Deck 7: Getting the Most From Class

Question 1

Which is an example of how you might practice active learning techniques?

A) Ask your peers questions during class.
B) Print out the provided slides from a lecture.
C) Skim the assigned readings from the textbook.
D) Relate concepts from class to your own life.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The principles of active learning suggest you will be more likely to remember material if you

A) review it on your own rather than with a partner.
B) link it to something you have already learned.
C) listen quietly in lecture without asking questions.
D) write down everything your instructor says.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is an important before-class responsibility?

A) Arrive early, and sit in the back of the room.
B) Do the assigned reading.
C) Annotate the syllabus.
D) Prepare to take notes on your laptop or tablet.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What is a syllabus?

A) a course outline
B) a set of notes written in your own words
C) a program used for taking notes on a computer
D) a summary that appears at the end of a chapter in a textbook

Question 5

What term describes the process of adding explanatory notes to the margins of a book you own?

A) outlining
B) annotating
C) summarizing
D) Cornell formatting

Question 6

Which is an example of how you can use organizational tools for your handwritten notes?

A) Sort notes by chapter into a three-ring binder for each class.
B) Write notes for all your classes in a single spiral-bound notebook.
C) Place all notes in a pocket folder that is labeled "Notes."
D) Write the date and topic at the top of your notes, and place them in a manila envelope.

Question 7

If you take notes on a laptop or tablet, you should make sure that the file name of each document

A) is numbered sequentially.
B) includes the date and topic of the class.
C) includes the name of the instructor.
D) is encrypted to prevent tampering.

Question 8

Taylor has difficulty understanding his science instructor's lectures, and his grades have suffered. Now he wants to make an active effort to listen critically to improve his comprehension. What should Taylor do while his instructor delivers a lecture?

A) Listen for information that he already knows.
B) Consider writing down each fact and figure.
C) Listen to the main concepts and central ideas.
D) Consider each word the instructor speaks as equally important.

Question 9

During a lecture, why should you repeat the information presented by the instructor?

A) to note details from the text
B) to help you identify concepts you already know
C) to draw attention to important facts and figures
D) to help you identify concepts you need to ask questions about

Question 10

What should you do if your instructor makes a comment that you feel is not related to key concepts of your class during a lecture?

A) Do not write it down in your notes.
B) Relate it to the relevant important topic.
C) Ask the instructor to clarify your understanding.
D) Format it as a major topic in your outline.

Question 11

When an instructor says something that you do not agree with, you should

A) listen and try to keep an open mind.
B) silently disagree and avoid listening.
C) tell the instructor that he or she is wrong.
D) ignore the comment altogether.

Question 12

When you listen in class, you should

A) look ahead to see what the instructor will talk about next.
B) ask the instructor to fill in any gaps in your notes.
C) try to match what you are hearing with what you already know.
D) focus on listening for specific facts and figures rather than main concepts.

Question 13

Erika arrives early to her economics class so she can have her choice of seats. Economics has never been her favorite subject, and she tends to get distracted easily during lectures and classroom discussions. Where should Erika sit if she wants to avoid as many distractions as possible?

A) at the front of the room
B) at the back of the room
C) near the door
D) near a window

Question 14

Which action can help you focus while an instructor is delivering a lecture?

A) keeping your cell phone on silent
B) keeping your eyes on your notes
C) sitting near your friends
D) raising your hand if you don't understand something

Question 15

Rosa has divided her paper into different columns for note taking during class. When taking notes, she writes only in the right-hand column. After class, she writes down other important details that may be on the test in the left-hand column. Which note-taking format is Rosa using?

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

Question 16

You want to implement a note-taking method that uses different numbering to mark and organize main ideas and allows you to mark related ideas in descending order according to importance. Which note-taking format will best fit your needs?

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

Question 17

Which marks the main ideas in a formal outline?

A) Roman numerals
B) Arabic numerals
C) uppercase letters
D) lowercase letters

Question 18

Logan is preparing a formal outline for his notes and has just added a main subpoint, indicated by an uppercase letter. Now he wants to add a sub-subpoint below it. Which symbol should Logan use to indicate the sub-subpoint?

