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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. How should a chapter preview be done
Learning Resource Center
To focus your attention
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
you take a test

2. Some reading assignments require only a...
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
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
long-term memory
10 second outline

3. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
long-term memory
do two or more things at once
you take a test
cramming

4. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Words such as all - always - never - none
True
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
absolute qualifiers

5. How should a chapter preview be done
Acronym
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
do two or more things at once

6. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
problems
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Peg system
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

7. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Peg system
True
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

8. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
long-term memory
Recall
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

9. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
Recall
10 second outline
do not
absolute qualifiers

10. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
Peg system
Recall
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
True

11. 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
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
absolute qualifiers

12. Some reading assignments require only a...
Acrostic
10 second outline
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

13. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
totally enjoy them
do not
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Words such as all - always - never - none

14. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
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
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
do not
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

15. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
cramming
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
do two or more things at once
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

16. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
10 second 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
True

17. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
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
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

18. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
cramming
Acrostic
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

19. What does 'to be here and now' mean
To focus your attention
long-term memory
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Peg system

20. 9 steps for muscle reading
Recall
absolute qualifiers
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

21. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
totally enjoy them
Words such as all - always - never - none
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

22. Be the _____ you you want to be
change
True
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

23. Grades are a measure of how well...
cramming
you take a test
Learning Resource Center
problems

24. Describe three forms of note taking
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Peg system
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

25. Diversity is valuable because...

26. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
Peg system
do not
you take a test
10 second outline

27. What is an absolute qualifier?
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
10 second outline
Words such as all - always - never - none
Learning Resource Center

28. 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
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
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
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

29. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
do two or more things at once
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Learning Resource Center

30. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
Acrostic
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Acronym
absolute qualifiers

31. Describe three forms of note taking
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
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

32. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
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
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
totally enjoy them

33. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
totally enjoy them
problems
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

34. What does 'to be here and now' mean
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
To focus your attention
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
problems

35. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
True
Recall
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
change

36. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
totally enjoy them
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Acrostic
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

37. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
change
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

38. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
do not
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
problems

39. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
change
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Words such as all - always - never - none
long-term memory

40. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
do not

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

42. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
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
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

43. 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
Learning Resource Center
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Recall

44. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
Learning Resource Center
long-term memory
Words such as all - always - never - none
problems

45. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
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

46. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
Acronym
To focus your attention
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
cramming

47. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
do two or more things at once
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

48. 9 steps for muscle reading
True
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
change

49. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
10 second outline
To focus your attention
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

50. Grades are a measure of how well...
you take a test
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
do two or more things at once
problems