Question 1

Which of the following note-taking methods is the least effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linear 
B)  Outline 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Digital Notes 
A)  Linear 
B)  Outline 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Digital Notes A

Question 2

What the difference between formative and summative assessment? Provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Formative assessment typically happens before or during learning and is done with the purpose of learning. Examples include pretests, quizzes, and homework. Summative assessment typically occurs after learning has taken place. Cumulative finals, research papers, or presentations are examples of summative assessment.

Question 3

According to Miller's research, we can hold onto ____ number of times at a time in short term memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 +/-1 
B)  5+/- 2 
C)  7 +/- 2 
D)  9 +/- 3 
A)  3 +/-1 
B)  5+/- 2 
C)  7 +/- 2 
D)  9 +/- 3 C

Question 4

Some strategies that you may use to determine what to write in your notes includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  When an instructor gives a clue such as saying "This is important". 
B)  Watching what an instructor writes on the board or spends a good deal of time covering. 
C)  Noting when information about concepts is repeated and several examples are provided. 
D)  All of these are important clues that will help you determine what is important. 
A)  When an instructor gives a clue such as saying "This is important". 
B)  Watching what an instructor writes on the board or spends a good deal of time covering. 
C)  Noting when information about concepts is repeated and several examples are provided. 
D)  All of these are important clues that will help you determine what is important.

Question 5

Should you study alone or with others?

Accepted Answer

Since we are social beings, we learn mor

Question 6

What reading step is associated with retrieval practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Read 
B)  Recite 
C)  Review 
D)  Re-read 
A)  Read 
B)  Recite 
C)  Review 
D)  Re-read

Question 7

Study groups are effective because:

Accepted Answer

A)  We are social learners 
B)  They give us an opportunity to teach one another 
C)  Support is increased 
D)  All of these statements are true 
A)  We are social learners 
B)  They give us an opportunity to teach one another 
C)  Support is increased 
D)  All of these statements are true

Question 8

Encoding, one of the parts of memory processes refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  How easily you can retrieve what you have learned during a test. 
B)  How you get memories into your memory systems. 
C)  The duration of memories. 
D)  Your level of intelligence. 
A)  How easily you can retrieve what you have learned during a test. 
B)  How you get memories into your memory systems. 
C)  The duration of memories. 
D)  Your level of intelligence.

Question 9

What goes at the bottom of the page in Cornell notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Questions 
B)  Main points 
C)  A Summary 
D)  All of these belong at the bottom of the page 
A)  Questions 
B)  Main points 
C)  A Summary 
D)  All of these belong at the bottom of the page

Question 10

Your classmate uses bold font, headings, and tables in her notes. Which method is she most likely using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cornell 
B)  Matrix 
C)  Digital 
D)  Linear 
A)  Cornell 
B)  Matrix 
C)  Digital 
D)  Linear

Question 11

A pretest is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inquiry assessment 
B)  Formative assessment 
C)  Summative assessment 
D)  All of these statements are correct 
A)  Inquiry assessment 
B)  Formative assessment 
C)  Summative assessment 
D)  All of these statements are correct

Question 12

What was the key finding from the Einstein, Mullet & Harrison (2012) study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students who engaged in testing did better than those who just studied 
B)  Students who spent more time studying did the best 
C)  Students who were most confident did the best 
D)  All of these statements are true 
A)  Students who engaged in testing did better than those who just studied 
B)  Students who spent more time studying did the best 
C)  Students who were most confident did the best 
D)  All of these statements are true

Question 13

If you want to share your notes, what method would work best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cornell method 
B)  Evernote 
C)  Matrix method 
D)  Linear method 
A)  Cornell method 
B)  Evernote 
C)  Matrix method 
D)  Linear method

Question 14

Based on the testing effect, what study strategy should you use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Practice quizzes 
B)  Flashcards 
C)  Testing yourself 
D)  All of these are effective strategies 
A)  Practice quizzes 
B)  Flashcards 
C)  Testing yourself 
D)  All of these are effective strategies

