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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. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
do two or more things at once
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
True

2. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
totally enjoy them
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
absolute qualifiers

3. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
absolute qualifiers
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
do not
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

4. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Acrostic
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

5. The guidelines for making intention statements
problems
do two or more things at once
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

6. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Acronym
problems
Words such as all - always - never - none
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

7. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
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
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

8. What is an absolute qualifier?
Words such as all - always - never - none
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

9. Describe three forms of note taking
To focus your attention
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
absolute qualifiers
do two or more things at once

10. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
To focus your attention
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
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

11. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Acrostic
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Words such as all - always - never - none

12. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
totally enjoy them
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
problems
cramming

13. What is an absolute qualifier?
do not
Words such as all - always - never - none
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
cramming

14. 9 steps for muscle reading
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Acrostic
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

15. Diversity is valuable because...

16. Diversity is valuable because...

17. How should a chapter preview be done
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
you take a test
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
absolute qualifiers

18. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
10 second outline
Acronym
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Learning Resource Center

19. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Learning Resource Center
you take a test
long-term memory

20. 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
To focus your attention
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
long-term memory

21. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
do two or more things at once
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
you take a test
10 second outline

22. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
do not
absolute qualifiers
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

23. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
absolute qualifiers
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
long-term memory
do two or more things at once

24. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
Words such as all - always - never - none
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Learning Resource Center

25. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
True
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
totally enjoy them

26. Be the _____ you you want to be
problems
absolute qualifiers
totally enjoy them
change

27. Some reading assignments require only a...
10 second outline
totally enjoy them
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

28. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
Acronym
Words such as all - always - never - none
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

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

30. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Words such as all - always - never - none
Recall
Learning Resource Center

31. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
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

32. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
absolute qualifiers
Recall
cramming
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

33. Be the _____ you you want to be
Acronym
change
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

34. What does 'to be here and now' mean
To focus your attention
10 second outline
Acronym
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

35. Grades are a measure of how well...
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
you take a test
Recall

36. What does 'to be here and now' mean
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
To focus your attention
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
long-term memory

37. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
cramming
problems
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts

38. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
totally enjoy them
absolute qualifiers
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

39. Some reading assignments require only a...
long-term memory
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
10 second outline

40. The 'AHA' happens because of...
To focus your attention
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Acrostic
totally enjoy them

41. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
cramming
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
totally enjoy them
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

42. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
absolute qualifiers
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
10 second outline
do not

43. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
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
problems
do two or more things at once

44. How should a chapter preview be done
To focus your attention
Learning Resource Center
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

45. 9 steps for muscle reading
totally enjoy them
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
10 second outline

46. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
absolute qualifiers
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

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

48. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
Acrostic
absolute qualifiers
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

49. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
Words such as all - always - never - none
True
problems
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

50. Key words are paired with numbers
cramming
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
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Peg system