and on topic while writing your essay?

Both 'a' and 'b'

Sandra notices the dark line separating each of the countries on the map of Europe. What line is she looking at?

Both A and B

"What is an example of the vocabulary word foreshadow?" This question could be a

Both A and C

An example signal statement is

Both of these

Flashcards should focus on

Both of these

The purpose of including a front page to your rewritten notes is

Bring meaning to the information inside of it

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Identifying each amendment in the sections of the constitution

Categorization

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Remembering on which continent 5 different countries are located

Categorization

Anton needs to identify the eight different scoring statistics for all the players on his school's basketball team. Which graphic organizer would be best for this assignment?

Chart

Margaret needs to compare the types of themes from the four books in her American Literature class. She should use a ____________to match the themes with the stories.

Chart

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Identifying which books have romantic or heroic themes

Chart

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition The types of symbols found in various stories

Chart

"Rewards you for accomplishments" Which goal-setting step is described by this sentence?

Check in on your progress

Christine is writing practice outlines to study for her next essay test. What should she focus on when creating practice outlines?

Christine should focus on potential questions that may show up in the actual test

A personal idea must be identified with a

Citation

Orthophoto maps depict certain areas using

Color-enhanced photography

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Evidence of proofreading and revisions

Conventions

What is the first step once an essay question has been chosen?

Create an outline for the answer

Information should be________to ensure more than one source provides the same factual information.

Cross-checked

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Doctor's appointment today at 3:20pm

Daily organizer

Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. To typewrite information on a page or computer

Definition

Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The Eastern Hemisphere A. Africa 1. Much of Africa is wilderness a) 25% of Africa is not inhabited Much of Africa is wilderness

Detail

Once you have chosen a topic, what should you do before beginning the research process?

Discuss your idea with others

Which of the following is NOT an efficient study group activity?

Discussing what content to study

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Grade

Evaluate

Rubrics allow students to

Evaluate each other's work

Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The Eastern Hemisphere A. Africa 1. Much of Africa is wilderness a) 25% of Africa is not inhabited 25% of Africa is not inhabited

Evidence

A five-paragraph essay question is one of the three types of response questions.

False

A flowchart identifies the order of events.

False

A rhyme can only be used for concepts learned in Science class.

False

A rubric shows the percent of correct answers required to achieve a certain grade.

False

A source only needs to be cited right after the quote was used in the paper or report.

False

A tutor helps you on schoolwork, but only at the pace your teacher sets.

False

An atlas is a book of statistical data.

False

Creating a thesis statement is the first step in developing your topic.

False

Essay tests do not require students to present information in context.

False

Every piece of content covered in class will be on a unit test.

False

Flashcards can benefit auditory and visual, but NOT kinesthetic learners.

False

High quality papers never include creative elements or focus on well-written content.

False

It is acceptable to not finish all of a difficult chapter as long as you ask a teacher about it later.

False

Learning through repetition does not apply to physical activities.

False

Line graphs and bar graphs contain one axis.

False

No extra effort is needed in order to think critically.

False

Only people who really need help in understanding the material truly benefit from study groups.

False

Rhyming works best for understanding how multiple parts of a concept form relationships with each other.

False

The 5 paragraph essay format allows for the detailed explanation of one supporting argument.

False

The more resources you have to choose from during an open book test, the better you will do on the test because more information is available to you.

False

To locate the depth of the Great Lakes, you should look on a data map.

False

The guidewords for the word "feign" are

February and feline

A___________will help you to understand how a President gets elected through the general election process.

Flow chart

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Choose the best organizational aid for the use described below. Identifies sequences

Flowchart

Which organizational aid is best to use when attempting to follow the process involved in an engineering production plan?

Flowchart

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Important details are included

Ideas

Surveying a chapter helps to________main ideas.

Identify

On a vocabulary list within a study guide, definitions should be written

In complete sentences

Where should you look in order to find words as they are used in a variety of contexts?

Index

Where can you find a wide range of information on a given topic?

Informational references

Angela is always forming study groups before tests. What type learning preference might she have?

Interpersonal

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Easily expresses their feelings

Intrapersonal

Michael's mom drops him off at school early two days a week. Michael likes to use this time to get his homework done for the week. A disadvantage of this study time is that

It is not available to him everyday

Alma noted that her teacher had once visited the Taj Mahal in India. Even though she normally doesn't write down personal stories in her notes, this time it was okay because

It reminded her that the capital of India is New Delhi

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Cereal bars are a healthy alternative to candy bars.

Just right

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Picturing a pair of "lips" to remember what an ellipse is

Keywords

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Visualizing a game of "tag" to remember the meaning of contagious

Keywords

An appropriate strategy to learn difficult vocabulary words is the

Keywords technique

Most teachers develop fill in the blank questions from their

Lecture notes

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Explains symbols used on a map

Legend/Key

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Represents a range of resources in an area

Legend/Key

A legend or key may be used to

Locate a particular building on a map

"Identifies necessary help" Which goal-setting step is described by this sentence?

Locate resources

To determine what to study, one should first

Meet with a teacher

Story and Journey Systems are techniques for

Memorizing information

Encyclopedia.com is considered to be

Multimedia

Jana feels that listening to music at night helps her to sleep. Should Jana listen to music the night before a test?

No, the music keeps her from reaching a deep sleep.

This informational reference usually provides information covering one calendar year.

None of these

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Why the information was written

Objectivity

Where do teenagers get all the money they need to make purchases? I noticed several new stores had opened up at the local mall. Most of these new stores focused on teenage and young consumers. Yesterday I went shopping. This paragraph lacks

Organization

Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. 1600-1680 - England

Origin

When reading text and answering associated questions, in which format should your answers appear?

