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College Success Skills Basics

Subjects : literacy, soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • 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 'AHA' happens because of...






2. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class






3. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation






4. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life






5. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life






6. Five things that are included in an 'I' message






7. What does 'to be here and now' mean






8. What is an absolute qualifier?






9. Key words are paired with numbers






10. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective






11. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...






12. Five things that are included in an 'I' message






13. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what






14. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments






15. What is an absolute qualifier?






16. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?






17. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...






18. Be the _____ you you want to be






19. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement






20. Describe three forms of note taking






21. Suggestions form verbal listening are...






22. Grades are a measure of how well...






23. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...






24. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation






25. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...






26. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement






27. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations






28. Diversity is valuable because...

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29. 9 steps for muscle reading






30. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests






31. 9 steps for muscle reading






32. What does 'to be here and now' mean






33. What are the guidelines for brainstorming






34. The guidelines for making intention statements






35. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests






36. Key words are paired with numbers






37. What are the techniques for answering essay questions






38. What are the guidelines for brainstorming






39. 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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40. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what






41. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life






42. Grades are a measure of how well...






43. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...






44. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)






45. Diversity is valuable because...

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46. The 'AHA' happens because of...






47. 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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48. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective






49. 3 ways to Network with others on campus






50. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?