TCE Unit 2 - chapters 5, 6, 7, 8

Best methods for reading of studying science textbook material

The first step in research is to ask a question/s.

An exam plan is a strict schedule for studying you may deviate from.

Best way for students learning English to improve comprehension.

Computerized tests usually allow you to see only one question at a time.

Rate you should review chapters already covered during the term in a textbook

A place in the back of the book that gives the definitions or tell the meaning of certain words in the book.

Length of time to keep math and science binders

Place you should not choose to sit in your classroom

Amounts of information students learn material best in

Usually contained within Humanities textbooks

A wiki is a website that allows collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users.

Recommended technique for books that introduce many new terms and definitions.

Provide hints about topics the instructor considers important

Involves developing the tools of critical thinking & understanding the why and how behind the details of what you learn.

If an author has published in only one field, he/she is considered an expert.

Essay exams require you to think less deeply.

Paragraph summary of the methods and major finding of an article or experiment

Relaxing is a way to prepare emotionally for a test.

Paying close attention to what someone is saying and communicating by keeping your eyes on your instructor

Step in active reading where you develop a purpose for reading before you read the content

Endorsement of a textbook written by someone other than the author.

To evaluate is to discuss strengths and weaknesses.

Reviews a textbooks overall organization and contents usually chapter by chapter.

Good to organize notes using a slide for each point.

Expulsion is a consequence of submitting a purchased paper.

Explains textbooks organization and gives insight into an author's perspective.

Cultural literacy is the information that an average citizen can be expected to know.

Always is often an incorrect answer on a multiple choice test.

Makes it harder to remember things.

Successful way to do homework.

Note taking format that includes a recall column

Most important thing to do when taking notes while reading

Tiny Tap allows students to create multiple choice quizzes.

Length of short term memory

activated memory that holds a few items briefly, like dialing seven digit phone number, before the information is stored

Preparing for a speech is something you are likely to find on your campus library's website or app.

Index cards that contain key pieces of information to be remembered

Computer literacy is the inability to use digital video and audio tools.

Step in active reading that involves looking through your assigned reading again

Explanatory notes added to a text to explain, cite sources, or give bibliographical data in margins of books.

learning aids, strategies, and devices that improve recall through the use of retrieval cues

Taking notes in non-lecture classes

A brief statement or account of the main points of something usually found at the end of the chapter.

Should not be used when taking notes during a lecture.