Question 1

List three advance organizers that are often built into textbooks,and briefly explain how you could create your own advance organizers.

Accepted Answer

Advance organizers,which include the table of contents,end-of-chapter summaries,chapter outlines,overviews,and section objectives are clues to the meaning and organization of the material.To create advance organizers,you could skim the material and sketch out a general outline on your own.Try It! 1 discusses the benefits of creating advance organizers.

Question 2

Understanding the author's point of view is not essential to active reading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

When highlighting and underlining reading material,more is usually better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

According to the text,it is important to involve multiple senses when learning new material.Please explain why this is so and provide examples of how you would use different senses to aid you in learning new material for a test.

Accepted Answer

Every time we encounter new information,

Question 5

An important feature of advance organizers is to provide a framework for what you will be reading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If you are going to use a text extensively throughout the semester,it is useful to start by reading the

Accepted Answer

A) set assignments. 
B) frontmatter. 
C) syllabus. 
D) index. 
A) set assignments. 
B) frontmatter. 
C) syllabus. 
D) index.

Question 7

You have been assigned a text that you will be reading from throughout the semester.Briefly explain what steps you can take to prepare yourself before reading the specific weekly assignments,so that you will understand and retain the material better.

Accepted Answer

Peruse the frontmatter of the book,inclu

Question 8

You should read all material with the same degree of intensity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)poses no real challenges for college reading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Learning disabilities are linked to I.Q.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the benefits of taking notes while reading an assignment? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) A marked-up textbook is easier to sell at the end of the term. 
B) It reminds you of key points when you begin studying the material for an exam. 
C) It makes the material part of your personal knowledge base. 
D) It engages an additional perceptual system that helps you learn in an active way. 
E) It allows you to skip lectures since you already know the information.
F)Answers b,c,& d are correct 
A) A marked-up textbook is easier to sell at the end of the term. 
B) It reminds you of key points when you begin studying the material for an exam. 
C) It makes the material part of your personal knowledge base. 
D) It engages an additional perceptual system that helps you learn in an active way. 
E) It allows you to skip lectures since you already know the information.
F)Answers b,c,& d are correct

Question 12

Which of the following materials are "tools of the trade" recommended in the Organize section of your textbook? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) pens,pencils,highlighters 
B) your assignment 
C) paper,index cards,or a word processing program 
D) a thesaurus 
E) a copy of the instructor's PowerPoint presentation
F)Answers a,b,& c are correct 
A) pens,pencils,highlighters 
B) your assignment 
C) paper,index cards,or a word processing program 
D) a thesaurus 
E) a copy of the instructor's PowerPoint presentation
F)Answers a,b,& c are correct

Question 13

According to the textbook,"Evaluation is a crucial step in reading." How can you evaluate how well you have understood what you have read?

Accepted Answer

Identify the main ideas and themes,prior

Question 14

If you approach each new memorization task as something new and unrelated to your previous knowledge,you will learn it better and recall it more easily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What factors should be considered when determining whether you have enough time to read an assignment? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) the type of music you like to listen to while reading 
B) your per-page reading speed 
C) how long it will take to prepare the snack you want for your "reading break" 
D) your typical attention span 
E) the length of the assignment
F)Answers b,d,& e are correct 
A) the type of music you like to listen to while reading 
B) your per-page reading speed 
C) how long it will take to prepare the snack you want for your "reading break" 
D) your typical attention span 
E) the length of the assignment
F)Answers b,d,& e are correct

Question 16

According to your textbook,you will find it easier to concentrate on longer reading assignments if you

Accepted Answer

A) break them into several smaller segments. 
B) read them straight through. 
C) read them out loud. 
D) read them while watching TV. 
A) break them into several smaller segments. 
B) read them straight through. 
C) read them out loud. 
D) read them while watching TV.

Question 17

Writing is one of the most important aspects of reading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Acronyms and acrostics are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) mnemonics. 
B) methods of loci. 
C) memory styles. 
D) visualization techniques. 
A) mnemonics. 
B) methods of loci. 
C) memory styles. 
D) visualization techniques.

