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What should you do when you come to a very difficult question?
Go with your instincts--first answer that comes to you
Give your best guess & come back to it later
Skip it and come back if you have time
Spend as much time as it takes
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What should you do with your notes?
Never look at them again
Look at them the same day after you take them
Copy them for your friends
Use them to make a study guide
3
What is NOT an effective way to succeed in math?
Ask your teacher when you don't understand
Never looking at returned homework
Go to tutoring sessions
Master the basics
4
Your study space should be:
full of technology
dark
distraction-free
your room, always
5
Copying and pasting text into a paper or homework is:
A good way to get an A
Allowed on Chromebook assignments
plagiarism
A good way to get an F
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Which of the following is an appropriate use of technology in school?
Using facebook memes for government class
Using some guy's blog for your history paper
Watching online tutorials to figure out an algebra equation
Googling answers instead of using the text book
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The first and most important step toward memorizing something is to:
Read it over and over and over
Write it down
Understand it
Say it out loud
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The number one thing that drives teachers CRAZY is (according to Mr. Dan):
Being unprepared for class
Cell phones
Failure to read directions
Not giving your best effort
9
Which is a good note-taking strategy?
Write down every word
Use headings and write key information only
Only write what the teacher tells you to write
Never look at your notes again
10
What should you do when you finish the last question on a test?
Go back and look through the whole test
Wait for someone else to turn their test in first
Turn it in
Phone time!
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Which is NOT an effective strategy for memorizing something?
Read it over and over and over
Visualize it in your head and write it down
Teach it to someone
Have someone quiz you
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Which is the most effective learning style?
Using all three learning styles is most effective
Auditory
Kinesthetic
Visual
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Which is NOT an effective way to study for a test?
Having a friend quiz you
Reading the textbook
Making a study guide with your notes
Keeping your phone in another room
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What is Mr. Dan's #1 most effective way to study for a test?
Read all your notes
Make a practice test or flash cards
Find a practice quiz on the internet
Study by yourself
15
During a long study session, you should:
Drink lots of caffeine
Check social media sites often
Study all night without breaks
Take a short break every 20-30 minutes
16
What is the first thing you should do when you receive the test (after writing your name)?
Go to the first question
Go to the most difficult section
Read the directions
Go to the end and work backwards
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What is the most effective strategy for multiple choice questions?
Go with your first guess
Process of elimination
Choose the first answer that sounds right
Guess B or C
18
According to Mr. Dan, which is true about technology?
Worst thing about education in the 21st century
Best thing about education in the 21st century
19
To be prepared for a test, you should study:
The morning of the test
Many days before the test
Right before you take the test
The day before the test
20
Which of the following is NOT a good strategy for reading textbooks?
Reading charts & looking at pictures
Thinking about what you're reading
Taking notes
Reading start to finish without stopping
21
Which of the following is a healthy use of social media?
Getting in big arguments on facebook
Checking a 1-2 times daily to keep up with family & friends
Receiving notifications throughout the day
Checking repeatedly when you're bored
22
Will you have a successful school year?
Yes, no matter what you do
Yes, with hard work and determination
No
Maybe
23
True or False: Your grades in school determine how successful you'll be as an adult.
True
False, but hard work is a skill for success at any age
False. Grades have nothing to do with success as an adult.
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What is Mr. Dan's #1 rule for success in school?
Study every day
Do all your homework
Read lots of books
Positive attitude
25
What types of music should you listen to while studying (if you want to listen to music)?
Rap, r&b, soul, funk
Instrumental music--classical, jazz, movie scores
Electronic dance, heavy metal, punk rock
Country, pop, oldies
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Which is NOT a way to avoid test anxiety?
Breathe deeply
Positive attitude
Think about how important the test is
Be prepared
27
What time of day is best for effective studying?
Afternoon
Early morning
Late at night
Any time of day
28
True or false: You should never listen to music while studying
True
False
29
When should you begin studying for a test?
Two days before
At least a week before
The night before
The day your teacher announces it
30
What is the best way to be good at math?
Practice, Practice, Practice, Practice
Practice, Practice
Practice
Practice, Practice, Practice
31
What is "multitasking" when doing schoolwork?
An ineffective way to learn
Studying while distracted
A way to do many things well at the same time.
Alternating between homework, social media, video, etc.
32
What is the #1 way technology is used improperly in school?
finding false information
cheating on assignments
distraction
getting in trouble on social media
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Why is taking notes important?
Writing engages you with the information
You have the most important information to study
Taking notes is not important
It helps you better retain information
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Which of the following is an appropriate use of technology in school?
Using a calendar app to keep track of assignments
Playing games instead of doing assignments
Texting friends answers to test questions
Checking social media notifications in class
