Question 1

Which discipline is considered a social science?

Accepted Answer

A)  chemistry 
B)  algebra 
C)  physics 
D)  history 
A)  chemistry 
B)  algebra 
C)  physics 
D)  history D

Question 2

During a recent class, Yuri's instructor recommended that students use marking to help improve their comprehension of the assigned reading. But Yuri never used marking in high school because the textbooks belonged to the school and he wasn't allowed to write in them. Thus, he is unsure of how to mark his textbook effectively and asks your advice. What should you tell him?

Accepted Answer

A)  Highlight or underline as much information in the chapter as possible. 
B)  Begin highlighting or underlining information while previewing the chapter. 
C)  Finish marking the whole chapter before you begin taking notes. 
D)  Read before you mark and reflect on the key ideas before you mark. 
A)  Highlight or underline as much information in the chapter as possible. 
B)  Begin highlighting or underlining information while previewing the chapter. 
C)  Finish marking the whole chapter before you begin taking notes. 
D)  Read before you mark and reflect on the key ideas before you mark. D

Question 3

What act as portable test questions and allow you to quiz yourself on dates, key terms, and formulas wherever you go?

Accepted Answer

A)  branching maps 
B)  wheel maps 
C)  flash cards 
D)  outlines 
A)  branching maps 
B)  wheel maps 
C)  flash cards 
D)  outlines C

Question 4

Anna often has trouble concentrating on her reading-either her roommates distract her, or she wants to go for a run, or she gets text messages from friends wanting to hang out. Which strategy would help Anna maintain her concentration while reading?

Accepted Answer

A)  turning off her phone and putting it in her backpack 
B)  studying with her friends in the dining hall 
C)  reading and studying material for three hours at a time 
D)  watching television when taking breaks 
A)  turning off her phone and putting it in her backpack 
B)  studying with her friends in the dining hall 
C)  reading and studying material for three hours at a time 
D)  watching television when taking breaks

Question 5

Maxine has been having some difficulty following along in her history course and wants to make sure that she is reading her textbook as effectively as possible. After taking the VARK inventory, she learned that she is a read/write learner. With this in mind, which strategy would likely be most beneficial for Maxine as she previews her reading assignment?

Accepted Answer

A)  creating an outline 
B)  creating flash cards 
C)  drawing a wheel map 
D)  drawing a branching map 
A)  creating an outline 
B)  creating flash cards 
C)  drawing a wheel map 
D)  drawing a branching map

Question 6

For students learning English, reading slowly and reading more than once can help improve comprehension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If the assigned reading includes a summary, it can usually be found

Accepted Answer

A)  in the table of contents. 
B)  in the appendix. 
C)  at the beginning of the chapter. 
D)  at the end of the chapter. 
A)  in the table of contents. 
B)  in the appendix. 
C)  at the beginning of the chapter. 
D)  at the end of the chapter.

Question 8

Students learn material best when it is presented in chunks of five, seven, or nine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In general, learning objectives

Accepted Answer

A)  summarize the most important ideas in the chapter at the end. 
B)  are the main ideas you can expect to learn from reading the chapter. 
C)  contain quizzes and exercises for students to work through. 
D)  are made up of tables, charts, and graphs for analyzing. 
A)  summarize the most important ideas in the chapter at the end. 
B)  are the main ideas you can expect to learn from reading the chapter. 
C)  contain quizzes and exercises for students to work through. 
D)  are made up of tables, charts, and graphs for analyzing.

Question 10

As you preview the text material, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  prepare an abstract of the chapter or assigned pages. 
B)  highlight or underline any information that looks like it might be important. 
C)  look for connections between the main ideas in the text and what you already know. 
D)  skip the introduction and move right into the main content of the chapter. 
A)  prepare an abstract of the chapter or assigned pages. 
B)  highlight or underline any information that looks like it might be important. 
C)  look for connections between the main ideas in the text and what you already know. 
D)  skip the introduction and move right into the main content of the chapter.

Question 11

Create a map to break down the information in the first section of this chapter (A Plan for Active Reading). You may create a wheel map or a branching map, whichever you prefer.

Accepted Answer

Answers will look different, but student

Question 12

Identify three basic vocabulary-building strategies.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include thr

Question 13

Identify three strategies for previewing chapters and describe the benefits of each. Which method are you most likely to use when preparing to read and why?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but students should l

Question 14

Explain what it means to be an active reader. Do you consider yourself an active reader? Why or why not? Include specific examples in your response.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but students should e

Question 15

Kylie's math instructor told the class to refer to the unit conversion charts in the textbook when completing the homework assignment. However, she discovered that these charts weren't in the assigned chapter. Where will Kylie most likely find the unit conversion charts in her math textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  appendix 
B)  foreword 
C)  introduction 
D)  glossary 
A)  appendix 
B)  foreword 
C)  introduction 
D)  glossary

Question 16

In most sciences, it is best to underline or highlight material in the textbook rather than create an outline of the chapter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A paragraph-length summary of the methods and major findings of an experiment is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract. 
B)  idiom. 
C)  theorem. 
D)  appendix. 
A)  abstract. 
B)  idiom. 
C)  theorem. 
D)  appendix.

