Deck 6: Choices for Succeeding in Class and Online Courses

Question 1

A mentor might best be described as a person who

A) tutors students who are on academic probation.
B) helps incoming freshmen adjust to campus life.
C) advises students about college, careers, jobs, relationships, and other matters.
D) disciplines students who have violated their college's code of conduct.

Answer 1

advises students about college, careers, jobs, relationships, and other matters.

Question 2

Most people can listen at a rate of about ________ words per minute.

A) 200-300
B) 300-400
C) 400-500
D) 500-600

Answer 2

400-500

Question 3

________ can negatively influence your concentration in class.

A) Hunger
B) Room temperature
C) Fatigue
D) All of the choices are correct.

Answer 3

All of the choices are correct.

Question 4

If your instructor voices an opinion or idea you strongly disagree with, you should

A) say nothing but let your facial expressions communicate your disagreement.
B) listen carefully to his or her views, just to understand them better.
C) spend class time silently rehearsing your reply.
D) tune him or her out and think of something pleasant.

Question 5

When your internal critic threatens to disrupt your classroom concentration, you should

A) silence the critic by thinking of something funny.
B) get back on track by listening to the voice of your internal adult.
C) leave class early and make an appointment with a counselor.
D) check your text messages to escape your critic's negative influence.

Question 6

The textbook identifies ________ lecture signal patterns.

A) three
B) four
C) five
D) six

Question 7

If your instructor uses such phrases as "Similarly," "On the other hand," or "On the contrary" in a class lecture, he or she is probably

A) discussing similarities and differences among concepts.
B) examining a problem and offering solutions.
C) listing steps in a sequence.
D) advancing a premise and drawing conclusions.

Question 8

An instructor who ________ is letting students know that this piece of information is important.

A) repeats a fact, idea, or concept in class
B) changes his or her tone of voice to emphasize a fact, idea, or concept
C) lists a fact, idea, or concept on the board, on overhead slides, or on a web page
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 9

If your instructor does not define terms he or she uses in class, you should

A) ignore these words, for they can't be that important.
B) ask a classmate to explain them.
C) look up their meanings in your textbook, preferably in the glossary section.
D) demand that the instructor explain the words you don't understand.

Question 10

According to the textbook, the notetaking method preferred by most students is

A) the Cornell method.
B) the outline method (both formal and informal).
C) idea mapping.
D) None of these are correct.

Question 11

________ tend to favor structured notetaking systems (those making use of formal and informal outlines).

A) Logical thinkers
B) Tactile/kinesthetic learners
C) Global thinkers
D) Auditory learners

Question 12

Which one of the following wouldnot be considered an effective note-taking tip?

A) Get as much information as possible onto a single page.
B) Use abbreviations, symbols, and other forms of shorthand in your notes.
C) Highlight important information with a colored pen or marker.
D) Use a single notebook for each subject.

Question 13

How can you prepare yourself to get the most out of class lectures?

Question 14

What is the difference between an academic advisor and a mentor?

Question 15

What factors can negatively affect your concentration in class?

Question 16

What is meant by the term academic freedom?

Question 17

How do you keep negative self-talk (that is, the words of your internal child or critic) from interfering with your notetaking process?

Question 18

Why is it important for students to learn to listen for lecture signals in class?

Question 19

What are three advantages of using a laptop computer to take lecture notes?

Question 20

What are three disadvantages of using a laptop computer to take lecture notes?

Question 21

According to the textbook, why do many instructors prefer class discussions to lectures?

Question 22

List three examples of commonly used lecture signal words.

Question 23

What lecture signal patterns does the textbook identify?

Question 24

If a lecture follows the comparison/contrast pattern, which lecture signals should you listen for?

Question 25

Why would a speaker make use of the cause/effect or problem-solving lecture pattern?

Question 26

If your instructor spends the majority of class time reading aloud from the textbook, what can you do to add to your understanding of the class material?

Question 27

Explain the Cornell notetaking system.

Question 28

What are the advantages of writing lecture notes on only one side of each notebook page (and leaving the other side blank)?

Question 29

What is meant by the term idea mapping? Why would this method of notetaking appeal to visual learners?

Question 30

What is the difference between lecture notes and study notes?

Question 31

How can you turn lecture notes into study notes?

Question 32

Where you sit in a classroom can affect your ability to see, listen, and concentrate effectively.

Question 33

A mentor is really another term for an academic advisor.

Question 34

On an average, most people can listen at the rate of no more than 125-150 words per minute.

Question 35

Academic freedom is defined as the freedom to teach or communicate ideas or facts that some would find unpopular or controversial.

Question 36

Mentally arguing with your instructor is an effective way to process and remember information presented in lectures.

Question 37

Negative self-talk can affect your concentration in the classroom.

Question 38

Closing your notebook and packing up before class ends tells your instructor that you are organized and want to be on time for your next class.

Question 39

Even though you are paying tuition in college, you can still be removed from a class if your instructor believes your behavior to be inappropriate or disruptive.

Question 40

If you are listening to a class discussion (as opposed to a lecture) about a topic, you really don't have to take notes.

Question 41

If you are taking a lab course (e.g. nursing, biology, drafting, art), you should make sure that your notes include the materials you are using, your goals for that session, and the outcome or conclusion of the activity.

Question 42

The pattern and organization of a lecture can often be determined by the lecture signals that a speaker uses to present the material.

Question 43

Examples of lecture signals are words such assimilarly, nevertheless, as a result, andtherefore.

Question 44

If your instructor uses lecture signals such asIn conclusion orIn summary, you could assume that he or she is about to end the presentation and highlight its important information.

Question 45

If your instructor repeats information (ideas, concepts, facts, etc.) during class, it is probably because he or she is somewhat scattered and disorganized.

Question 46

If your instructor uses his or her voice or body language to emphasize an idea, concept, or fact in class, you should definitely include this information in your notes.

Question 47

Making up your own examples can be a good learning strategy when your instructor presents difficult ideas, but does not offer any supporting details or illustrations.

Question 48

When you are listening to a lecture, it is permissible to politely ask your instructor to repeat information and/or speak more slowly or loudly.

Question 49

If your instructor appears to get off the topic during a class lecture, this is a good moment for you to take a quick look at your text messages.

Question 50

If you want to be a good notetaker, try to record everything your instructor says.

Question 51

There is no one method of notetaking that is superior to all others.

Question 52

Roman numerals and capital letters are key features of the Cornell notetaking system.

Question 53

Idea mapping is a notetaking technique that involves the creation of pictures of important ideas or concepts.

Question 54

If you handwrite your notes, you should use the same notetaking system for every course.

Question 55

When you are taking notes, it is not a good practice to use abbreviations.

Question 56

Study notes are essentially the same as lecture notes.

Question 57

Even if a lecture is interesting and engaging, people will still quickly forget about 25% of what they hear.

Question 58

The best time to begin reviewing lecture notes is 24 hours after you have taken them.