ACAD 1301 Final Exam Review

What is the optimal amount of time you should spend retrieving or recalling information compared to storing information when you study? 40-60% 20-40% 10-20% 80-100%

40-60%

Active reading is a term used to refer to A. interacting with text by asking questions and looking for answers. B. reading without taking notes or marking text. C. All of the above. D. None of the above.

A

Maggie has a huge biology test to study for. She has to recall dozens of complicated terms, explain complex biological processes, and create diagrams for how those concepts interplay with each other. She has plenty of time to study, but is not sure which memory device would be the most beneficial for her as the foundation of her studying. Which one would provide her with the best way to recall all of this information? - A memory palace - Pegging - Acronyms and acrostic sentences - Chunking

A memory palace

The Cornell System for notetaking - was developed by Dr. Walter Pauk at Cornell University. - involves dividing your paper into three sections: Notes in the right-hand column; labels or possible questions for recall on the left-hand column; and a summary at the bottom. - is easily done on a computer. - provides a handy way to review and test yourself using your notes. - All of the above.

All of the above

Which of the following is TRUE about The Cornell System for note-taking? - was developed by Dr. Walter Pauk at Cornell University. - involves dividing your paper into three sections: Notes in the right-hand column; labels or possible questions for recall on the left-hand column; and a summary at the bottom. - provides limited abliity to make sweeping connections across large amounts of information. - is best used when summarizing the key ideas of each page of notes after the lecture. - All of the above.

All of the above

What does Chew say are Do's and Don't's after you fail an exam? Choose all that apply. - DO: Review your exam to see what you missed. - DON'T: Panic or go into denial. - DO: Talk with your professor. - DO: Examine how you prepared (be honest!).

All of them are right

As you evaluate the text you read, it is important to recognize if the author has inserted any bias in the text. A. identify the evidence the author is citing to support his/her arguments. B. consider if the author is presenting a balanced view of the main ideas. C. All of the above D. None of the above.

C

According to the Learning Scientists what study strategy is described below? Connecting something you are learning to something you already know. - Concrete example - Interleaving - Elaborative interrogation - Dual coding

Concrete example

What type of course format is described in the following suggestion for note-taking: Listen for clue words such as "important" or look for key items on the board or in a slide. - Discussion - Lecture - Video - Problem-solving

Discussion

Describe the two parts and processes of dual coding.

Dual coding refers to studying both images (pictures) and text. You will compare your visual directly to the text by explaining what is going on in the visual and compare the text directly to the visual by writing and drawing what you know. This process gives you two ways to remember information.

In taking notes for college classes, you should adopt one strategy and stick with it for all your classes.

F

When practicing retrieval of information it is best to recall definitions and concepts exactly as they are written or described in the text or lecture material

F

When practicing retrieval of information it is best to recall definitions and concepts exactly as they are written or described in the text pr lecture material

F

According to Crash Course Study Skills #8, what are the three reasons students may suffer from test anxiety? - Fear of past failures, fear of the unknown, and fear of the stakes of the test - Fear of the unknown, fear of success, and fear of running out of time - Fear of success, fear of running out of time, and fear of mistakes - Fear of missing out, fear of metacognition, and fear of looking dumb

Fear of past failures, fear of the unknown, and fear of the stakes of the test

How do fluency illusion and desirable difficulty connect to the idea of metacognition? In other words, discuss how these two concepts play into one's development of metacognition.

Fluency illusion is the idea that we know more than we think and usually happens after reviewing something quickly before a test for example. Desirable difficulty is the act of recalling something that we cannot recall easily. This act helps strengthen our memory and improves learning.

More likely to be discussion-based or a text-based discussion that will require you to listen for key ideas or questions

Humanities

According to the Learning Scientists, which study strategies provide you with the opportunity to link similarities between two different ideas. Check all that apply - Interleaving - Concrete examples - Dual coding - Elaboration

Interleaving Elaboration

You remember the term "loci method" from your favorite class ACAD 1103, but you no longer have any idea what it means. What type of rehearsal did you most likely participate in? - Maintenance rehearsal - Elaborative rehearsal - Working rehearsal - Dress rehearsal

Maintenance rehearsal

More likely to be focused on steps of a process and ensuring accuracy of steps.

