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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. What does 'to be here and now' mean
Acrostic
problems
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
To focus your attention

2. Diversity is valuable because...

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3. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
To focus your attention
Words such as all - always - never - none
10 second outline
True

4. 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
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Acronym
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

5. Diversity is valuable because...

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6. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
absolute qualifiers
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
long-term memory

7. Some reading assignments require only a...
long-term memory
you take a test
True
10 second outline

8. Be the _____ you you want to be
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
change
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

9. The guidelines for making intention statements
Learning Resource Center
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
To focus your attention

10. Be the _____ you you want to be
do two or more things at once
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Peg system
change

11. Grades are a measure of how well...
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
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
you take a test

12. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
do not
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
absolute qualifiers
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

13. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
To focus your attention
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
do not
change

14. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
do not

15. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
Recall
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Peg system
do not

16. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
absolute qualifiers
True
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Recall

17. Describe three forms of note taking
change
Words such as all - always - never - none
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
long-term memory

18. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
cramming
Recall
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards

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

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

21. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
long-term memory
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
do not
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

22. What does 'to be here and now' mean
Words such as all - always - never - none
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
To focus your attention

23. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
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
change
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

24. The guidelines for making intention statements
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

25. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
change
change

26. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
Recall
do not
totally enjoy them
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

27. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
do two or more things at once
Recall

28. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
problems
totally enjoy them
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

29. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
True
problems
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

30. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
Acronym
problems
Acrostic
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

31. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
10 second outline
10 second outline
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

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

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33. Key words are paired with numbers
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Peg system
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
change

34. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
long-term memory
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

35. 9 steps for muscle reading
10 second outline
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
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

36. 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
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
do not

37. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
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
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Acrostic

38. What is an absolute qualifier?
Learning Resource Center
Acrostic
True
Words such as all - always - never - none

39. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
problems
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
cramming
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

40. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
do two or more things at once

41. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
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
True

42. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Acrostic
absolute qualifiers
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

43. What is an absolute qualifier?
you take a test
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Words such as all - always - never - none
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

44. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
totally enjoy them
To focus your attention

45. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
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
change
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Learning Resource Center

46. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
problems
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
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
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

47. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
change
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
True

48. 9 steps for muscle reading
change
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
To focus your attention
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

49. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
cramming
Peg system
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

50. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
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
you take a test
Acronym