Question 1

Discuss three strategies you use to prepare for a class. Describe each in detail and discuss its benefits. Use examples to support your position.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Which study strategy would be MOST beneficial to an interactive learner?

Accepted Answer

A)  reading aloud the notes taken in class 
B)  rewriting the notes after class 
C)  adding graphs and charts to the notes 
D)  using the notes to explain the topic to someone else 
A)  reading aloud the notes taken in class 
B)  rewriting the notes after class 
C)  adding graphs and charts to the notes 
D)  using the notes to explain the topic to someone else

Question 3

Which is LEAST important to review before class begins?

Accepted Answer

A)  chapter introductions 
B)  the next chapter in the textbook 
C)  chapter summaries 
D)  your notes from the last class 
A)  chapter introductions 
B)  the next chapter in the textbook 
C)  chapter summaries 
D)  your notes from the last class

Question 4

Instructors generally think that the information in the textbook is more important than the information discussed in class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What should you do when taking notes during a discussion in a nonlecture course?

Accepted Answer

A)  use the paragraph format 
B)  record information presented by your classmates as well as by the instructor 
C)  record only the ideas and perspectives that you agree with 
D)  take minimal notes so you can focus on listening instead 
A)  use the paragraph format 
B)  record information presented by your classmates as well as by the instructor 
C)  record only the ideas and perspectives that you agree with 
D)  take minimal notes so you can focus on listening instead

Question 6

Armand is considering taking an Informatics course online. He has never taken an online course before, but he considers himself tech-savvy and thinks it might work out well for him. What is one disadvantage of an online course that Armand should consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  The online environment can make it difficult to get questions answered. 
B)  He would be required to log in at a designated place and time for each class. 
C)  It would be more difficult for him to concentrate on the material during class. 
D)  He would be less likely to give honest, quality responses than he would in a face-to-face class. 
A)  The online environment can make it difficult to get questions answered. 
B)  He would be required to log in at a designated place and time for each class. 
C)  It would be more difficult for him to concentrate on the material during class. 
D)  He would be less likely to give honest, quality responses than he would in a face-to-face class.

Question 7

How are main ideas represented when taking notes using the outline format?

Accepted Answer

A)  lowercase letters 
B)  uppercase letters 
C)  Roman numerals 
D)  Arabic numerals 
A)  lowercase letters 
B)  uppercase letters 
C)  Roman numerals 
D)  Arabic numerals

Question 8

When should you start filling in the recall column when using the Cornell method to take notes during a lecture?

Accepted Answer

A)  during the lecture 
B)  as soon as you can after class 
C)  at the end of the day, before you go to bed 
D)  within a few days 
A)  during the lecture 
B)  as soon as you can after class 
C)  at the end of the day, before you go to bed 
D)  within a few days

Question 9

Which note-taking method is NOT recommended for taking notes during a lecture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cornell format 
B)  paragraph format 
C)  outline format 
D)  list format 
A)  Cornell format 
B)  paragraph format 
C)  outline format 
D)  list format

Question 10

What is the first principle of effective note taking?

Accepted Answer

A)  write down the main ideas around which the lecture is built 
B)  record the lecture with an audio recorder and then transcribe the lecture into notes 
C)  include every fact and detail the instructor mentions during the lecture 
D)  focus on writing what is said rather than listening closely to what is said 
A)  write down the main ideas around which the lecture is built 
B)  record the lecture with an audio recorder and then transcribe the lecture into notes 
C)  include every fact and detail the instructor mentions during the lecture 
D)  focus on writing what is said rather than listening closely to what is said

Discuss three strategies you use to prepare for a class. Describe each in detail and discuss its benefits. Use examples to support your position.

Which study strategy would be MOST beneficial to an interactive learner?

Which is LEAST important to review before class begins?

Instructors generally think that the information in the textbook is more important than the information discussed in class.

What should you do when taking notes during a discussion in a nonlecture course?

Armand is considering taking an Informatics course online. He has never taken an online course before, but he considers himself tech-savvy and thinks it might work out well for him. What is one disadvantage of an online course that Armand should consider?

How are main ideas represented when taking notes using the outline format?

When should you start filling in the recall column when using the Cornell method to take notes during a lecture?

Which note-taking method is NOT recommended for taking notes during a lecture?

What is the first principle of effective note taking?

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Discuss three strategies you use to prepare for a class. Describe each in detail and discuss its benefits. Use examples to support your position.

Which study strategy would be MOST beneficial to an interactive learner?

Which is LEAST important to review before class begins?

Instructors generally think that the information in the textbook is more important than the information discussed in class.

What should you do when taking notes during a discussion in a nonlecture course?

Armand is considering taking an Informatics course online. He has never taken an online course before, but he considers himself tech-savvy and thinks it might work out well for him. What is one disadvantage of an online course that Armand should consider?

How are main ideas represented when taking notes using the outline format?

When should you start filling in the recall column when using the Cornell method to take notes during a lecture?

Which note-taking method is NOT recommended for taking notes during a lecture?

What is the first principle of effective note taking?

Taking the First Step

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Your Time

Learning and Thinking in College

Reading to Learn

Taking Exams and Tests

Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Considering Majors and Careers

Connecting With Others in a Diverse World

Managing Money

Staying Healthy

Filters