Question 1

Describe the steps you take to prepare for class, and explain how each contributes to your learning.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending on student preferences, but students should list how they prepare for class, whether it involves completing the assigned reading, reviewing notes from the last class, getting organized, or going into class each day with an open mind. Each student will have different experiences and methods, so those concepts should be used as a guide and expanded upon by each student for their specific process. Students should then explain how they believe their learning is impacted by their preparation for class and evaluate how it might help, or harm, their learning.

Question 2

What should you do if an instructor says something that is somewhat important, but not very important, during a lecture?

Accepted Answer

A)  listen closely without writing it down 
B)  write it down as part of a related very important topic 
C)  write it down as its own main topic 
D)  write it down in your notes and then highlight or underline it 
A)  listen closely without writing it down 
B)  write it down as part of a related very important topic 
C)  write it down as its own main topic 
D)  write it down in your notes and then highlight or underline it B

Question 3

When taking a nonlecture course, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  take notes only on information presented by your instructor. 
B)  refrain from taking notes and instead focus on the discussion. 
C)  write questions instead of taking traditional notes, and look up the answers later. 
D)  consider all reasonable ideas presented in the discussion. 
A)  take notes only on information presented by your instructor. 
B)  refrain from taking notes and instead focus on the discussion. 
C)  write questions instead of taking traditional notes, and look up the answers later. 
D)  consider all reasonable ideas presented in the discussion. D

Question 4

Roy was sitting in class when he realized that he had stopped listening to his instructor's lecture and started daydreaming. He stopped paying attention for only a few minutes, but the instructor had already moved on to a new topic. It would be most appropriate for Roy to

Accepted Answer

A)  ask the instructor to go back and repeat the information he missed. 
B)  stop taking notes to avoid confusing himself later when he studies. 
C)  pull out his textbook and try to determine which material the instructor had covered. 
D)  refocus his attention on the lecture and start actively taking notes again. 
A)  ask the instructor to go back and repeat the information he missed. 
B)  stop taking notes to avoid confusing himself later when he studies. 
C)  pull out his textbook and try to determine which material the instructor had covered. 
D)  refocus his attention on the lecture and start actively taking notes again.

Question 5

When taking notes during a lecture, it is most important to

Accepted Answer

A)  write your notes in complete sentences. 
B)  record everything the instructor says. 
C)  identify and record the most important ideas. 
D)  write down facts and figures. 
A)  write your notes in complete sentences. 
B)  record everything the instructor says. 
C)  identify and record the most important ideas. 
D)  write down facts and figures.

Question 6

When you finish an assignment, it is a good idea to talk to yourself about what you learned from it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is a syllabus?

Accepted Answer

A)  a method of taking notes as a group 
B)  a type of test used to diagnose a learning disorder 
C)  a directory of the heads of each academic department 
D)  an outline of what will be covered in the course 
A)  a method of taking notes as a group 
B)  a type of test used to diagnose a learning disorder 
C)  a directory of the heads of each academic department 
D)  an outline of what will be covered in the course

Question 8

Which would be an effective way to do a warm-up for homework?

Accepted Answer

A)  rework problems or exercises directly on your class notes 
B)  memorize the answers to any example questions in the book 
C)  try to respond to example questions without looking at the answers 
D)  wait until the last minute to complete it and any other assignments 
A)  rework problems or exercises directly on your class notes 
B)  memorize the answers to any example questions in the book 
C)  try to respond to example questions without looking at the answers 
D)  wait until the last minute to complete it and any other assignments

Question 9

It is recommended that you start your homework by

Accepted Answer

A)  tackling your hardest subject first. 
B)  playing music to keep your energy up. 
C)  diving right into the first problem or exercise without additional preparation. 
D)  reading each problem or exercise only once. 
A)  tackling your hardest subject first. 
B)  playing music to keep your energy up. 
C)  diving right into the first problem or exercise without additional preparation. 
D)  reading each problem or exercise only once.

Question 10

Which app lets you create multiple-choice quizzes that you can take as practice and share with other students?

Accepted Answer

A)  CamScanner 
B)  StudyBlue 
C)  TinyTap 
D)  Evernote 
A)  CamScanner 
B)  StudyBlue 
C)  TinyTap 
D)  Evernote

Question 11

If you handwrite your notes, you should organize them using a

Accepted Answer

A)  three-ring binder. 
B)  spiral-bound notebook. 
C)  pocket folder. 
D)  manila envelope. 
A)  three-ring binder. 
B)  spiral-bound notebook. 
C)  pocket folder. 
D)  manila envelope.