Outline

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Shows physical features of an area

Physical Maps

To estimate what the temperature may be on your vacation, you could reference a

Physical map

To find where the Amazon river meets the rain forest, you would reference a

Physical map

To find how many cities are on the coast of California, you would reference a

Political map

"How many of you plan to go to college?" This is a

Poll

Prereading activities_________the reader for reading.

Prepare

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Quizzing yourself one last time before a test

Preparing your mind

A variation of pronounce is

Pronunciation

Looking back on previous tests and quiz questions can benefit you in determining what to study because they

Provide hints on what the teacher thinks is important

Choose the type of critical thinking demonstrated in the example: You are told that the only way to apply for the job is to mail in an application, but you suspect there might be another way and begin to investigate.

Question

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Inquire

Question

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Provides purpose to your reading

Question

What does subvocalization mean?

Reading the word in your head

Three steps to answering test questions correctly include

Reading, underlining, eliminating

Fill in the blank questions are considered___________questions.

Response

How do rubrics increase learning?

Rubrics give students the tools to "grade" their own and others' assignments

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition This activity lets you hear the information

Say

In the lecture, the first supporting detail, which defines Science, is

Science is using different skills to make models

If you copy your answers directly from the book, your teacher may

Scold you for committing plagiarism

"Creates a path to follow" Which goal-setting step is described by this sentence?

Set a timeline

The material chosen for your study group

Should be decided upon before the group meets

Which of the following would you include in your daily organizer?

Study group-2:15

Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The World A. Continents of the World 1. Africa Africa

Supporting detail or evidence

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Identifying vocabulary definitions

Survey

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Reading the summary first

Survey

During which step should you attempt to understand how the content is organized?

Surveying

While reading difficult content, you should always start with

Surveying the chapter

Which aid would help you compare the rates of home loans from two different companies?

Table

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Homecoming dance

Term Calendar

A chart offers many possibilities for

The number of categories included in the chart

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Comparing the events of a story to what was going on in the world at the time the story was written

Timeline

Edited by: John Stevenson This information can be found where?

Title page

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Candy bars taste good.

Too broad

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Smoking is bad for your health.

Too broad

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition 25% of candy bars contain more saturated fat than cereal bars.

Too narrow

Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The Eastern Hemisphere A. Africa 1. Much of Africa is wilderness a) 25% of Africa is not inhabited A. Africa

Topic

Match the word or phrase to the correct section title of the outline. Geography Notes I. The World A. Continents of the World 1. Africa Continents of the World

Topic

Once similarities are identified among class and lecture notes, a student should create a

Topic list

A Web site should be held to the same credibility standards as traditional text sources.

True

A church might be a place to seek tutoring assistance.

True

A dictionary provides definitions for listed words.

True

A good introduction paragraph will state all three of the main supporting details to an argument.

True

A personal idea is unique to the person who developed, discovered or created that idea.

True

A study group is a great place to exchange ideas about school work.

True

A topic list is a list of important content and material which will be covered on a test.

True

A visual aid can help a group stay on the same page when discussing large concepts.

True

Access to a restroom should always be a consideration when selecting a study space.

True

All graphs should contain a title to explain the purpose of the information.

True

An atlas is an informational reference.

True

An online thesaurus contains the same information as a traditional thesaurus.

True

Analyzing means to look at all the parts of a problem to see how they relate to each other.

True

Atlases may provide physical or political information about an area.

True

Being able to type notes while watching lectures online is important to online learning.

True

Critical reading is the process of evaluating a text.

True

Each criteria for a rubric has a corresponding point value.

True

For open book tests, you don't need to know everything, just where to find everything.

True

Graphic organizers reorganize information.

True

If you get discouraged while reading difficult material, do not stop reading.

True

In order to take quality notes, a student should have read the assigned chapter before listening to the lecture.

True

Pre-questioning identifies a purpose for reading.

True

Reflecting means to consider what you will do with certain information.

True

Secondary technology skills are skills that may be improved as the online class progresses.

True

Subject content is material learned in a major subject.

True

The 5 paragraph format includes an introduction, supporting evidence and a summary.

True

The extent to which critical thinking skills are used is influenced by the learner's motivation to do well.

True

The first read through for subject content is to simply identify what you do and do not know.

True

The key to avoiding nerves is to be as prepared as possible.

True

The second read through is to clarify confusing topics.

True

Timelines show relationships among events.

True

To survey means to assess the information available.

True

Using prereading strategies will help to increase your reading speed.

True

Visual aids summarize main ideas and key points.

True

Visualization means to place information into a scene.

True

While reading difficult content, it is best to focus on a small section of material.

True

Your study group should create a plan about how and what to study.

True

According to the online content activity for this lesson, what should you do if you do not understand the material you are trying to learn?

Try a new approach to learning the material.

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Soccer practice

Weekly Schedule

Flowcharting clarifies what will happen in a process or

What needs to happen

Which question may be used to start your initial research about "Global Warming"?

When did global warming first become a concern?

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Statements are unique

Word Choice

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Putting supporting details and evidence into your own words

Write

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition May ask for advice about a problem

auditory learners

When answering a short answer question, students should present key facts in which format?

essay format

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition May fidget during class

kinesthetic learners

How many searches should you complete when looking up information using online references?

the more information you can find, the more references you can include in a paper

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Creating a study group

using proactive communication

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Would enjoy reading about a subject

visual learners