Question 19

According to your textbook,what is the best way to remember what you have read?

Accepted Answer

A) Put it away for at least two days. 
B) Rethink the material,rereading the more difficult or important parts. 
C) Write a one-page summary. 
D) Highlight key words. 
A) Put it away for at least two days. 
B) Rethink the material,rereading the more difficult or important parts. 
C) Write a one-page summary. 
D) Highlight key words.

Question 20

The most important aspect of reading is

Accepted Answer

A) speed. 
B) being an analytical reader. 
C) having the right tools of the trade. 
D) understanding the material. 
A) speed. 
B) being an analytical reader. 
C) having the right tools of the trade. 
D) understanding the material.

List three advance organizers that are often built into textbooks,and briefly explain how you could create your own advance organizers.

Understanding the author's point of view is not essential to active reading.

When highlighting and underlining reading material,more is usually better.

According to the text,it is important to involve multiple senses when learning new material.Please explain why this is so and provide examples of how you would use different senses to aid you in learning new material for a test.

An important feature of advance organizers is to provide a framework for what you will be reading.

If you are going to use a text extensively throughout the semester,it is useful to start by reading the

You have been assigned a text that you will be reading from throughout the semester.Briefly explain what steps you can take to prepare yourself before reading the specific weekly assignments,so that you will understand and retain the material better.

You should read all material with the same degree of intensity.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)poses no real challenges for college reading.

Learning disabilities are linked to I.Q.

What are the benefits of taking notes while reading an assignment? Click all that apply.

Which of the following materials are "tools of the trade" recommended in the Organize section of your textbook? Click all that apply.

According to the textbook,"Evaluation is a crucial step in reading." How can you evaluate how well you have understood what you have read?

If you approach each new memorization task as something new and unrelated to your previous knowledge,you will learn it better and recall it more easily.

What factors should be considered when determining whether you have enough time to read an assignment? Click all that apply.

According to your textbook,you will find it easier to concentrate on longer reading assignments if you

Writing is one of the most important aspects of reading.

Acronyms and acrostics are examples of

According to your textbook,what is the best way to remember what you have read?

The most important aspect of reading is

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Exam 5: Reading and Remembering

List three advance organizers that are often built into textbooks,and briefly explain how you could create your own advance organizers.

Understanding the author's point of view is not essential to active reading.

When highlighting and underlining reading material,more is usually better.

According to the text,it is important to involve multiple senses when learning new material.Please explain why this is so and provide examples of how you would use different senses to aid you in learning new material for a test.

An important feature of advance organizers is to provide a framework for what you will be reading.

If you are going to use a text extensively throughout the semester,it is useful to start by reading the

You have been assigned a text that you will be reading from throughout the semester.Briefly explain what steps you can take to prepare yourself before reading the specific weekly assignments,so that you will understand and retain the material better.

You should read all material with the same degree of intensity.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)poses no real challenges for college reading.

Learning disabilities are linked to I.Q.

What are the benefits of taking notes while reading an assignment? Click all that apply.

Which of the following materials are "tools of the trade" recommended in the Organize section of your textbook? Click all that apply.

According to the textbook,"Evaluation is a crucial step in reading." How can you evaluate how well you have understood what you have read?

If you approach each new memorization task as something new and unrelated to your previous knowledge,you will learn it better and recall it more easily.

What factors should be considered when determining whether you have enough time to read an assignment? Click all that apply.

According to your textbook,you will find it easier to concentrate on longer reading assignments if you

Writing is one of the most important aspects of reading.

Acronyms and acrostics are examples of

According to your textbook,what is the best way to remember what you have read?

The most important aspect of reading is

Power Learning: Becoming an Expert Student

Making the Most of Your Time

Taking Notes

Taking Tests

Careers

Technology and Information Competency

Making Decisions and Problem Solving

Diversity and Relationships

Juggling: Stress, Money, Family, and Work

Filters