Question 15

Which of the following memory strategies is least effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rehearsal 
B)  Elaboration 
C)  Stories 
D)  Mnemonics 
A)  Rehearsal 
B)  Elaboration 
C)  Stories 
D)  Mnemonics

Question 16

Creating links between concepts via a hierarchical structure is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizing 
B)  Elaboration 
C)  Reviewing 
D)  Looking at pictures while reading 
A)  Organizing 
B)  Elaboration 
C)  Reviewing 
D)  Looking at pictures while reading

Question 17

What are some examples of roles you could establish within a study group?

Accepted Answer

An agenda maker can identify the topics

Question 18

What famous psychologist researched the capacity of short-term or working memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Miller 
B)  Woolfolk 
C)  Freud 
D)  Gardner 
A)  Miller 
B)  Woolfolk 
C)  Freud 
D)  Gardner

Question 19

A ________________approach to learning works best.

Accepted Answer

A)  Auditory 
B)  Kinesthetic 
C)  Visual 
D)  Multi-sensory 
A)  Auditory 
B)  Kinesthetic 
C)  Visual 
D)  Multi-sensory

Question 20

In addition to reading prior to class, what else should you do to be ready to take in information your professor will give you?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have a positive mind-set 
B)  Get a good night's sleep 
C)  Eat a nutritious meal 
D)  All of these are important 
A)  Have a positive mind-set 
B)  Get a good night's sleep 
C)  Eat a nutritious meal 
D)  All of these are important

Which of the following note-taking methods is the least effective?

What the difference between formative and summative assessment? Provide examples of each.

According to Miller's research, we can hold onto ____ number of times at a time in short term memory.

Some strategies that you may use to determine what to write in your notes includes:

Should you study alone or with others?

What reading step is associated with retrieval practice?

Study groups are effective because:

Encoding, one of the parts of memory processes refers to:

What goes at the bottom of the page in Cornell notes?

Your classmate uses bold font, headings, and tables in her notes. Which method is she most likely using?

A pretest is an example of:

What was the key finding from the Einstein, Mullet & Harrison (2012) study?

If you want to share your notes, what method would work best?

Based on the testing effect, what study strategy should you use?

Which of the following memory strategies is least effective?

Creating links between concepts via a hierarchical structure is an example of:

What are some examples of roles you could establish within a study group?

What famous psychologist researched the capacity of short-term or working memory?

A ________________approach to learning works best.

In addition to reading prior to class, what else should you do to be ready to take in information your professor will give you?

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Which of the following note-taking methods is the least effective?

What the difference between formative and summative assessment? Provide examples of each.

According to Miller's research, we can hold onto ____ number of times at a time in short term memory.

Some strategies that you may use to determine what to write in your notes includes:

Should you study alone or with others?

What reading step is associated with retrieval practice?

Study groups are effective because:

Encoding, one of the parts of memory processes refers to:

What goes at the bottom of the page in Cornell notes?

Your classmate uses bold font, headings, and tables in her notes. Which method is she most likely using?

A pretest is an example of:

What was the key finding from the Einstein, Mullet & Harrison (2012) study?

If you want to share your notes, what method would work best?

Based on the testing effect, what study strategy should you use?

Which of the following memory strategies is least effective?

Creating links between concepts via a hierarchical structure is an example of:

What are some examples of roles you could establish within a study group?

What famous psychologist researched the capacity of short-term or working memory?

A ________________approach to learning works best.

In addition to reading prior to class, what else should you do to be ready to take in information your professor will give you?

College Expectations: Being a Critical Thinking

Setting Effective Goals and Making the Most of Your Time

It’s Show Time: Papers, Presentations, and Tests

Motivation, Resilience, and Stress Management: Strategies for When College and Life Get Challenging

How Are You Doing? Maximizing Learning via Self-reflection

Making Good Academic, Career, and Financial Decisions

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