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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.
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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. How should a chapter preview be done
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Acrostic
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
problems

2. Key words are paired with numbers
Peg system
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
do not

3. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
problems
do not

4. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
Acronym
do not
absolute qualifiers
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

5. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
absolute qualifiers
long-term memory
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

6. 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
To focus your attention
10 second outline
10 second outline

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

8. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
True
long-term memory
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

9. Describe three forms of note taking
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
long-term memory
long-term memory

10. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Learning Resource Center
absolute qualifiers
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

11. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
Learning Resource Center
do not
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Recall

12. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Words such as all - always - never - none
10 second outline
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

13. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
change
change
you take a test
Acronym

14. What does 'to be here and now' mean
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
To focus your attention
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
totally enjoy them

15. How should a chapter preview be done
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
do not
Peg system
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

16. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Words such as all - always - never - none
To focus your attention
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings

17. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
True
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Recall

18. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
True
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Peg system
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

19. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
10 second outline
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Acronym

20. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Peg system
Recall
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
absolute qualifiers

21. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
do two or more things at once
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

22. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Learning Resource Center
long-term memory

23. Grades are a measure of how well...
do two or more things at once
Learning Resource Center
you take a test
change

24. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Peg system
Acrostic
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

25. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
you take a test
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Words such as all - always - never - none

26. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
absolute qualifiers
Acronym

27. The guidelines for making intention statements
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

28. Describe three forms of note taking
totally enjoy them
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
do not
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

29. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Learning Resource Center
totally enjoy them
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings

30. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
long-term memory
Acrostic
you take a test
Learning Resource Center

31. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
you take a test
problems

32. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
absolute qualifiers

33. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
absolute qualifiers
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

34. 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
10 second outline
Acrostic
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

35. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Words such as all - always - never - none
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
absolute qualifiers

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

37. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
True

38. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
Acronym
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
To focus your attention

39. Be the _____ you you want to be
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
change
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Peg system

40. Diversity is valuable because...

41. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
True
do two or more things at once
problems
Recall

42. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
change
do two or more things at once

43. What is an absolute qualifier?
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
do not
Words such as all - always - never - none
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

44. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
cramming
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Learning Resource Center
problems

45. 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
Acrostic
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
True

46. Diversity is valuable because...

47. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
10 second outline
problems
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
cramming

48. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
Acronym
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
change
absolute qualifiers

49. Key words are paired with numbers
Peg system
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
True

50. 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
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
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
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions