You were advised on how to achieve her goal of running a marathon. Who should not listen to?

Achieve the entire goal, then make room for another

What are the three categories that the textbook breaks goals into?

short-term, intermediate, long-term

How are strengths produced?

You develop them by working to gain skills and knowledge.

Which of the following is an example of a mnemonic devices?

letters, images, sounds, or rhymes used as memory boosters

What do the letters in SMART goal stand for?

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely

What strategies does your textbook identify for improving sentence fluency?

Use transition words, vary sentence length & type.

What is optimum stress?

Ideal pressure that prompts you to perform at peak level

What does K-W-L stand for?

what you Know, what you Want to know, and what you Learned

Which of the following is a support system?

A social network that helps you reach your goals.

Which of the following does the textbook suggest as a good test taking strategy?

If you finish early, go back over your answers

Which of the following is a recommended strategies for a productive online discussion?

state opinions clearly & use correct grammar

What does strength diversity refer to?

the variety in the assets that people offer

What is the difference between a strength and a talent?

strength: mastered through practice; talent:natural ability.

Which is an example of constructive criticism?

If you can get to work early, it'll help your performance.

What is the best tip to follow during the meeting?

Use an abbreviated or speedwriting system

What is the difference between hard obligations and soft obligations?

hard obligation:specific deadlines; soft obligation no time

Which of the following is true about online reading strategies?

Reading strategies that work for textbooks will work online

Collaborative note taking is successful only when what is true?

Everyone contributes equally toward the common goal

What tips would you give to a kinesthetic learner who is preparing for a test?

Make the material hands-on, like draw the key concepts

How would a five paragraph persuasive essay likely be structured?

intro paragraph, body paragraphs, concluding paragraph

Which of the following is NOT an example of active listening?

remain in motion while listening

What are the three purposes of writing covered in your textbook?

to entertain, to inform, to persuade

What is a transition word?

