There is general agreement among the experts that

All notes should be labeled with the date, the course name & the topic

What is the primary role of a mentor? A mentor is the best person to:

guide you down a path they have recently traveled

The statement that “intelligent people always question and evaluate” means

facts need to be verified in order to understand a topic well.

As explained in this book, skimming is

Using guides for understanding (headings, definitions, quotes, tables ect.

You have a meeting with an advisor to discuss plans for next semester. How would you create a list of topics to discuss

Organize my questions around my values, goals, and career plans

Which of the following is an example of interleaving?

Studying history for 1 hour, 1 hour math & 1 hour of Spanish

Which of the following degrees could you earn in two years?

Associate’s degree in psychology

Many college reading assignments will involve primary sources such as

legal documents, historic letters and diaries.

Many benefits of notetaking are discussed in the text; which of the following is not a benefit?

Notes can help reduce the amount of time you spend reading.

The “Whole Person Approach” to testing means:

Taking care of health, asking for help & seeing how everything fits

Which of the following is/are example(s) of exploratory reading?

Reading a review of a movie to decide if you want to see it or not

Most college students say that the hardest part of completing the reading for college classes is

the amount of reading that has to be done.

A suggested active reading strategy is to

read assigned materials before you go to a lecture class.

Which of the following is NOT a function typically performed by an academic advisor?

Help students apply for financial aid

Jiliyann will soon be graduating with a bachelor’s degree. To prepare for her career search. Which activity?

Look for internship opportunities in her chosen field

As explained in this chapter, when you are taking a test

it is important to answer every question.

SQ3R is a method for active reading that is often taught in public schools and retaught in college. It stands for-

Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review.

One of the best strategies for preparing for tests is

testing yourself over the material before the instructor tests you.

The foundation of memory has been explained as

biological deviceswhi ch living organisms acquire, retain, and make use of

It is recommended that as you are engaged in active reading you should

write down questions that come to mind.

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

When reading material for college, it is important to

take notes after you read a section by writing in the margin

Active reading is a term used to refer to

interacting with text by asking questions and looking for answers

Recursive reading means

reading, re-reading, and going back to make meaning and connections.

Which of the following statements about sleep are accurate?

Lack of sleep impairs judgment, focus and overall mood.

Which of the following statements is true?

Notes are potential study guides- can help you understand the material.