Question 12

You should keep your binders for math and science courses until

Accepted Answer

A)  the next test or exam. 
B)  the end of the term. 
C)  the end of the school year. 
D)  you graduate. 
A)  the next test or exam. 
B)  the end of the term. 
C)  the end of the school year. 
D)  you graduate.

Question 13

One of the best methods for actively listening and learning is to

Accepted Answer

A)  keep your eyes on the instructor. 
B)  refrain from asking questions during class. 
C)  keep your eyes focused on your notebook during class. 
D)  bluff when asked a question you cannot answer. 
A)  keep your eyes on the instructor. 
B)  refrain from asking questions during class. 
C)  keep your eyes focused on your notebook during class. 
D)  bluff when asked a question you cannot answer.

Question 14

Do you feel that it is important to keep an open mind during classroom discussions? Why or why not? Support your position with examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending on what stud

Question 15

One way to be ready for what your instructor has to say in class is to

Accepted Answer

A)  research the topic online during the lecture. 
B)  use the Cornell method to take notes. 
C)  complete the assigned reading before class. 
D)  sit near friends so you can discuss the readings. 
A)  research the topic online during the lecture. 
B)  use the Cornell method to take notes. 
C)  complete the assigned reading before class. 
D)  sit near friends so you can discuss the readings.

Question 16

What does it mean to annotate something?

Accepted Answer

A)  record an instructor's lecture verbatim 
B)  add explanatory notes in the margins of a book 
C)  establish a study group with classmates 
D)  listen actively with an open mind 
A)  record an instructor's lecture verbatim 
B)  add explanatory notes in the margins of a book 
C)  establish a study group with classmates 
D)  listen actively with an open mind

Question 17

Which note-taking format includes a "recall" column?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

List the three steps you should follow to help you remember the key points of a lecture or class discussion.

Accepted Answer

To remember the key points of

Question 19

When listening to a lecture, it is most important to focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  individual facts. 
B)  other students' questions. 
C)  specific figures. 
D)  main concepts. 
A)  individual facts. 
B)  other students' questions. 
C)  specific figures. 
D)  main concepts.

Question 20

List three reasons sharing your notes will help you to take better notes.

Accepted Answer

Sharing encourages better note taking be

Describe the steps you take to prepare for class, and explain how each contributes to your learning.

What should you do if an instructor says something that is somewhat important, but not very important, during a lecture?

When taking a nonlecture course, you should

Roy was sitting in class when he realized that he had stopped listening to his instructor's lecture and started daydreaming. He stopped paying attention for only a few minutes, but the instructor had already moved on to a new topic. It would be most appropriate for Roy to

When taking notes during a lecture, it is most important to

When you finish an assignment, it is a good idea to talk to yourself about what you learned from it.

What is a syllabus?

Which would be an effective way to do a warm-up for homework?

It is recommended that you start your homework by

Which app lets you create multiple-choice quizzes that you can take as practice and share with other students?

If you handwrite your notes, you should organize them using a

You should keep your binders for math and science courses until

One of the best methods for actively listening and learning is to

Do you feel that it is important to keep an open mind during classroom discussions? Why or why not? Support your position with examples.

One way to be ready for what your instructor has to say in class is to

What does it mean to annotate something?

Which note-taking format includes a "recall" column?

List the three steps you should follow to help you remember the key points of a lecture or class discussion.

When listening to a lecture, it is most important to focus on

List three reasons sharing your notes will help you to take better notes.

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Describe the steps you take to prepare for class, and explain how each contributes to your learning.

What should you do if an instructor says something that is somewhat important, but not very important, during a lecture?

When taking a nonlecture course, you should

Roy was sitting in class when he realized that he had stopped listening to his instructor's lecture and started daydreaming. He stopped paying attention for only a few minutes, but the instructor had already moved on to a new topic. It would be most appropriate for Roy to

When taking notes during a lecture, it is most important to

When you finish an assignment, it is a good idea to talk to yourself about what you learned from it.

What is a syllabus?

Which would be an effective way to do a warm-up for homework?

It is recommended that you start your homework by

Which app lets you create multiple-choice quizzes that you can take as practice and share with other students?

If you handwrite your notes, you should organize them using a

You should keep your binders for math and science courses until

One of the best methods for actively listening and learning is to

Do you feel that it is important to keep an open mind during classroom discussions? Why or why not? Support your position with examples.

One way to be ready for what your instructor has to say in class is to

What does it mean to annotate something?

Which note-taking format includes a "recall" column?

List the three steps you should follow to help you remember the key points of a lecture or class discussion.

When listening to a lecture, it is most important to focus on

List three reasons sharing your notes will help you to take better notes.

The Essentials for College Success

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Time, Energy, and Money

Discovering How You Learn

Reading to Learn From College Textbooks

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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