Question 1

Which is a characteristic of effective notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They help you understand and remember concepts and facts. 
B)  They cover all the material in great detail. 
C)  They are limited to broad ideas covered by textbooks. 
D)  They are effective only in courses that are lecture-based. 
A)  They help you understand and remember concepts and facts. 
B)  They cover all the material in great detail. 
C)  They are limited to broad ideas covered by textbooks. 
D)  They are effective only in courses that are lecture-based.

Question 2

Do you consider yourself an active learner? Why or why not? If you are not already an active learner, what can you do to become one? Include specific examples in your response.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending on each stud

Question 3

Jill just got her midterm assessment from her English teacher, and is disappointed to see that her participation grade is low. She reads all of the material and her essays are well received, but she doesn't want her participation to lower her overall grade. Which strategy will help Jill improve her participation grade?

Accepted Answer

A)  raising her hand for every question, even if she doesn't know the answer 
B)  nodding along with the other students, even if she doesn't agree with them 
C)  bringing in any articles she has read that are relevant to class discussion 
D)  taking even more detailed notes during lectures 
A)  raising her hand for every question, even if she doesn't know the answer 
B)  nodding along with the other students, even if she doesn't agree with them 
C)  bringing in any articles she has read that are relevant to class discussion 
D)  taking even more detailed notes during lectures

Question 4

Hermione really struggled in her first semester of college, but she persevered and learned that she needed to be much more engaged in her classes than she was in high school. Now she is well on her way to becoming an active learner, which means that she will

Accepted Answer

A)  wait for her instructors to point her in the right direction. 
B)  resist collaborating with other students. 
C)  work to improve her writing and speaking skills. 
D)  treat other students as if they all share the same culture. 
A)  wait for her instructors to point her in the right direction. 
B)  resist collaborating with other students. 
C)  work to improve her writing and speaking skills. 
D)  treat other students as if they all share the same culture.

Question 5

Unless your instructor prefers that students ask questions after the lecture, you should ask for an explanation immediately if the instructor says something that you don't understand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The decline of memory over time is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  learning curve. 
B)  forgetting curve. 
C)  participation bias. 
D)  memory ratio. 
A)  learning curve. 
B)  forgetting curve. 
C)  participation bias. 
D)  memory ratio.

Question 7

Macaria has recently learned how to use Microsoft Excel and would like to use this program to take notes in one of her classes. For which class would it be most appropriate for Macaria to use Microsoft Excel for note taking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction to Philosophy 
B)  Art History 
C)  English Literature 
D)  Accounting 
A)  Introduction to Philosophy 
B)  Art History 
C)  English Literature 
D)  Accounting

Question 8

An instructor's verbal cues can indicate main ideas in a lecture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Roman numerals are used to mark the main ideas in which note-taking format?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

All instructors teach in a way that encourages active learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Even if you are familiar with the topic being discussed, the instructor may not present the same information you already know.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When taking notes for a nonlecture course, it usually makes good sense to begin with the list of issues or topics of the discussion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

No matter which note-taking technique you decide to use, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  write down everything you hear. 
B)  use your note-taking technique consistently. 
C)  let other students copy from your notes directly. 
D)  wait until after the lecture to take notes. 
A)  write down everything you hear. 
B)  use your note-taking technique consistently. 
C)  let other students copy from your notes directly. 
D)  wait until after the lecture to take notes.

Question 14

Identify four strategies for listening actively.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include bei

Question 15

Describe how to use the Cornell format.

Accepted Answer

To use the Cornell format, create a "rec

Question 16

When taking notes in science and mathematics courses, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  use standard symbols, abbreviations, and scientific notation. 
B)  summarize what the instructor says in your own words. 
C)  take all notes in blue or black ink pen. 
D)  write down answers to worked problems. 
A)  use standard symbols, abbreviations, and scientific notation. 
B)  summarize what the instructor says in your own words. 
C)  take all notes in blue or black ink pen. 
D)  write down answers to worked problems.

Question 17

When taking notes during a lecture, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  write down the main ideas and broader concepts. 
B)  try to write down everything the instructor says. 
C)  use those notes to complete the homework during lecture. 
D)  chat with students about their notes. 
A)  write down the main ideas and broader concepts. 
B)  try to write down everything the instructor says. 
C)  use those notes to complete the homework during lecture. 
D)  chat with students about their notes.

Question 18

After a classroom discussion, you are more likely to remember what other people said than what you said.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

You should keep your notes for each course in a separate binder or folder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Engagement in learning requires your full and active participation in the learning process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which is a characteristic of effective notes?

Do you consider yourself an active learner? Why or why not? If you are not already an active learner, what can you do to become one? Include specific examples in your response.

Hermione really struggled in her first semester of college, but she persevered and learned that she needed to be much more engaged in her classes than she was in high school. Now she is well on her way to becoming an active learner, which means that she will

Unless your instructor prefers that students ask questions after the lecture, you should ask for an explanation immediately if the instructor says something that you don't understand.

The decline of memory over time is known as the

Macaria has recently learned how to use Microsoft Excel and would like to use this program to take notes in one of her classes. For which class would it be most appropriate for Macaria to use Microsoft Excel for note taking?

An instructor's verbal cues can indicate main ideas in a lecture.

Roman numerals are used to mark the main ideas in which note-taking format?

All instructors teach in a way that encourages active learning.

Even if you are familiar with the topic being discussed, the instructor may not present the same information you already know.

When taking notes for a nonlecture course, it usually makes good sense to begin with the list of issues or topics of the discussion.

No matter which note-taking technique you decide to use, you should

Identify four strategies for listening actively.

Describe how to use the Cornell format.

When taking notes in science and mathematics courses, you should

When taking notes during a lecture, you should

After a classroom discussion, you are more likely to remember what other people said than what you said.

You should keep your notes for each course in a separate binder or folder.

Engagement in learning requires your full and active participation in the learning process.

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Which is a characteristic of effective notes?

Do you consider yourself an active learner? Why or why not? If you are not already an active learner, what can you do to become one? Include specific examples in your response.

Hermione really struggled in her first semester of college, but she persevered and learned that she needed to be much more engaged in her classes than she was in high school. Now she is well on her way to becoming an active learner, which means that she will

Unless your instructor prefers that students ask questions after the lecture, you should ask for an explanation immediately if the instructor says something that you don't understand.

The decline of memory over time is known as the

Macaria has recently learned how to use Microsoft Excel and would like to use this program to take notes in one of her classes. For which class would it be most appropriate for Macaria to use Microsoft Excel for note taking?

An instructor's verbal cues can indicate main ideas in a lecture.

Roman numerals are used to mark the main ideas in which note-taking format?

All instructors teach in a way that encourages active learning.

Even if you are familiar with the topic being discussed, the instructor may not present the same information you already know.

When taking notes for a nonlecture course, it usually makes good sense to begin with the list of issues or topics of the discussion.

No matter which note-taking technique you decide to use, you should

Identify four strategies for listening actively.

Describe how to use the Cornell format.

When taking notes in science and mathematics courses, you should

When taking notes during a lecture, you should

After a classroom discussion, you are more likely to remember what other people said than what you said.

You should keep your notes for each course in a separate binder or folder.

Engagement in learning requires your full and active participation in the learning process.

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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