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There is general agreement among the experts that
It’s a good idea to get as much information possible on each page
Taking notes on a computer is always better than taking notes by hand
All notes should be labeled with the date, the course name & the topic
It’s a good idea to use the same notetaking technique for all your classes
2
What is the primary role of a mentor? A mentor is the best person to:
guide you toward the appropriate college resources
guide you down a path they have recently traveled
ask which classes to take next semester
ask about financial aid
3
John has a goal of graduating w/ a bachelor’s degree. What is the 1st step John should take in creating his plan?
Find a study group
Reflect on his values
Review the curriculum map
Talk to his professor about internship opportunities
4
If possible, it is a good idea to include the following in your study space:
All of the above
a small bulletin board for reminders or lists that you refer to frequently.
a whiteboard to write yourself notes or for brainstorming.
sticky notes, encouraging quotes and/or photos for inspiration
5
The statement that “intelligent people always question and evaluate” means
a writer won’t tell his/her biases so you have to make inferences.
you can’t trust people to tell the truth in most things you read.
facts need to be verified in order to understand a topic well.
if you listen, you can imply what a professor will put on a test.
6
As explained in this book, skimming is
glancing over words on the page to see if any of the information sticks.
Using guides for understanding (headings, definitions, quotes, tables ect.
All of the above
an alternative to deep reading.
7
You have a meeting with an advisor to discuss plans for next semester. How would you create a list of topics to discuss
Identify the classes my friends are taking
Organize my questions around my values, goals, and career plans
Find classes that meet later in the day
Determine which professors have the highest pass rates
8
When you are working with new content, you may need to schedule more time for reading because
All of the above
it’s harder work when you can't connect material to your prior knowledge.
you might have to stop reading to look up a new vocabulary word.
you may need to take breaks to think about the material and take notes.
9
Which of the following is an example of interleaving?
Studying history for 1 hour, 1 hour math & 1 hour of Spanish
Studying for 1 hr on Monday, 30 minutes on Wednesday, & 2 hrs on Thursday
All of the above
Studying biology for 1 hr on Wednesday, 4 hrs on Thursday
10
Another popular method for notetaking is called concept-mapping or mind-mapping:
All of the above
It appeals to learners who prefer a visual representation of their notes.
It aids in showing relationships among ideas.
It helps to identify major ideas apart from minor points or details.
11
Working memory
is a type of short-term memory.
All of the above
allows access to information stored in your memory to complete a task.
is what you use when you are actively performing a task.
12
Which of the following degrees could you earn in two years?
Master’s degree in education
Associate’s degree in psychology
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Bachelor’s degree in art
13
Many college reading assignments will involve primary sources such as
legal documents, historic letters and diaries.
All of the above.
textbooks and articles.
summaries and argumentative essays.
14
In this chapter, the author says one of the best ways to learn something is to
All of the above
teach a lesson to someone else
listen carefully to oral instructions and read carefully directions.
watch someone demonstrating what you want to learn
15
Many benefits of notetaking are discussed in the text; which of the following is not a benefit?
Notes help you stay focused on the task at hand.
Notes help you organize your ideas.
Notes can help reduce the amount of time you spend reading.
Notes build on your prior knowledge of a subject.
16
Change can result from internal or external factors. Which of the following is an example of an internal factor?
Indecision
Family circumstances
Your health
Financial concernsI
17
The “Whole Person Approach” to testing means:
Sometimes to be prepared for an exam, everything to stop
All of the above
It is essential to compartmentalize things in your life
Taking care of health, asking for help & seeing how everything fits
18
Which of the following is/are example(s) of exploratory reading?
Reading to more fully understand very complex content
All of the above
Reading to enjoy an escape from the boredom of daily life
Reading a review of a movie to decide if you want to see it or not
19
Most college students say that the hardest part of completing the reading for college classes is
All of the above
the complex way that academics write
the amount of reading that has to be done.
the difficulty of the vocabulary in the text.
20
One of the best ways to prepare for a test is to take a practice test; you can do this by
creating flashcards or writing an actual test.
All of the above
using an online program such as Quizlet
reading a passage, covering it up and asking, “What is the main idea
21
Which of the following is NOT a way to gain additional real-world experience outside of your coursework?
Internship
Clinicals
Certification exam
Service-learning
22
A suggested active reading strategy is to
concentrate on the author’s personality
read assigned materials before you go to a lecture class.
wait to see how the lecture goes before you start the reading
All of the above
23
Which of the following would also support Lolina’s career preparation?
Take a vacation with her friends
Be more active on social media
Seek a summer internship
Spend more time in her room
24
Which of the following is NOT a function typically performed by an academic advisor?
Direct students to appropriate campus resources
Assist with time management strategies
Help students complete grade appeals
Help students apply for financial aid
25
Jiliyann will soon be graduating with a bachelor’s degree. To prepare for her career search. Which activity?
Look for internship opportunities in her chosen field
Apply for part-time jobs in fast food
Spend more time having fun with her friends
Take an extra class in her major
26
As explained in this chapter, when you are taking a test
it is important to answer every question.
you should spend a lot of time reading over the test
All of the above
if you read the introduction and you are sure you know the answer select it
27
The Cornell System for notetaking
was developed by Dr. Walter Pauk at Cornell University.
provides a handy way to review and test yourself using your notes.
All of the above
involves dividing your paper into three sections:
28
SQ3R is a method for active reading that is often taught in public schools and retaught in college. It stands for-
Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review.
Skim, Quiz, Read, Reflect, Revise.
Skim, Quiz, Read, Reflect, Review.
Scan, Question, Read, Reflect, Re-read
29
It is important to keep in mind that the better you are at studying and test-taking
All of the above
the higher your grades in courses will be.
the greater your problem-solving skills will be for future job
the better results you will achieve in terms of long-term learning
30
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 before the test
scheduling 4 hours of study time for each hour you spend in class.
getting eight hours of sleep the night before the test.
31
The foundation of memory has been explained as
biological deviceswhi ch living organisms acquire, retain, and make use of
All of the above
the impression of smell and vision encoded in our brain.
something present in all forms of lower – and higher-order animals.
32
It is recommended that as you are engaged in active reading you should
say/ask questions in your mind.
All of the above.
write down questions that come to mind.
avoid using a computer.
33
Short-term memory
changes in neurons and networks of neurons in the hippocampus.
includes information, images & sensory experiences from past.
All of the above.
helps you remember where you left your left your cell phone.
34
When reading material for college, it is important to
All of the above
take notes after you read a section by writing in the margin
use different colors for highlighting or underlining
underline or highlight as much material as possible to help you remember.
35
Active reading is a term used to refer to
reading without taking notes or marking text.
All of the above.
interacting with text by asking questions and looking for answers
reading through passages without stopping.
36
Recursive reading means
reading as a linear process.
A and B.
reading, re-reading, and going back to make meaning and connections.
reading a selection from beginning to end.
37
Which of the following statements about sleep are accurate?
Lack of sleep impairs judgment, focus and overall mood.
All of the above
Study suggests sleep deprivation is almost as dangerous as being drunk
Sleep and college always conveniently go together.
38
If you don’t enjoy reading, it may be that
you suffer from information overload.
there are too many distractions that prevent you from focusing
All of the above.
you need to adjust your schedule to allow more time for reading.
39
As you evaluate the text you read, it is important to
All of the above
consider if the author is presenting a balanced view of the main ideas.
question the main point the author is making
identify the evidence the author is citing to support his/her arguments.
40
Who should you contact to talk about your grade point average, educational goals, degree requirements, or institution
Advisor
Registrar’s office
Admissions office
Professor
41
Which of the following statements is true?
Notes are potential study guides- can help you understand the material.
Even if you don’t work on your notes after writing them, you’ve done enough
It is good idea to try to write down every single word the speaker says
Research indicates that students remember 60-75 percent of their notes

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