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College Success Skills Basics
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Subjects
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literacy
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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. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
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problems
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
long-term memory
2. How should a chapter preview be done
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
10 second outline
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
3. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
cramming
Peg system
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4. Diversity is valuable because...
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5. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Peg system
do not
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
6. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
do not
you take a test
7. If you are focusing your attention and your mind wanders - you can notice your thoughts have wandered and gently bring them back
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8. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
Recall
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
To focus your attention
you take a test
9. What is an absolute qualifier?
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Words such as all - always - never - none
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
10. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
True
Acrostic
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
11. Diversity is valuable because...
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12. Describe three forms of note taking
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
Words such as all - always - never - none
Peg system
13. Grades are a measure of how well...
Words such as all - always - never - none
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
you take a test
14. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Acronym
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
15. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
totally enjoy them
long-term memory
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
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16. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
17. Be the _____ you you want to be
Peg system
change
do two or more things at once
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
18. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
do two or more things at once
Acronym
absolute qualifiers
you take a test
19. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
cramming
change
10 second outline
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
20. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
Peg system
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
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totally enjoy them
21. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
change
change
totally enjoy them
do two or more things at once
22. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Recall
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
23. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
Learning Resource Center
do two or more things at once
10 second outline
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
24. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
cramming
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Recall
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
25. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
do two or more things at once
True
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
26. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
do two or more things at once
absolute qualifiers
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
27. The guidelines for making intention statements
change
To focus your attention
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
28. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Acronym
29. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Learning Resource Center
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
30. 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
absolute qualifiers
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
31. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
10 second outline
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Words such as all - always - never - none
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
32. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
True
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
33. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
Acronym
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Recall
problems
34. 9 steps for muscle reading
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
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
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. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
10 second outline
do not
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Words such as all - always - never - none
36. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
True
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Words such as all - always - never - none
37. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
To focus your attention
38. 9 steps for muscle reading
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
you take a test
long-term memory
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
39. The guidelines for making intention statements
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
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
40. Describe three forms of note taking
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
absolute qualifiers
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
41. Some reading assignments require only a...
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10 second outline
Recall
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
42. Key words are paired with numbers
True
Peg system
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
43. Some reading assignments require only a...
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Acrostic
10 second outline
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
44. How should a chapter preview be done
cramming
10 second 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
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
45. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
10 second outline
Acrostic
46. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
do not
you take a test
47. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Words such as all - always - never - none
do not
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
48. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
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
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
do two or more things at once
49. Key words are paired with numbers
Acronym
Words such as all - always - never - none
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Peg system
50. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Acronym
Acrostic
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