Midterm Review

Question 1

How often should you review the material from a particular chapter?

Accepted Answer

Once a week before the exam

Question 2

Some test anxiety is caused by ______________.

Accepted Answer

lack of preperation

Question 3

If you are looking for a mentor where should you go?

Accepted Answer

Connections Mentoring Program

Question 4

Which of the following describes how college differs from high school?

Accepted Answer

You spend more time writing

Question 5

The habit of delaying something that needs your immediate attention is called ______________.

Accepted Answer

procrastination

Question 6

What should you do if you feel yourself starting to panic while taking a test?

Accepted Answer

Stop, take a breath, and tell yourself you will be okay.

Question 7

What should you do if you look on your calendar & have a test and paper due the same week?

Accepted Answer

Find time to finish other assignments to free up extra time

Question 8

What is the best choice for breakfast on a test day?

Accepted Answer

Fruit

Question 9

What is an abstract?

Accepted Answer

A paragraph-length summary of an article

Question 10

The MOST important skill you’ll need to learn in college is how to ______________.

Accepted Answer

keep learning throughout your life

Question 11

Which services are NOT offered at Get Wise?

Accepted Answer

Study Abroad

Question 12

Where is Get Wise?

Accepted Answer

GPT

Question 13

What is the best way to focus and keep your priorities on track?

Accepted Answer

Finish what needs to be done before hanging out with friends

Question 14

Critical thinking means ______________.

Accepted Answer

looking for evidence before forming a personal opinion

Question 15

What is one benefit of attending office hours?

Accepted Answer

Shows initiative & helps make connections with instructors

Question 16

If collaborating will help you better remember the material you are studying, you should ___.

Accepted Answer

Join a study group

Question 17

Which of these statements is TRUE about selecting a college major?

Accepted Answer

A career counselor can help you decide which major to choose

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an effective way to communicate with instructors over e-mail?

Accepted Answer

Give your e-mail a subject line like “class” or “question.”

Question 19

Which of these strategies can help you keep track of all the tasks you need to remember?

Accepted Answer

Creating a to-do list

Question 20

When studying to understand and remember detailed information, you should __________.

Accepted Answer

choose a memory strategy that fits your learning style

Question 21

What is the job database where you can find jobs and internships?

Accepted Answer

Owl CareerLink

Question 22

When should you begin your academic planning?

Accepted Answer

As soon as you start your college career

Question 23

___ involves taking a first look at your assigned reading before you really tackle the content.

Accepted Answer

Previewing

Question 24

A good time manager allows for emergencies by ______________.

Accepted Answer

finishing assignments before the actual due dates

Question 25

Which note-taking method is NOT recommended for taking notes during a lecture?

Accepted Answer

Paragraph format

Question 26

Active learning does NOT involve ______________.

Accepted Answer

reading only the materials required by the instructor

Question 27

What are the hours of Get Wise?

Accepted Answer

4 - 9 p.m.

Question 28

When is same-day career advising?

Accepted Answer

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Question 29

Unless we take steps to remember we forget the info we learn within__ hours of hearing it

Accepted Answer

24

Question 30

If you finish your test early, you should ______________.

Accepted Answer

go back and check your answers

Question 31

Which question should you ask to help you remember concepts and ideas as you read a textbook?

Accepted Answer

What is the basic idea in what I’m reading?

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for how to read a textbook with concentration?

Accepted Answer

Read entire chapters without breaks.

Question 33

What is the tool used to research majors?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a strategy for reducing the likelihood of problems with academic honesty?

Accepted Answer

Working toward a career that doesn’t interest you

Question 35

What is located in the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 36

For each hour spent in class, you should schedule _________ hour(s) of study time.

Accepted Answer

2

Question 37

Which of the following is an example of positive self-talk?

Accepted Answer

“I have studied. I’m ready to do well on the exam.”

Question 38

How often should you meet with your academic advisor?

Accepted Answer

At least once a term

Question 39

Which questions should you answer first when taking a test?

Accepted Answer

Easy questions

Question 40

What should you do if instructor makes a comment you feel is important during a lecture?

Accepted Answer

Write it down and relate it to the relevant important topic.

Question 41

You will be more likely to remember material if you ___________.

Accepted Answer

link it to something you have already learned

Question 42

To help retain the information presented in a lecture, you should repeat it ______________.

Accepted Answer

silently to yourself in your own words

Question 43

The first thing you should read when previewing a reading assignment is the chapter _________.

Accepted Answer

Title

Question 44

The best way to organize a major writing assignment is to ______________.

Accepted Answer

break assignment into small steps with individual deadlines

Question 45

How might you demonstrate respect for your instructors or fellow students?

Accepted Answer

Plan ahead for so you get to class on time or early.

Question 46

In 2013, four-year college graduates earned about __________ per hour as high school graduates.

Accepted Answer

twice as much

Question 47

When taking essay exams, you should ______________.

Accepted Answer

locate the key task words in the question

Question 48

What should you do first when developing a summary to prepare for a test?

Accepted Answer

Make connections between the main point &supporting details.

Question 49

What will probably happen if you try to use your memory as your only planner?

Accepted Answer

You will probably forget important events and deadlines.

Question 50

Which statement is an example of a long-term goal?

Accepted Answer

I will train for a marathon

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