Question 1

Which marks the main ideas in a formal outline?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Explain the steps to take in completing homework assignments.

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Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

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 7

Discuss the benefits of using a note-taking system.

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Question 8

When you listen in class, you should

Accepted Answer

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 9

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.

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Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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 11

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?

Accepted Answer

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 16

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

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Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

What is the first principle of effective note taking?

Accepted Answer

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 19

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

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Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 7: Getting the Most From Class

Which marks the main ideas in a formal outline?

Explain the steps to take in completing homework assignments.

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?

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

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.

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?

Discuss the benefits of using a note-taking system.

When you listen in class, you should

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the first principle of effective note taking?

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

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?