Question 1

Where is the best place to read?

Accepted Answer

A)  at your desk during class 
B)  an area comfortable enough to sleep 
C)  anywhere you can easily chat with others 
D)  a location that improves your focus 
A)  at your desk during class 
B)  an area comfortable enough to sleep 
C)  anywhere you can easily chat with others 
D)  a location that improves your focus

Question 2

As Bobbi reads a chapter in her public health textbook, she comes across a passage that doesn't make sense to her. She wants to use a symbol to indicate in her notes that she doesn't understand the material and remind her to ask the instructor for clarification. Which symbol should Bobbi use to indicate in her notes that she doesn't understand the passage?

Accepted Answer

A)  exclamation point 
B)  arrow 
C)  circle 
D)  question mark 
A)  exclamation point 
B)  arrow 
C)  circle 
D)  question mark

Question 3

What should you do when evaluating information as you read?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should indicate t

Question 4

Which statement is a benefit of breaking reading assignments down into chunks?

Accepted Answer

A)  It makes it easier to check your understanding of the reading. 
B)  It helps you finish reading the material more quickly. 
C)  It allows you to continue moving forward even if you aren't retaining what you read. 
D)  It gives you more time in your week to deal with other tasks. 
A)  It makes it easier to check your understanding of the reading. 
B)  It helps you finish reading the material more quickly. 
C)  It allows you to continue moving forward even if you aren't retaining what you read. 
D)  It gives you more time in your week to deal with other tasks.

Question 5

Most of Tyler's classes this term are humanities courses, but he is also taking chemistry. What must Tyler do while reading his chemistry textbook that he doesn't have to do while reading the textbooks in his humanities courses?

Accepted Answer

A)  scan the assigned chapter before he begins reading it 
B)  take notes on the reading, using symbols to indicate connections between ideas 
C)  think about his reactions to the material that he reads 
D)  practice the concepts through problem sets and exercises 
A)  scan the assigned chapter before he begins reading it 
B)  take notes on the reading, using symbols to indicate connections between ideas 
C)  think about his reactions to the material that he reads 
D)  practice the concepts through problem sets and exercises

Question 6

You should use _____ in your notes to indicate aspects of text that connect in some way.

Accepted Answer

A)  arrows 
B)  parentheses 
C)  question marks 
D)  exclamation points 
A)  arrows 
B)  parentheses 
C)  question marks 
D)  exclamation points

Question 7

Carter is rereading the assigned chapters in his algebra textbook yet again. No matter how many times he reads them, though, he just doesn't understand what they mean. What would be the wisest course of action for Carter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stop taking notes while reading and instead focus solely on the book. 
B)  Skip ahead to the next chapter to see how it relates to earlier chapters. 
C)  E-mail his instructor to get help with the material. 
D)  Hold off on reading until the late evening hours. 
A)  Stop taking notes while reading and instead focus solely on the book. 
B)  Skip ahead to the next chapter to see how it relates to earlier chapters. 
C)  E-mail his instructor to get help with the material. 
D)  Hold off on reading until the late evening hours.

Question 8

What does it mean if you finish reading the words on a page and realize you have no idea what you've been reading?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should move on and read the next page. 
B)  You're not in the right frame of mind. 
C)  The material is too advanced for college-level students. 
D)  You're not reading the information quickly enough. 
A)  You should move on and read the next page. 
B)  You're not in the right frame of mind. 
C)  The material is too advanced for college-level students. 
D)  You're not reading the information quickly enough.

Question 9

If you find that you're not retaining the material you are reading during a study session, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  continue reading and look for clues that provide context. 
B)  stop reading and try again later in the day. 
C)  immediately go back and reread the material until you have it memorized. 
D)  read until the material sinks in. 
A)  continue reading and look for clues that provide context. 
B)  stop reading and try again later in the day. 
C)  immediately go back and reread the material until you have it memorized. 
D)  read until the material sinks in.

Question 10

With any assignment in college, your mindset matters because it will influence the level of concentration and focus you're able to give.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Scanning a chapter before you read it

Accepted Answer

A)  makes you more familiar with the material before you start reading. 
B)  eliminates the need to read the material closely. 
C)  will allow you to read the substance of the chapter more quickly. 
D)  eliminates the urge to learn the material sequentially. 
A)  makes you more familiar with the material before you start reading. 
B)  eliminates the need to read the material closely. 
C)  will allow you to read the substance of the chapter more quickly. 
D)  eliminates the urge to learn the material sequentially.

Question 12

Taking critical thinking notes as you read will help you fully engage yourself while reading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Reading effectively means

Accepted Answer

A)  highlighting something in every paragraph. 
B)  retaining what you have read. 
C)  scanning the text. 
D)  ignoring your personal opinions. 
A)  highlighting something in every paragraph. 
B)  retaining what you have read. 
C)  scanning the text. 
D)  ignoring your personal opinions.

Question 14

What is the first step of engaging with your reading as a critical thinker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Think about the big picture. 
B)  Personalize the text. 
C)  Ask questions frequently. 
D)  React as you read. 
A)  Think about the big picture. 
B)  Personalize the text. 
C)  Ask questions frequently. 
D)  React as you read.

