Question 1

What should you do to help comprehend what you're reading? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Look up the definition of unfamiliar words.
B)   Rephrase key points.
C)   Memorize what you're reading
D)   Underline or highlight key points.
E)   Highlight every chapter title. A, B, D

Question 2

In what part of the P.O.W.E.R. plan do you gather your pens, highlighters, assignments, and a dictionary?

Accepted Answer

A)   prepare
B)   organize
C)   work
D)   evaluate
E)   rethink B

Question 3

When you feel comfortable with what you've learned, it's time to evaluate whether you'll be able to recall the materials. Which of the following strategies can you use? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Use the SQ4R method.
B)   Work with your study group.
C)   Create mnemonics.
D)   Test yourself.
E)   Complete the in-text review questions and tests. B, D, E

Question 4

What are some of the tools you should gather to help you complete a reading assignment? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   frontmatter
B)   pens and pencils
C)   advance organizers
D)   access to a dictionary
E)   a copy of the assignment

Question 5

Which options below are referred to as mnemonics? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   SQ4R
B)   jingles
C)   acronyms
D)   acrostics
E)   rehearsal

Question 6

Visualization is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)   the process by which our physical memories require the use of mnemonics.
B)   the process by which the physical links between brain cells that represent memory become fixed and stable over time.
C)   a memory technique by which images are formed to help recall material.
D)   the process by which we begin to lose our memories and have to continually reread in order to remember.

Question 7

One system for reading is the principles of P.O.W.E.R., which stands for

Accepted Answer

A)   prepare, organize, work, evaluate, and rethink.
B)   prepare, organize, worry, evaluate, and revise.
C)   promote, organize, work, elevate, and rethink.
D)   promote, organize, work, evaluate, and revise.

Question 8

How can you use visualization to help you understand and remember what you have read? Provide an example of a visualization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

In what part of the P.O.W.E.R. plan do you use advance organizers?

Accepted Answer

A)   prepare
B)   organize
C)   work
D)   evaluate
E)   rethink

Question 10

Read your chapter summaries and test questions first, then read the frontmatter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Reading and Remembering