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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. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
Learning Resource Center
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
change

2. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
Recall
totally enjoy them
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Acronym

3. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
True
Acrostic
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

4. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
you take a test

5. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Peg system
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
cramming

6. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

7. What is an absolute qualifier?
Words such as all - always - never - none
do not
To focus your attention
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts

8. The guidelines for making intention statements
To focus your attention
do two or more things at once
Acronym
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards

9. 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
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
cramming

10. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
Words such as all - always - never - none
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

11. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Peg system
do two or more things at once

12. Grades are a measure of how well...
absolute qualifiers
problems
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
you take a test

13. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
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
To focus your attention
To focus your attention

14. 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
Recall
Peg system
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

15. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
absolute qualifiers
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
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
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

16. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
True
problems

17. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
long-term memory
do not
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
change

18. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
change
problems
Words such as all - always - never - none

19. Be the _____ you you want to be
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
True
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
change

20. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
Words such as all - always - never - none
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Acrostic
True

21. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
totally enjoy them
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

22. 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
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
long-term memory
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

23. What does 'to be here and now' mean
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
10 second outline
To focus your attention
True

24. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
cramming
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

25. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
cramming
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
True
do not

26. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
long-term memory
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

27. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Recall
change

28. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
you take a test
absolute qualifiers
True
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

29. Grades are a measure of how well...
Recall
totally enjoy them
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
you take a test

30. Diversity is valuable because...

31. Key words are paired with numbers
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Peg system
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

32. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
Acrostic
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
totally enjoy them
Learning Resource Center

33. What does 'to be here and now' mean
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
To focus your attention
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Learning Resource Center

34. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
Words such as all - always - never - none
you take a test
totally enjoy them
do not

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

36. What is an absolute qualifier?
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Words such as all - always - never - none

37. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
True
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
change

38. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Acrostic
To focus your attention
Recall
Words such as all - always - never - none

39. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
10 second outline
Acronym
long-term memory
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

40. Key words are paired with numbers
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Peg system

41. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
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
absolute qualifiers
totally enjoy them

42. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
long-term memory
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards

43. Some reading assignments require only a...
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
10 second outline
True
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

44. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
cramming
To focus your attention
Acronym
you take a test

45. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
problems
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Learning Resource Center
totally enjoy them

46. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
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
totally enjoy them

47. 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
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
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

48. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Acrostic
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

49. 9 steps for muscle reading
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
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
True
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

50. How should a chapter preview be done
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Acronym
you take a test
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings