FINAL EXAM CSFH
after one semester your overall grades for three four-credit courses were A-, B+, and B-. If an A- is worth 3.7 points, a B+ 3.3 points and a B- is worth 2.7 points, what is your GPA, rounded to the nearest tenth?
3.2
the class has taken three exams and written two essays. you scored 80%, 76%, and 94% on the exams, and 88% and 92%on the essays. Your instructor will determine your grade by averaging these scores. what is your final grade?
86%
the class has taken three quizzes, worth 20 points each. you scored 18, 20, and 14 on the three quizzes. Based on these three scores, what is your overall percentage grade so far in the course?
87%
a support system of peers is called a ____
Network
on the first day of class, instructors often spend a good amount of time reading the syllabus and discussing class handouts. what is one advantage of this activity?
You can ask questions about the documents and clarify the instructors expectations for the course
participating in organized groups on campus can do all of the following except
a. allow you to remain passive about your social life
choose all of the following things mentioned in the textbook that you can do in class to become an active listener
a. avoid doing things that can distract you from listening b. take effective notes c. mentally organize the information as you hear it d. identify the main ideas
choose all of the following reasons why an instructor might use media, such as handouts, films, or plastic models, as part of a class lecture?
a. because of the different learning styles of students in the class c. to help students to connect with the material in different ways e. because of the different learning styles of students in the class
select all of the possible strategies to prevent procrastination
a. breaking projects into smaller tasks b. juggling deadlines c. setting realistic goals d. being confident about your decisions e. doing a little bit at a time
your long range calendar should include which of the following
a. deadlines for drop/add b. deadlines for completing each phase of lengthy projects c. your instructors office hours d. all of the above answer: D
select all of the following that explain how knowing what your dominant learning style is can help you become a more successful student
a. improves interaction with your instructors and other students b. improves your studying and test taking skills c. gets more out of your courses e. improves interaction with your instructions and other students
all of the following can help you stay focused during reading except:
a. listening to music while reading
select one of the following that is not one of the six steps of creating a note-taking outline explained in the textbook
a. look at the general layout of the chapter and note each sections length b. read the introductory paragraph for main ideas c. check the authors references in the bibliography d. search for bolded or italic words e. look over your notes, highlighted passages, and questions
choose all of the campus resources that can make a positive impact on your school experience
a. tutoring b. computer labs c. libraries d, counseling
what does it mean to use critical thinking?
analyze information and form judgments about it
which of the following statements describes a recommended response when an instructor covers the material too quickly?
ask specific questions about concepts you would like the instructor to clarify
all of the following are recommended tips for effective note taking except
b. copying down important sections from the textbook
all of the following are examples of objective test questions except
b. essay questions
all of the following describe learning skills except
b. explore it
all of the following academic tips are specifically recommended for auditory learners except
b. moving around while studying
how does a student with a global learning style prefer to learn?
by summarizing and relating concepts to the "big picture"
if you start to feel anxious during a test, what could you do to break the tension?
close your eyes and take a few slow, deep breaths
if you get sick before the test which of the following actions should you take?
contact the instructor, follow doctors orders, and rest
for a network to be successful, all group members must
contribute and consume information
ethnicity, age, gender, and religion are all elements of __ ___
cultural diversity
all of the following can keep a student from being an active listener, except
d. listening for signal words in the lecture
what is one recommended way to prepare and plan ahead for a test?
decide on an organized study plan even weeks before the exam
goals should be measurable, reachable, and ______
desirable
____ refers to the great variety of human characteristics that exist
diversity
which of the following activities illustrates blooms "comprehension" learning level?
drawing a chart or diagram
what is the best time to meet with your instructor to ask questions or discuss the material?
during the instructor's office hours
when taking objective tests you should answer easier problems first, and then proceed to the more difficult ones. What is the advantage of this approach?
easy questions that you know warm up the brain and build confidence for tougher questions
which of these substances can actually speed your thought processes?
electrolytes
____ is the concept of identifying with the traditions and values of a particular group
ethnicity
___ means good, or healthy, levels of stress
eustress
determining whether information has value or relevance is
evaluation
The acronym GPA stands for Grade Point Aspects
false
glial cells are brain cells that send and receives messages to one another in the form of electrochemical nerve impulses
false
if you cannot speak to the instructor immediately after class, another appropriate time to introduce yourself to the instructor would be during their lunch break
false
it is important to read assigned material because this allows you to become familiar with the material, note questions or confusing concepts, come to class prepared, make the instructor happy, and to understand the concepts more fully.
false
knowing the origins of the subject makes it much easier to understand the material
false
one of the last steps in active reading is reviewing the chapter introduction
false
the right hemisphere of the brain is responsible for controlling language and logical thinking
false
the system of writing in abbreviated words or symbols is called note taking
false
the tasks on your daily to do list should be general
false
three important characteristics of a health care professional are honesty, ambition, and accountability
false
meeting individually with your instructor provides the opportunity to do all of the following except
find out specifically what's going to be on the next test
when working with patients, you may come across cases in which a male family member speaks for a female patient. what is this an example of?
