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MSS WEEK 1 Quiz Review
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Which of the following statements best describes the key message of this chapter?
College isn't about increasing future income, but refining social skills.
By combining concepts of POWER
1st year students use their professor as resources often than students.
College is essentially the same as high school.
2
When creating your daily to-do list, scheduling every minute of the day is considered
enjoyable.
critical.
effective time management.
counterproductive.
3
The underlying main idea of a lecture, or the meaning behind the overt message you hear is referred to in the text as:
significant topic.
key concept.
outline.
meta-message.
4
A good warm-up for class is reviewing your notes and assignments from the previous class.
True
False
5
The purpose of ranking your priorities is to
set your schoolwork above everything else.
reveal what is and what is not important to accomplish.
reveal where you spend most of your time.
reveal the unimportant tasks you should focus on first.
6
It is important to complete all assignments before coming to class
to ensure a higher course grade.
because lectures are usually based on the assigned material.
to make a favorable impression on the instructor.
so you won't have to take notes during the lecture.
7
Of the following, what should
not
be added to your master calendar?
due dates
assignments
achievements
free time
8
A person who learns best by reading, watching, or recalling a mental picture would be referred to as a(n)
auditory/verbal learner.
read/write learner.
tactile/kinesthetic learner.
visual/graphic learner.
9
A time log is a
list of accomplishments.
schedule
type of clock.
record of where you spend your time.
10
The key to effective note-taking is to keep a balance between too many and too few notes.
False
True
11
The key to good note-taking is attempting to write down every word the instructor says.
False
True
12
The rethinking step of the P.O.W.E.R. Learning process is meant to
prove once and for all whether you can succeed in college.
increase the number of hours you can work on a project.
help you develop perfectionism.
help you grow and understand your work process.
13
The racial and ethnic composition of the United States is rapidly changing. College prepares you to live in a world of
lifelong learning.
making more money.
technology.
diversity.
14
Using abbreviated phrases is an example of
active listening and thinking.
hearing what the instructor says.
notating the meta-message.
a good note-taking tip.
15
As you consider using good note-taking tips while in class, listen closely for key words and phrases, then
use abbreviations.
use both sides of your paper.
use complete sentences.
write down everything the instructor says.
16
Over a lifetime, a college graduate will earn approximately how much more than a high school graduate?
none
$100,000
$1 million
$1 billion
17
The first step to improving your time management skills is to
create a master calendar.
determine how you are currently managing your time.
reflect on your time managing skills.
follow a schedule.
18
Which of the following are good steps to follow when preparing for note-taking? Click all that apply.
Complete your assignments prior to attending class.
Identify both your and the instructor's course goals. (correct)
Select a seat in class that promotes good note-taking (correct)
19
Completing college doesn't have to be the end of your education. Attending college starts you down the path of
P.O.W.E.R. Learning.
community service.
service learning.
lifelong learning.
20
During a lecture, one of the most important things you can do is
interrupt your instructor.
ask questions.
complete your assignment.
write down everything that is said.
21
Plans that relate to major accomplishments and that take some time to achieve are referred to as
organizational tools.
long-term goals.
measurable changes.
short-term goals.
22
To figure out the best use of your time, you need to determine your
free time.
prime time.
priorities
goals
23
One of the guidelines to make the most effective use of your laptop to take notes is to
use abbreviations.
type everything your instructor says.
use Microsoft Excel to take your notes.
avoid the temptation to surf the Internet.
24
Which of the following is an effective way to deal with procrastination?
Break large tasks into small pieces.
Avoid working with others.
Focus on the large task.
Don't think about the costs and effects of procrastination.
25
"Your future success depends on a single assignment, paper, or test," is an example of
an effective strategy.
a positive thought.
a realistic thought.
a self-defeating thought.
26
Involving the mechanical aspects of completing a task relates to which step in P.O.W.E.R. Learning?
Work
Prepare
Rethink
Organize
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Setting short- and long-term goals relates to which step in P.O.W.E.R. Learning?
Rethink
Evaluate
Organize
Prepare
