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College Success Skills Basics

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
True
absolute qualifiers

2. The guidelines for making intention statements
Recall
cramming
you take a test
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards

3. Grades are a measure of how well...
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
you take a test
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
problems

4. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
you take a test
long-term memory
change
Acronym

5. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
problems
absolute qualifiers
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
totally enjoy them

6. Diversity is valuable because...

7. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
To focus your attention
True

8. What is an absolute qualifier?
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Words such as all - always - never - none
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
do not

9. Some reading assignments require only a...
cramming
totally enjoy them
10 second outline
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

10. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
To focus your attention
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Recall

11. If you are focusing your attention and your mind wanders - you can notice your thoughts have wandered and gently bring them back

12. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
Acrostic
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
do not
long-term memory

13. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
absolute qualifiers
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Peg system
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

14. Be the _____ you you want to be
To focus your attention
True
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
change

15. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
do not
totally enjoy them
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

16. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
problems
cramming
do not
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite

17. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
cramming
problems
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
long-term memory

18. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
10 second outline
Learning Resource Center

19. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
do two or more things at once

20. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Acrostic
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

21. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
change
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
do not
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

22. What is an absolute qualifier?
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Words such as all - always - never - none
To focus your attention

23. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Acrostic
absolute qualifiers

24. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
do not
do not
Words such as all - always - never - none

25. How should a chapter preview be done
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite

26. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
Learning Resource Center
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
problems
absolute qualifiers

27. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Words such as all - always - never - none
Words such as all - always - never - none
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite

28. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
cramming
long-term memory
absolute qualifiers

29. Describe three forms of note taking
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
you take a test

30. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
absolute qualifiers
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
To focus your attention

31. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
True
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

32. Diversity is valuable because...

33. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
do two or more things at once
long-term memory
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

34. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
long-term memory
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

35. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
10 second outline
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

36. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
totally enjoy them
cramming
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

37. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
Peg system
problems
Acronym
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

38. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
True
long-term memory
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

39. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
do two or more things at once

40. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Peg system
problems
Acronym

41. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
True
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
cramming
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

42. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
Acronym
To focus your attention
Acrostic
long-term memory

43. The guidelines for making intention statements
Words such as all - always - never - none
change
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Words such as all - always - never - none

44. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
10 second outline
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Acrostic
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

45. Describe three forms of note taking
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
absolute qualifiers
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

46. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Recall
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

47. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
absolute qualifiers
totally enjoy them
True
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

48. 9 steps for muscle reading
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
do not
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Acronym

49. What does 'to be here and now' mean
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
To focus your attention
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

50. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Recall
Acrostic
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
do not