Math

Rayna's art history professor lectures on historical periods and shows examples of what kinds of art were prevalent at certain times. However, she doesn't lecture chronologically, and Rayna is having hard time capturing how each period influences different movements in a way that aligns with her visual learning preference. What note-taking strategy would you recommend Rayna use when she is reorganizing her notes? Chart or table Cornell Method Outlining Mind mapping

Mind mapping

Ruthie is taking a psychology class and her professor is not very organized in her lecture. She provides images on a PPT to talk about the brain's functions and then tells stories in which she elaborates on how the brain functions. While it is highly engaging, Ruthie has a hard time determining how the parts go together when she gets back to her room. What note-taking method is best for Ruthie when she rewrites the notes she does take? Mind mapping Cornell Method Writing down everything that is said or shared. Outlining

Mind mapping

According to Dr. Stephen Chew, which of the following statements are "Beliefs that Make You Stupid"? Choose all that apply. - Learning is slow. - Being good at a subject is an inborn talent. - Multitasking doesn't impact your learning. - Knowledge is composed of isolated facts.

Multitasking doesn't impact your learning. Knowledge is composed of isolated facts.

Which of the following is not a study myth? - You can multitask while you study. - Highlighting the main points of a text is useful. - Studying effectively is effortless. - All of the above. - None of the above.

None of the above.

Explain the difference between objective and subjective test questions. Be sure to provide at least one example of each type of test question in your explanation.

Objective test questions are questions that usually only have one correct answer. Multiple questions are the most popular of objective test questions. Subjective questions are ones that are often open-ended and do not have one right answer. Short answer or essay questions are popular types of subjective test questions.

Of the following options, which is the most effective study strategy? - Changing your study environment - Spacing out study sessions - Interleaving content - Practice testing yourself

Practice testing yourself

Your professor tells you that your test questions will be at the two lowest level of Bloom's Taxonomy. Which study strategy would be best for you to do to prepare adequately? - Creating something new out of the content. - Practicing the recall of terms and their definitions so they can be remembered. - Making judgements about the content. - Making connections among the concepts by comparing and contrasting the details.

Practicing the recall of terms and their definitions so they can be remembered.

More likely to include unfamiliar terms that need to be defined, key concepts or processes, key theories that drive the processes, and facts.

Sciences

Which of the following is NOT a type of objective test question? - Short answer - Matching - True/false - Multiple choice

Short answer

More likely to focus on facts, theories, history of the development of the theories, key events or prominent researchers.

Social Sciences

Which of the following is an example of interleaving? - Studying history for 1 hour followed by 1 hour of studying math followed by an hour of studying Spanish. - Studying psychology for 1 hour on Monday, 30 minutes on Wednesday, and 2 hours on Thursday, testing on Friday. - Studying biology for 1 hour on Wednesday, four hours on Thursday, testing on Friday. - All of the above. - None of the above.

Studying history for 1 hour followed by 1 hour of studying math followed by an hour of studying Spanish.

Which part of the SQ3R strategy involves the process of skimming? - Read - Question - Recite - Review - Survey

Survey

There can be a benefit to your brain of "mixing up" information (or interleaving) which can sometimes create short-term forgetting but can lead to long-term memory and learning.

T

What is mnemonic device, used by the ancient Romans, is also known as the "loci method"? - Acrostic Sentences - Chunking - Pegging - The Memory Palace

The Memory Palace

What are the components of the SQ3R strategy?

The components of the SQ3R strategy are Survey, Question, Read, Recite and Review

What strategy for clarifying abstract concepts help you make the abstract concept more memorable?

concrete examples

Short-term memory - helps you remember where you left your left your cell phone. - includes a vast array of information, images and sensory experiences from your past. - changes in neurons and networks of neurons in the hippocampus. - All of the above. - None of the above.

helps you remember where you left your left your cell phone.

Many college reading assignments will involve primary sources such as - textbooks and articles. - summaries and argumentative essays. - legal documents, historic letters, and diaries. - All of the above. - None of the above.

legal documents, historic letters, and diaries.

According to Stephen Chew, the idea that you should figure out what you know and don't know by participating in effective study strategies such as practice testing is called - testing yourself - overlearning - metacognition - automaticity

metacognition

One of the best strategies for preparing for tests is - testing yourself over the material before the instructor tests you. - reading all the assignments in the required textbook twice the night before the test. - getting eight hours of sleep the night before the test. - None of the above.

testing yourself over the material before the instructor tests you.

A note-taking strategy that includes a space for summary is called _______.

the Cornell Method