A) I
B) 1
C) A
D) a

Question 19

Which note-taking format allows you to write two or three sentences to sum up a larger section of material to organize your notes?

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

Question 20

What is the first principle of effective note taking?

A) Try to write down as much as possible of what the instructor says.
B) Store your notes in a separate folder or binder from the instructor's handouts.
C) Identify and write down the most important ideas around which the lecture is built.
D) Always write in complete sentences when taking notes.

Question 21

Which is TRUE about taking notes in lectures and supplemental instruction (SI)?

A) You will take notes the same way in both contexts.
B) You might begin note taking in SI by writing down main issues and topics.
C) You will need to refer to your lecture notes more in the future than your SI notes.
D) You might need to take notes in erasable pencil in SI so you can write long equations neatly.

Question 22

When taking notes for a science course, it is best to

A) leave out charts and graphs the instructor puts on the board.
B) write the instructor's words as precisely as possible.
C) write down just the solutions to example problems worked during class.
D) use many different color pens for emphasis.

Question 23

For which type of course should you take notes in pencil instead of pen?

A) algebra
B) American history
C) fine arts
D) sociology

Question 24

Leo, a math major, keeps the notes and handouts for his Calculus 1 course this term in a neatly organized binder. The pages in the binder are organized by date, and he has created a table of contents to help him locate information by topic. How long should Leo hold on to this binder?

A) until the midterm exam
B) until the end of the term
C) until the end of the school year
D) until he graduates from college

Question 25

Which would be MOST helpful for an aural learner?

A) Transform class notes into a PowerPoint presentation.
B) Take notes on a laptop computer using Microsoft Word.
C) Record lectures while listening actively.
D) Enter handwritten notes into a computer.

Question 26

Unless we take steps to remember it, we forget much of the information we receive within

A) one hour.
B) twenty-four hours.
C) forty-eight hours.
D) seventy-two hours.

Question 27

Which strategy can help you remember key points and concepts from a lecture?

A) Copy notes from a classmate.
B) Review your notes before the next lecture.
C) Show your notes to a classmate.
D) Complete a warm-up before your homework.

Question 28

Aubrey's homework for this evening is to solve a series of equations for her geometry class. She finds a quiet spot in the library to work and places her geometry textbook and notes on the table. What should Aubrey do next?

A) Review her notes.
B) Read the first problem several times.
C) Try solving the problem without referring to her notes.
D) Try solving a new practice problem before the actual assignment.

Question 29

Engaged students are those who are fully involved with the college experience and spend the time and energy necessary to learn, both in and out of class.

Question 30

Independent learners wait for the instructor to point them in the right direction.

Question 31

When using a library book, you should photocopy the pages and add annotations or highlight key points in the photocopies.

Question 32

Many instructors post lecture notes and outlines for students in the course management system before class for students to download.

Question 33

Course management system (CMS) materials often provide students with the answers to their quizzes and tests.

Question 34

You are more likely to remember the information discussed when you participate in class than when you listen passively to someone else.

Question 35

You should speak up when appropriate in class if you have a question because it is likely that other students have the same question.

Question 36

The recall column in the Cornell format of note taking will help you study for tests and exams.

Question 37

The outline format of note taking does not allow you to add examples or details.

Question 38

Describe some of the best practices for becoming an engaged learner. Provide an example of how you might use these practices for a class you are currently enrolled in.

Question 39

Describe some things you can do before a lecture to prepare for learning and remembering.

Question 40

Describe three strategies you can use to listen critically during a lecture. Explain the benefits of using them and the reasons they will work. How can you apply them to your classes?

Question 41

What are the four note-taking formats?

Question 42

Discuss the benefits of using a note-taking system.

Question 43

Describe how to set up your page to use the Cornell format of note taking. Then discuss the benefits of using this note-taking system.

Question 44

Identify three benefits of comparing notes with other students.

Question 45

Explain the steps to take in completing homework assignments.

Question 46

If you miss a class and another student gives you his or her notes, what should you do with them, and why?