Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain what vocabulary is and why it...

Question 9

Which is a disadvantage of e-books?

Accepted Answer

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 10

If you fall behind on your reading, you should

Accepted Answer

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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Exam 6: Reading to Learn From College Textbooks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which is a disadvantage of e-books?

If you fall behind on your reading, you should

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

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

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

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

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

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