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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. What does 'to be here and now' mean






2. The 'AHA' happens because of...






3. Suggestions form verbal listening are...






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






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






6. What are the guidelines for brainstorming






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






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






9. Key words are paired with numbers






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






11. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests






12. Suggestions form verbal listening are...






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 3 ways to Network with others on campus






20. What are the guidelines for brainstorming






21. Be the _____ you you want to be






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






23. Key words are paired with numbers






24. Some reading assignments require only a...






25. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective






26. 9 steps for muscle reading






27. Diversity is valuable because...


28. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question






29. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective






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






31. Diversity is valuable because...


32. Describe three forms of note taking






33. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...






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






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






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






37. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question






38. 3 ways to Network with others on campus






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






40. What are the techniques for answering essay questions






41. What are the techniques for answering essay questions






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






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


46. What is an absolute qualifier?






47. Be the _____ you you want to be






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






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






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