What's the most effective way to study for a test?

Do the provided study guide, Hit highlights of your notes right before the test, Make connections between material and experiences

Taking notes in class is...

most effective when you paraphrase

The best way to study for a test is to...

spread out study time and take breaks

What's the best study environment?

doesn't matter as long as you're as productive as possible

The night before a final, it's best to...

get a full night's rest after studying

Reading before class is...

helpful; you'll have some idea of what's coming up in class.

When faced with a short answer question you have no idea how to answer, you should...

do your best to answer parts of the question you understand

Getting supplies together before you start studying will...

keep you from wasting time later

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1
A good "study spot" is a place where...
you can totally relax
you're alert
you do a lot of stuff
you're sort of uncomfortable
2
What's the most effective way to study for a test?
Do the provided study guide
Hit highlights of your notes right before the test
Make connections between material and experiences
Memorize as much as possible
3
Should you copy the PowerPoint/transcribe every word the professor says?
No
Yes
4
Taking notes in class is...
most effective when you paraphrase
most effective when everything on the slide is included
the only way to pay attention
unnecessary for me
5
What's involved in active reading?
Taking breaks when you start zoning out
Taking notes/asking questions as you go
Highlighting important information
All of the above
6
A _________ is a useful study tool.
snack
cell phone
pair of headphones
planner
7
The best way to study for a test is to...
make flashcards
spend several hours at a time studying
cram the night before
spread out study time and take breaks
8
Does your current study method work ("work" meaning "are you getting the scores you want")?
yes
no
9
What's the best study environment?
doesn't matter as long as you're as productive as possible
wherever you happen to be
a quiet place with absolutely no distractions
with friends
10
The night before a final, it's best to...
stay up late and study as much as possible
get a full night's rest after studying
use your notes as a pillow and hope it works out
stay up late and wake up early to study before the test
11
Which of the following is not a benefit of a study plan?
Maximizing productive study time
Feeling less overwhelmed
Making sure you get to everything
Not needing to study as much
12
Which of the following makes tests less intimidating?
Knowing the layout of the test beforehand
All of the above
Knowing the material well
Having strategies to approach questions you're unsure of
13
Reading before class is...
unnecessary; it won't make sense either way.
unnecessary; you'll learn it in class anyway.
helpful; you'll have some idea of what's coming up in class.
helpful; if you read it, you don't need to go to class.
14
When faced with a short answer question you have no idea how to answer, you should...
do your best to answer parts of the question you understand
write "I don't know"
leave it blank
do your best to sound like you know what you're saying
15
What's the most important aspect of studying?
Knowing all of the information
Understanding key concepts
16
Getting supplies together before you start studying will...
keep you from wasting time later
definitely improve your test score
take up extra time you should be using to start working
create a distracting work environment

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