words that show the relationship between ideas in a sentence

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1
Which of the following is an internal reward?
satisfaction
nice dinner
money
a new job
2
The decision to extend the deadline is an example of what?
negotiation
consideration
persuasion
consensus
3
The pre-reading strategy of taking info you already have & adding to it is called what?
mapping
skimming
scanning
scaffolding
4
You were advised on how to achieve her goal of running a marathon. Who should not listen to?
Margaret says research how others prepared to run marathons
Achieve the entire goal, then make room for another
Jack says that you use positive language to stay motivated.
Focus on the quality of achieving this goal nothing else
5
What are the three categories that the textbook breaks goals into?
short-term, intermediate, long-term
small, medium, large
beginning stage, middle stage, final stage
slow, on pace, fast
6
How are strengths produced?
You are born with them.
You surrounding yourself with successful people.
You develop them through positive thinking.
You develop them by working to gain skills and knowledge.
7
Which of the following is an example of a mnemonic devices?
flashcards with key terms on them
qualifiers
letters, images, sounds, or rhymes used as memory boosters
outlines of chapters
8
What do the letters in SMART goal stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Stick to it, Make it happen, Achieve it, Reach it & Take it
Sure, Main, Aim, Right, Top
Satisfiable, Maintainable, Achievable, Reliable, Teachable
9
What strategies does your textbook identify for improving sentence fluency?
Use transition words, vary sentence length & type.
Include your personality & use formal register
Use clear voice, transition words, and standard vocabulary.
Use Standard American English & choose a clear structure
10
What is optimum stress?
Ideal pressure that prompts you to perform at peak level
a stress free environment
A stressful situation that pushes you over the edge
positive stress
11
What does K-W-L stand for?
what to Keep, what to Write, what to Learn
what you Know, what you Want to know, and what you Learned
Know your material, use Worksheets, make list of your notes
Knowledge, Work, Life
12
Which of the following is a support system?
Everyone you work with
The people you meet online that share your common interests.
A social network that helps you reach your goals.
At home
13
Which of the following does the textbook suggest as a good test taking strategy?
Don’t watch the clock.
If you change a bunch of answers, your doing great
If you don't know an answer, keep trying until you have it
If you finish early, go back over your answers
14
"I will be unavailable from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., May 23, 2015.” What style of writing is used?
informative style
socially accepted writing
formal register
casual word choice
15
Taking classroom notes, meeting minutes, and phone messages requires what skill?
nonverbal communication
active listening
negotiation
collaboration
16
Which of the following is a recommended strategies for a productive online discussion?
states facts and disproves others responses.
state opinions clearly & use correct grammar
ask other people what they thought
misspelled words and belittled others
17
What does strength diversity refer to?
the variety in people’s cultural backgrounds
stereotyping people in groups
the variety in the assets that people offer
the differences that cause problems on teams
18
What is the difference between a strength and a talent?
strength: mastered through practice; talent:natural ability.
strength:natural ability, talent:mastered through practice.
A strength is hard to learn while a talent is easy to learn.
A strength is fun while a talents are stressful.
19
Which of the following is a method designed to achieve a goal?
strategy
problem solving
time management
critical thinking
20
A paragraph’s concluding sentence should perform which of the following functions?
describe
introduce
support
summarize
21
Which is an example of constructive criticism?
Being late is no ones fault but yours. Final warning.
Late again? Your tardiness is hurting your career.
You messed by showing up late. I need you to do better.
If you can get to work early, it'll help your performance.
22
What is the best tip to follow during the meeting?
Don’t ask people to repeat themselves.
Sit in the back of the room where no one can see you.
Take down every single word that is being said.
Use an abbreviated or speedwriting system
23
A short restatement of the chapter, that contained the most important ideas is an example of?
outline
mind map
summary
main idea
24
What is the difference between hard obligations and soft obligations?
hard obligations:done daily; soft obligations:done yearly
hard obligation:specific deadlines; soft obligation no time
hard obligations:difficult tasks; soft obligation:easy tasks
hard obligations:long term; soft obligations: short terms
25
Which of the following is true about online reading strategies?
Audiovisual features are always distracting when you read.
Reading strategies that work for textbooks will work online
Blogs, wikis, and newsgroups are always regulated
Most articles stay on the web & will always be relevant.
26
What is the skill for improving reading comprehension and retention called?
organizing
summarizing
charting
annotating
27
Collaborative note taking is successful only when what is true?
Everyone likes each other and gets along well.
Everyone contributes equally toward the common goal
Everyone wants to get an A.
Identity the best note taker & let them take all the notes.
28
Which Microsoft Office program would you use to create a presentation for your class?
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Publisher
29
When organizing an e-mail explaining a department conflict & resulting actions, use which one?
restrained
persuasion
compare/contrast
problem/solution
30
What tips would you give to a kinesthetic learner who is preparing for a test?
record & play back lectures
Highlight key ideas or info in textbooks
Make the material hands-on, like draw the key concepts
Take part in a study group
31
Qualities and principles that are very important to you are called what?
skills
goals
values
strengths
32
Which of these uses Roman & upper/ lowercase letters to arrange ideas, details, and examples?
K-W-L Chart
Sequence Map
Venn Diagram
standard outline
33
Which of the following is NOT computer hardware?
processor
internet browser
optical drive
network card
34
How would a five paragraph persuasive essay likely be structured?
descriptive paragraph, personal opinions, and summary
intro paragraph, body paragraphs, concluding paragraph
topic paragraph, personal anecdotes, & concluding paragraph
topic sentence, body paragraphs, and concluding paragraph
35
Which of the following is NOT an example of active listening?
repeat what you have heard
give your full attention to what is being said
remain in motion while listening
make eye contact with the speaker
36
What are the three purposes of writing covered in your textbook?
to entertain, to inform, to persuade
compare/contrast, cause/effect, sequence/chronology
introduction, body, conclusion
formal, informal, business
37
What is a transition word?
a summary of the words in a sentence
rich & precise language
words that show the relationship between ideas in a sentence
words used to vary the sentence length in a paragraph

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