Question 15

Which statement about taking notes is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  While taking notes you should aim to write down everything your instructor says. 
B)  Studying the reading for tests won't take as long if you take notes while reading. 
C)  Taking notes decreases the amount of time you need to get through a reading. 
D)  Taking time to write down your questions is not advisable. 
A)  While taking notes you should aim to write down everything your instructor says. 
B)  Studying the reading for tests won't take as long if you take notes while reading. 
C)  Taking notes decreases the amount of time you need to get through a reading. 
D)  Taking time to write down your questions is not advisable.

Question 16

After reacting as you read, the next step in the process of engaging with your reading is to

Accepted Answer

A)  ask what's missing. 
B)  ask questions frequently. 
C)  personalize the text. 
D)  think about the big picture. 
A)  ask what's missing. 
B)  ask questions frequently. 
C)  personalize the text. 
D)  think about the big picture.

Question 17

What does it mean to think about the big picture as you read, and why is it important to do so? Include examples in your response to support your position.

Accepted Answer

Thinking about the big picture as you re

Question 18

How can a planner and daily to-do list help you read more effectively?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should indicate t

Question 19

Felina must read the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy for her literature class. The novel is over one thousand pages long, and Felina will need to read over one hundred pages a week to keep up with the class. What is Felina's best strategy for making reading assignments manageable?

Accepted Answer

A)  reading all of the assigned chapters in one session 
B)  doing half of the assigned reading in the morning and half in the evening 
C)  reading one or two chapters a few times a day 
D)  reading the entire book in one marathon session 
A)  reading all of the assigned chapters in one session 
B)  doing half of the assigned reading in the morning and half in the evening 
C)  reading one or two chapters a few times a day 
D)  reading the entire book in one marathon session

Where is the best place to read?

What should you do when evaluating information as you read?

Which statement is a benefit of breaking reading assignments down into chunks?

Most of Tyler's classes this term are humanities courses, but he is also taking chemistry. What must Tyler do while reading his chemistry textbook that he doesn't have to do while reading the textbooks in his humanities courses?

You should use _____ in your notes to indicate aspects of text that connect in some way.

Carter is rereading the assigned chapters in his algebra textbook yet again. No matter how many times he reads them, though, he just doesn't understand what they mean. What would be the wisest course of action for Carter?

What does it mean if you finish reading the words on a page and realize you have no idea what you've been reading?

If you find that you're not retaining the material you are reading during a study session, you should

With any assignment in college, your mindset matters because it will influence the level of concentration and focus you're able to give.

Scanning a chapter before you read it

Taking critical thinking notes as you read will help you fully engage yourself while reading.

Reading effectively means

What is the first step of engaging with your reading as a critical thinker?

Which statement about taking notes is accurate?

After reacting as you read, the next step in the process of engaging with your reading is to

What does it mean to think about the big picture as you read, and why is it important to do so? Include examples in your response to support your position.

How can a planner and daily to-do list help you read more effectively?

Felina must read the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy for her literature class. The novel is over one thousand pages long, and Felina will need to read over one hundred pages a week to keep up with the class. What is Felina's best strategy for making reading assignments manageable?

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Motivation and Goal Setting

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Learning Preferences and Studying

Critical Thinking

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Exam 8: Reading Effectively

Where is the best place to read?

What should you do when evaluating information as you read?

Which statement is a benefit of breaking reading assignments down into chunks?

Most of Tyler's classes this term are humanities courses, but he is also taking chemistry. What must Tyler do while reading his chemistry textbook that he doesn't have to do while reading the textbooks in his humanities courses?

You should use _____ in your notes to indicate aspects of text that connect in some way.

Carter is rereading the assigned chapters in his algebra textbook yet again. No matter how many times he reads them, though, he just doesn't understand what they mean. What would be the wisest course of action for Carter?

What does it mean if you finish reading the words on a page and realize you have no idea what you've been reading?

If you find that you're not retaining the material you are reading during a study session, you should

With any assignment in college, your mindset matters because it will influence the level of concentration and focus you're able to give.

Scanning a chapter before you read it

Taking critical thinking notes as you read will help you fully engage yourself while reading.

Reading effectively means

What is the first step of engaging with your reading as a critical thinker?

Which statement about taking notes is accurate?

After reacting as you read, the next step in the process of engaging with your reading is to

What does it mean to think about the big picture as you read, and why is it important to do so? Include examples in your response to support your position.

How can a planner and daily to-do list help you read more effectively?

Felina must read the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy for her literature class. The novel is over one thousand pages long, and Felina will need to read over one hundred pages a week to keep up with the class. What is Felina's best strategy for making reading assignments manageable?

Beginning Your College Journey

Finding Support on Campus

Motivation and Goal Setting

Using Time Wisely

Learning Preferences and Studying

Critical Thinking

Note Taking

Test Taking

Writing and Information Literacy

Academic Planning and Choosing Your Degree

Managing Your Money

Experiencing Difference

Staying Healthy and Reducing Stress

Starting Your Career Journey

College Success: Tips and Strategies

Filters