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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.
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. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
you take a test
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
To focus your attention

2. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
absolute qualifiers
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

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

4. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
do not
long-term memory
Acrostic
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

5. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
do not
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
change
Peg system

6. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
do not
do not

7. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
change
Acrostic
Peg system
long-term memory

8. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
True
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts

9. 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
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
long-term memory
you take a test

10. Some reading assignments require only a...
10 second outline
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
long-term memory
do not

11. How should a chapter preview be done
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
change

12. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
Acronym
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
absolute qualifiers
do two or more things at once

13. What does 'to be here and now' mean
To focus your attention
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
problems
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

14. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

15. 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
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

16. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
10 second outline
Acronym
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

17. What is an absolute qualifier?
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Words such as all - always - never - none
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

18. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Acrostic
cramming
Learning Resource Center

19. 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
Recall
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

20. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Peg system

21. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Words such as all - always - never - none
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

22. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
long-term memory
Acrostic
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
you take a test

23. Describe three forms of note taking
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
problems
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

24. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Recall
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

25. Some reading assignments require only a...
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Learning Resource Center
absolute qualifiers
10 second outline

26. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
Acronym
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
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

27. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
Acronym
absolute qualifiers
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
problems

28. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
long-term memory
do not
do two or more things at once
Acrostic

29. Diversity is valuable because...

30. What does 'to be here and now' mean
To focus your attention
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
absolute qualifiers
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

31. The guidelines for making intention statements
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
change
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

32. Be the _____ you you want to be
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
you take a test
change
long-term memory

33. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Recall
Acrostic

34. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
absolute qualifiers
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
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

35. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
do not
totally enjoy them
long-term memory

36. 9 steps for muscle reading
To focus your attention
problems
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

37. Key words are paired with numbers
Peg system
long-term memory
absolute qualifiers
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

38. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Acronym
problems
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

39. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
10 second outline
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Peg system

40. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
totally enjoy them

41. 9 steps for muscle reading
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

42. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
To focus your attention
Recall
absolute qualifiers
10 second outline

43. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
10 second outline
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
True
Learning Resource Center

44. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
do two or more things at once
True
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

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

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
absolute qualifiers
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

47. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
you take a test
problems
cramming
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

48. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

49. 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
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

50. 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
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
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings