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College Success Skills Basics
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Subjects
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literacy
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soft-skills
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...
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
do not
absolute qualifiers
Learning Resource Center
2. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
change
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
10 second outline
3. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
do not
To focus your attention
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
4. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
totally enjoy them
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Acrostic
Recall
5. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
do two or more things at once
6. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
Learning Resource Center
do two or more things at once
Recall
long-term memory
7. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
cramming
Words such as all - always - never - none
8. How should a chapter preview be done
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
totally enjoy them
9. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
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
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
10. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
10 second outline
totally enjoy them
Recall
11. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
cramming
absolute qualifiers
do two or more things at once
Words such as all - always - never - none
12. The guidelines for making intention statements
Recall
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
do not
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
13. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
you take a test
Acronym
Learning Resource Center
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
14. Grades are a measure of how well...
long-term memory
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
you take a test
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
15. 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
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
16. 9 steps for muscle reading
problems
cramming
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
17. Be the _____ you you want to be
you take a test
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
problems
change
18. What does 'to be here and now' mean
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
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
To focus your attention
19. What is an absolute qualifier?
Words such as all - always - never - none
problems
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
20. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Recall
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
21. 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
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
22. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
True
totally enjoy them
Recall
23. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
cramming
do not
24. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
Peg system
totally enjoy them
Peg system
To focus your attention
25. 9 steps for muscle reading
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
long-term memory
To focus your attention
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
26. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
do two or more things at once
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
do not
27. 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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28. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
True
problems
29. 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
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Acronym
30. Grades are a measure of how well...
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
totally enjoy them
you take a test
31. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Acronym
True
32. Diversity is valuable because...
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33. What does 'to be here and now' mean
To focus your attention
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Acronym
problems
34. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
long-term memory
problems
change
True
35. Some reading assignments require only a...
absolute qualifiers
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
10 second outline
problems
36. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
True
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
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
37. Key words are paired with numbers
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Acronym
you take a test
Peg system
38. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
change
10 second outline
39. Some reading assignments require only a...
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
change
10 second outline
do not
40. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
Recall
cramming
Acrostic
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
41. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
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
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
42. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Acronym
43. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
Acronym
Acrostic
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
10 second outline
44. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
do not
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Acrostic
45. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
you take a test
long-term memory
long-term memory
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
46. 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
Acrostic
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
totally enjoy them
47. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
long-term memory
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
To focus your attention
48. How should a chapter preview be done
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
do two or more things at once
To focus your attention
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
49. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
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
long-term memory
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
50. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
absolute qualifiers
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