Question 18

Listing is a recommended technique specifically for textbooks that

Accepted Answer

A)  feature many graphs and charts. 
B)  introduce many new terms and definitions. 
C)  include review questions at the end of each chapter. 
D)  are based on numerous primary sources. 
A)  feature many graphs and charts. 
B)  introduce many new terms and definitions. 
C)  include review questions at the end of each chapter. 
D)  are based on numerous primary sources.

Question 19

The active reading strategy that involves underlining, highlighting, or annotating as you read is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  marking. 
B)  mapping. 
C)  listing. 
D)  outlining. 
A)  marking. 
B)  mapping. 
C)  listing. 
D)  outlining.

Question 20

What is the benefit of reading supplementary material in addition to the assigned textbook?

Accepted Answer

Answers should touch on the fact that th

Which discipline is considered a social science?

What act as portable test questions and allow you to quiz yourself on dates, key terms, and formulas wherever you go?

Anna often has trouble concentrating on her reading-either her roommates distract her, or she wants to go for a run, or she gets text messages from friends wanting to hang out. Which strategy would help Anna maintain her concentration while reading?

For students learning English, reading slowly and reading more than once can help improve comprehension.

If the assigned reading includes a summary, it can usually be found

Students learn material best when it is presented in chunks of five, seven, or nine.

In general, learning objectives

As you preview the text material, you should

Create a map to break down the information in the first section of this chapter (A Plan for Active Reading). You may create a wheel map or a branching map, whichever you prefer.

Identify three basic vocabulary-building strategies.

Identify three strategies for previewing chapters and describe the benefits of each. Which method are you most likely to use when preparing to read and why?

Explain what it means to be an active reader. Do you consider yourself an active reader? Why or why not? Include specific examples in your response.

Kylie's math instructor told the class to refer to the unit conversion charts in the textbook when completing the homework assignment. However, she discovered that these charts weren't in the assigned chapter. Where will Kylie most likely find the unit conversion charts in her math textbook?

In most sciences, it is best to underline or highlight material in the textbook rather than create an outline of the chapter.

A paragraph-length summary of the methods and major findings of an experiment is known as a(n)

Listing is a recommended technique specifically for textbooks that

The active reading strategy that involves underlining, highlighting, or annotating as you read is known as

What is the benefit of reading supplementary material in addition to the assigned textbook?

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Exam 6: Reading to Learn From College Textbooks

Which discipline is considered a social science?

What act as portable test questions and allow you to quiz yourself on dates, key terms, and formulas wherever you go?

Anna often has trouble concentrating on her reading-either her roommates distract her, or she wants to go for a run, or she gets text messages from friends wanting to hang out. Which strategy would help Anna maintain her concentration while reading?

For students learning English, reading slowly and reading more than once can help improve comprehension.

If the assigned reading includes a summary, it can usually be found

Students learn material best when it is presented in chunks of five, seven, or nine.

In general, learning objectives

As you preview the text material, you should

Create a map to break down the information in the first section of this chapter (A Plan for Active Reading). You may create a wheel map or a branching map, whichever you prefer.

Identify three basic vocabulary-building strategies.

Identify three strategies for previewing chapters and describe the benefits of each. Which method are you most likely to use when preparing to read and why?

Explain what it means to be an active reader. Do you consider yourself an active reader? Why or why not? Include specific examples in your response.

Kylie's math instructor told the class to refer to the unit conversion charts in the textbook when completing the homework assignment. However, she discovered that these charts weren't in the assigned chapter. Where will Kylie most likely find the unit conversion charts in her math textbook?

In most sciences, it is best to underline or highlight material in the textbook rather than create an outline of the chapter.

A paragraph-length summary of the methods and major findings of an experiment is known as a(n)

Listing is a recommended technique specifically for textbooks that

The active reading strategy that involves underlining, highlighting, or annotating as you read is known as

What is the benefit of reading supplementary material in addition to the assigned textbook?

The Essentials for College Success

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Time, Energy, and Money

Discovering How You Learn

Getting the Most Out of Class

Studying, Understanding, and Remembering

Taking Tests Successfully

Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Thinking in College

Maintaining Wellness and Relationships in a Diverse World

Making the Right Career Choice

Skills, Strategies, and Success in Learning and College Life

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