gender roles
anxious students often __ in a testing environment
h. have a good posture
having positive attitude
helps you study for your classes in a more effective way
putting ideas into your own words to demonstrate how well you understand the material is
interpreting
which of the following statements describes the role of the cerebellum?
it controls basic functions such as balance and coordination
according to Benjamin blooms taxonomy of learning, what are the six stages of cognitive learning?
knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation
in addition to any personal goals, the true goal of all students should be
learning
which of the following is not a characteristic of a well organized schedule?
leaving one whole day free of classes
a ___ examination is a test mandated by state law to ensure you are prepared to practice in your field
licensure
when skimming a chapter, you should
look at the images and key terms and read the introduction and summary
in addition to objective and subjective test questions, what is another common type of test questions?
oral test
choose two study tips that would be helpful for visual learners
pay close attention to visual presentationvisualize the instructors board notes or powerpoint
the single best way to stay focused and motivated is
planning ahead
choose the best example of how critical thinking skills will be. used a healthcare career
prioritizing incoming patients as a hospital triage nurse
when faced with a group of objective questions, its best to answer which types of question first?
questions you know without hesitation
the term ___ is typically based on a persons physical characteristics
race
when presented with an essay question, what is the first step?
read question directions, underlining important words or phrases
one way to avoid procrasitnation on a large project is to set ___ goals that do not `require you to achieve perfection
realistic
holidays are a time to
relax and have fun so you will be prepared to start fresh
which of the following four types of goals and corresponding timeframe is not described in the textbook?
short term (1. month to 2 month's away)
what is the best way to ask for clarification during a lecture?
state what you do understand and then ask specific questions
which of the following documents summarizes your lecture notes on one piece of paper for review?
study sheet
which of the following does not describe a recommended way to care for your mind?
study using a daily schedule
the document that tells you how many activities and assignments are required for the course is called the ___
syllabus
which stage of cognitive learning proposed by Benjamin bloom is considered to be the most creative
synthesis
which of the following is not an effective way to stop the cycle of uncertainty, fear, and discouragement that students may sometimes experience?
take a break from studying
if you sit at the front of the classroom, what impression does this communicate to the instructor?
that you are willing and eager to learn
what can you learn about an upcoming test by attending class?
the format of the test
which of the following commonly appears on a syllabus?
the goals your instructor has for you
as a health professional, which of the following will. you be responsible for?
the patients security and privacy
which of the following characteristics describes an anxious student?
they have difficulty concentrating
which of the following is an example of a good goal?
to study at least one hour each day
a note-taking outline should be prepared before the lecture begins, and highlight the main points and key ideas. This helps the student to follow the lecture and ensure that all important information is recorded.
true
as a student you should keep away from gossip to avoid getting into the habit, and to minimize the distractions and conflict that sometimes comes from gossiping
true
he right hemisphere of the brain controls nonverbal processes, such as intuitive thinking, imagination, and creativity
true
if your instructor writes a new concept or definition on the board or distributes a handout with a diagram or list of facts, it would be wise to memorize that information
true
in blooms taxonomy application means using information that you've memorized and comprehended in order to complete a task
true
it is important to schedule time for projects and group work because it is difficult to schedule a block of time with several people who have busy schedule
true
obstacles you may face in continuing your education could include financial issues, difficult relationships, a lack of confidence, and perhaps even fear of failure
true
possible reasons for continuing your education include self-enrichment, making more money, a passion for learning, improved job prospects, improved self-respect
true
self-image can affect your attitude and motivation
true
several ways the textbook states that instructors may use to draw your attention to important material include pausing to allow students to write down information in their notes
true
signal words can indicate transitions in a lecture, allowing you to organize your thoughts and your notes.
true
some of the benefits of taking notes in class include: familiarizing you with the instructors teaching style, helping you remember information; providing cues for later studying; clarifying what material the instructor considers important; helping you to stay focused during the lecture
true
strategies that the textbppl talks about for reading actively include the following: reading aloud; taking notes or drawing graphics while reading; writing down questions about confusing concepts or ideas,; thinking about how information relates to the chapter as a whole; making a note of difficult sections that you'll need to re-read
true
text dependant lecture material closely follows the text, whereas text independent lectures are drawn from other media that supports the text
true
the five steps of LISAN note taking are: Lead, Ideas, Signal Words, Actively Listen, and Notes
true
three people who could be your supporters while you are in school and could help you with various aspects of student life could include friends, family, coworkers, students and instructors
true
two effective ways of staying motivated in pursuing goals are to reward yourself when you achieve a goal and to ask a friend to hold you accountable
true
ways to become a self directed learner in class include finding additional resources, meeting regularly with a study group, or finding better ways to store information in long term memory
true
when presented with a true/false question, it is wise to look for extreme words such as all, always, never, none, only
true
which of the following list include all five of the learning styles indicated in the textbook?
visual, detail, auditory, global, and kinesthetic
a network is ___, focused, and respectful
voluntary
