Deck 6: Reading to Learn From College Textbooks

Question 1

As you preview the text material, you should

A) prepare an abstract of the chapter or assigned pages.
B) highlight or underline any information that looks like it might be important.
C) look for connections between the main ideas in the text and what you already know.
D) skip the introduction and move right into the main content of the chapter.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A textbook's organization and insight into the author's perspective can be found in the

A) preface.
B) foreword.
C) appendix.
D) glossary.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In general, learning objectives

A) summarize the most important ideas in the chapter at the end.
B) are the main ideas you can expect to learn from reading the chapter.
C) contain quizzes and exercises for students to work through.
D) are made up of tables, charts, and graphs for analyzing.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

If the assigned reading includes a summary, it can usually be found

A) in the table of contents.
B) in the appendix.
C) at the beginning of the chapter.
D) at the end of the chapter.

Question 5

What is a benefit of mapping a chapter prior to fully reading it?

A) It provides a step-by-step visual image of the material.
B) It is especially helpful in chapters with many new terms and definitions.
C) It acts as a portable test question bank for students to practice.
D) It helps visual learners better understand the material.

Question 6

Maxine has been having some difficulty following along in her history course and wants to make sure that she is reading her textbook as effectively as possible. After taking the VARK inventory, she learned that she is a read/write learner. With this in mind, which strategy would likely be most beneficial for Maxine as she previews her reading assignment?

A) creating an outline
B) creating flash cards
C) drawing a wheel map
D) drawing a branching map

Question 7

Listing is a recommended technique specifically for textbooks that

A) feature many graphs and charts.
B) introduce many new terms and definitions.
C) include review questions at the end of each chapter.
D) are based on numerous primary sources.

Question 8

Dividing a list of terms and definitions into groups of five, seven, or nine is known as

A) annotating.
B) chunking.
C) mapping.
D) outlining.

Question 9

What act as portable test questions and allow you to quiz yourself on dates, key terms, and formulas wherever you go?

A) branching maps
B) wheel maps
C) flash cards
D) outlines

Question 10

The active reading strategy that involves underlining, highlighting, or annotating as you read is known as

A) marking.
B) mapping.
C) listing.
D) outlining.

Question 11

During a recent class, Yuri's instructor recommended that students use marking to help improve their comprehension of the assigned reading. But Yuri never used marking in high school because the textbooks belonged to the school and he wasn't allowed to write in them. Thus, he is unsure of how to mark his textbook effectively and asks your advice. What should you tell him?

A) Highlight or underline as much information in the chapter as possible.
B) Begin highlighting or underlining information while previewing the chapter.
C) Finish marking the whole chapter before you begin taking notes.
D) Read before you mark and reflect on the key ideas before you mark.

Question 12

Anna often has trouble concentrating on her reading-either her roommates distract her, or she wants to go for a run, or she gets text messages from friends wanting to hang out. Which strategy would help Anna maintain her concentration while reading?

A) turning off her phone and putting it in her backpack
B) studying with her friends in the dining hall
C) reading and studying material for three hours at a time
D) watching television when taking breaks

Question 13

Which part of a textbook contains a list of key words and their definitions?

A) appendix
B) glossary
C) preface
D) learning objectives

Question 14

How often should you review chapters that were already covered earlier in the term?

A) every day
B) every couple of days
C) once a week
D) every other week

Question 15

Kylie's math instructor told the class to refer to the unit conversion charts in the textbook when completing the homework assignment. However, she discovered that these charts weren't in the assigned chapter. Where will Kylie most likely find the unit conversion charts in her math textbook?

A) appendix
B) foreword
C) introduction
D) glossary

Question 16

Which discipline is considered a social science?

A) chemistry
B) algebra
C) physics
D) history

Question 17

Textbooks in the humanities are most likely to contain which type of information?

A) descriptions of research
B) derivations of formulas
C) stories or essays
D) proofs of theorems

Question 18

A paragraph-length summary of the methods and major findings of an experiment is known as a(n)

A) abstract.
B) idiom.
C) theorem.
D) appendix.

Question 19

You can best monitor your comprehension while reading textbooks by asking which question?

A) Should I draw a wheel map or a branching map?
B) Do I understand this?
C) Is this likely to be on the test?
D) Have I scheduled enough time for reading and reviewing this?

Question 20

If you fall behind on your reading, you should

A) ask classmates to help you by letting you copy all their notes.
B) skip what you missed and refocus on the current reading assignment.
C) add a few hours to your study time each day to review what you missed.
D) try to catch up on your own by reviewing everything at once.

Question 21

Which is a disadvantage of e-books?

A) Page printouts are not available.
B) A well-lit area is needed to read them.
C) The content is not searchable.
D) The screens can cause eye fatigue.

Question 22

Students learn material best when it is presented in chunks of five, seven, or nine.

Question 23

Forcing yourself to rephrase ideas in your own words while taking notes helps you predict exam questions and evaluate whether you can answer them.

Question 24

Textbooks in the major disciplines are generally organized in the same way and use the same style of writing.

Question 25

You should read your math textbook the same way you read your psychology textbook.

Question 26

The information in math textbooks is typically presented through definitions, theorems, and sample problems.

Question 27

In most sciences, it is best to underline or highlight material in the textbook rather than create an outline of the chapter.

Question 28

For students learning English, reading slowly and reading more than once can help improve comprehension.

Question 29

One disadvantage of e-books is that if you make a mistake when highlighting, there is no way to undo it.

Question 30

Explain what it means to be an active reader. Do you consider yourself an active reader? Why or why not? Include specific examples in your response.

Question 31

Identify three strategies for previewing chapters and describe the benefits of each. Which method are you most likely to use when preparing to read and why?

Question 32

Create a map to break down the information in the first section of this chapter (A Plan for Active Reading). You may create a wheel map or a branching map, whichever you prefer.

Question 33

Discuss three ways in which textbooks in math and science differ from those in the social sciences and humanities. Include examples in your response.

Question 34

What is the benefit of reading supplementary material in addition to the assigned textbook?

Question 35

Explain what vocabulary is and why it is important to develop your vocabulary when studying a particular discipline.

Question 36

Identify three basic vocabulary-building strategies.