Deck 4: Strategies for Adult Students

Question 1

Sarah is a single mom who attends school in the morning and then works the evening shift in a restaurant. Her greatest challenge in school is likely to be

A) learning new information.
B) getting to know her classmates.
C) developing effective time-management skills.
D) passing her classes.

Answer 1

developing effective time-management skills.

Question 2

Roberto works at an auto shop during the day and attends class in the evenings. Which would be the best first step as he tries to organize his time and take care of his responsibilities?

A) Delegate home chores to his children.
B) Prioritize all the things he believes he needs to do.
C) Schedule daily time for relaxation.
D) Study late at night after the children are in bed.

Answer 2

Prioritize all the things he believes he needs to do.

Question 3

If school stresses you out, complaining to friends is a good outlet for your frustrations.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

If your spouse seems to resent your return to school, it is best to discuss the problem openly.

Question 5

Angie's husband is not happy about her return to school. Which approach is likely to be most successful?

A) Let him know that women have as much right as men to pursue their education.
B) Avoid discussing the issue to prevent arguments.
C) Ignore him when he complains about the time she spends studying.
D) Point out how her education will benefit both him and their children.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about most adult students?

A) They tend to learn more slowly than younger students.
B) They may lack the study skills necessary to succeed in school.
C) They have life experiences that support their classroom learning.
D) They have trouble taking tests because of their age.

Question 7

It is best to postpone activities the family enjoys doing together until after you graduate.

Question 8

The most common reason that adult students sometimes find it difficult to adjust to the role of a student is that they

A) have been independent and in charge of their own lives.
B) have more practical experiences than their instructors.
C) don't like to follow rules with which they may disagree.
D) don't want to compete with younger students.

Question 9

Teresa has four elementary school-age children. Which of the following techniques is most likely to help her manage her studies and her children?

A) Set strict rules about not interrupting her when she is studying.
B) Find after-school activities and evening childcare so they won't bother her.
C) Let the children know they can call her to talk any time when she is a school.
D) Schedule regular one-on-one time with each child.

Question 10

Which adult population, according to some sources, reports the most difficulties in adjusting to the role of student?

A) Single women
B) Married women
C) Single men
D) Married men

Question 11

Many instructors enjoy working with older students because they find them to be motivated and committed to their studies.

Question 12

Roberto, age 45, never had strong study skills. Which is the best way for him to deal with this weakness when he returns to school?

A) Hide them to avoid embarrassment.
B) Acknowledge them and seek help to improve them.
C) Drop out of classes that he finds too difficult.
D) Ask his instructors for special consideration.

Question 13

Creating a personal support group when you start school is generally considered to be a

A) very effective way to ensure your success.
B) waste of time.
C) good idea if you have lots of friends.
D) good idea if you have extra time to spend with a group.

Question 14

Kelly, age 37, has a number of fears about returning to school that are making her very nervous. What would be her best course of action?

A) Keep her fears to herself.
B) Realize she is silly to have fears at her age.
C) Discuss her fears with someone she trusts.
D) Reconsider her decision to return to school.

Question 15

When making plans to return to school, it is recommended that adult students

A) make their own decisions based on what is best for them.
B) include family members in discussions about what they want to do.
C) let family members vote on whether they should go to school.
D) make the decision and inform family members that they expect their cooperation.

Question 16

If you are older than one of your instructors, it is a good idea to

A) transfer to a class that has an older instructor.
B) let your instructor know you have more experience than she does.
C) learn as much you can from the instructor.
D) help the instructor by adding as much as possible to class discussions.

Question 17

Which of the following goals is most likely to ensure career success?

A) Master the knowledge and skills presented in your educational program.
B) Earn A's in all your classes.
C) Pass all tests with the highest grade possible.
D) Maintain perfect attendance.

Question 18

Some children enjoy working on their homework along with their parents.

Question 19

Students who receive strong social support have been found to

A) experience better mental health.
B) get distracted from their studying because they spend time with friends.
C) earn better grades.
D) spend more time helping their friends.

Question 20

If you have trouble understanding a point an instructor makes during a lecture, your best action is to

A) ask another student to explain what the instructor is saying.
B) make a note to look for the information in your textbook.
C) wait and speak with the instructor after class.
D) ask a question at the time you become confused.