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What is the SQ3R theory?

A reading/study system that increases understanding and retention.

________ are shortened forms of written words or phrases used in place of the whole word.

Abbreviations

________ describes actions that are performed in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.

Effectively

So they will be prepared for his tests, your history teacher tells students what types of notes they should take before each lesson. Today he said, "Pay attention to the concepts and ideas in this lesson. You will be required to use critical thinking to formulate an answer and organize a response." For this lesson, what type of question do you think will be on the test?

Essay

T or F: On fill-in-the-blank questions, you should only leave an answer blank if you don't know the answer.

False

T or F: To get the best results on tests, do not skip around. Do the test questions in the order in which they are presented.

False

T or F: When taking multiple choice tests, the answer choice "all of the above" is typically correct.

False

T or F: When taking notes, expert students record every word the speaker says.

False

The "question" part of the PQRST method means you should think:

I'll need to learn ....

What is the best preparation for taking tests?

Keeping up with assignments, doing homework, taking notes in class, and reviewing

________ test your ability to recall, compare, or contrast information and to choose the right answer among several choices or give a short written answer.

Objective questions

You found this list in your library. What was someone trying to do with it? 1. I studied regularly. 2. My teacher worked hard so I would pass, not fail. 3. If I don't know something, I will go to the next question. 4. I will look for prompts for the questions I missed. 5. I won't know everything, but I'm being tested on what I know. 6. Freaking out won't make anything easier.

Prepare for a study session

________ is the ability to keep something, such as what you've learned.

Retention

________________ ask that you use critical thinking strategies to answer the question and then organize, write, and revise a written response.

Subjective questions

What are the 5 steps in the SQ3R study system?

Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review

T or F: Effective time managers use dead time to study.

True

T or F: In binary choice test questions, qualifiers such as "never" and "always" usually indicate a false answer.

True

T or F: One effective technique to use during testing is to pick the parts of the test you know and do them first.

True

T or F: Positive statements can help you perform better and with more confidence on tests.

True

T or F: When you take a test you should skip difficult questions and come back to them later.

True

Give an example of a binary choice question format.

True/False; Yes/No; Agree/Disagree

The act of connecting or relating ideas or facts to other things; such as images, stories, words, music, etc., is ________.

association

A deeper way of thinking that rigorously analyzes an idea or subject is called ________.

critical thinking

Getting very nervous and anxious before a test usually ______________

drains energy from your body and mind, making it harder to do well on a test

Reciting your notes to yourself is important because it _______________.

helps transfer the information in your notes into your memory

Something written down using abbreviations or symbols is called ________.

notehand

Notehand is an efficient note-taking skill becuase you write ________________

only important ideas and write faster

The definition of ________ is to skim a textbook or other learning material in order to get a general

preview

A ________ is a word or word group that limits or modifies the meaning of another word or phrase.

qualifier

When you ________, you study the material previously studied.

review

In the PQRST methid, you _________ before you read a textbook chapter or section

skim the chapter and read the questions at the end of the chapter

Excessive worry about doing well on a test is called ________.

test anxiety

The 2-3-3-2 and 2-5-1 note-taking techniques are best used when ___________

the class lescture and textbook are closely related