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College Success Skills Basics

Subjects : literacy, soft-skills
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. Suggestions form verbal listening are...






2. Key words are paired with numbers






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






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






5. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests






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






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






8. Suggestions form verbal listening are...






9. Some reading assignments require only a...






10. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question






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






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






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






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






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






16. What is an absolute qualifier?






17. Key words are paired with numbers






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






19. Be the _____ you you want to be






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






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






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






23. Describe three forms of note taking






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






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






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






27. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests






28. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...






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






30. What are the guidelines for brainstorming






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






32. Describe three forms of note taking






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






34. What are the techniques for answering essay questions






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






36. Be the _____ you you want to be






37. What are the guidelines for brainstorming






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






39. 9 steps for muscle reading






40. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective






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






42. The 'AHA' happens because of...






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


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






45. 3 ways to Network with others on campus






46. 3 ways to Network with others on campus






47. The guidelines for making intention statements






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






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






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