Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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. B

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the four note-taking formats?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 12

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.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which would be MOST helpful for an aural learner?

Accepted Answer

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is a syllabus?

Accepted Answer

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 7: Getting the Most From Class

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

What are the four note-taking formats?

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

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.

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

Which would be MOST helpful for an aural learner?

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

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

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

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

What is a syllabus?

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