NBA Acronymic, The Rhyming Technique

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Motivation can be determined by what other people expect from you.

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True

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Once Amy got to the end of her essay, she realized that she had not directly addressed the prompt. Luckily, Amy had some of her test time left. The best solution for Amy would be to __________________.

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c. revise off-topic sections of her essay

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The 5 paragraph format includes an introduction, supporting evidence and a summary.

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true

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The 5 paragraph essay format allows for the detailed explanation of one supporting argument.

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false

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Free association involves writing down one or two key terms to help you remember more key terms.

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true

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List the similarities and differences among American settlers and Native Americans.

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d. compare and contrast

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Essay questions may also be referred to as

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not b

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Essay tests do not require students to present information in context.

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false

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If you have a choice of questions to answer on an essay test, always pick the most difficult questions because those will earn you the most points.

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false

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Response questions can possibly have

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not b

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Response questions always have only one correct answer.

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false

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For open book tests, you don't need to know everything, just where to find everything.

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true

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What necessary information is missing from this formula page?

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d. none of these

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Including a flowchart in your open book test materials will help to

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not b

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On an open book test, Anna was asked to predict how American laws may affect the Mexican way of life if the US Constitution was applied to Mexico's laws. This open book test question

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b ask students to apply information to new situations

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If you copy your answers directly from the book, your teacher may

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b. scold you for committing plagiarism

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Students who simply copy from the book are committing plagiarism and may be accused of cheating

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true

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Tandry cannot figure out how his teacher wants him to answer a short essay question on the test he's taking. Where should he look to get more information?

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c. in the test directions

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Short essay questions can be considered response questions.

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true

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Halloween falls on October 31 every year.

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absolute

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'Some' is an example of a qualified term.

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true

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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition No plant can survive without water.

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absolute

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In order to help you answer this true/false statement, which words should be underlined?: Black cats can only be found in countries in Northern America.

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Not C

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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition George Washington may have been afraid of snakes

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qualified

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Potential test questions should

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c. be somewhat difficult

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Motivation is a force that influences your actions.

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True

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Those who possess intrinsic motivation are more likely to

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D. All of these

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The main difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is

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C. Who is setting the goal

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Studying Spanish because you want to visit Spain one day is an example of extrinsic motivation.

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False

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Deciding you need to get a "good" job because that is what "smart" people do, reflects intrinsic motivation.

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False

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Sheri studies to get good grades because this is what her parents expect of her. She wants to make them proud. This is an

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B. Extrinsic motivational statement

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Which is an intrinsic goal created from an external motivator?

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D. None of these

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It is possible to turn extrinsic factors into intrinsic motivators.

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True

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Extrinsic statements originate in

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D. All of These

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"I study to get good grades because my parents want to send me to the college of my choice." This is an

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Not B

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I do chores because my parents expect everyone to help with housework

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Extrinsic

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If earning higher grades is important to you, you are likely to study more.

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True

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Intrinsic motivation reflects desires that others have.

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False

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Stretching your back before a test may help you avoid

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c. test anxiety

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The process of determining what to study is especially important because it

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d. all of these

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To better learn the dates on a timeline provided by her teacher, shayla should

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a. recreate the timeline on her own

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To create her study guide, Theresa should gather information from her

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b. class notes, lecture notes, old assignments, and past tests

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Quizzing yourself the morning of the test is a waste of time. If you don't already know the information, it's too late

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false

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John has decided he needs to work harder on his Social Studies project. Then, his teacher says if he gets a good grade in Social Studies, he may be eligible for a special scholarship for college. What type of motivation is present here?

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D. Intrinsic to extrinsic

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I love horses and want to be a veterinarian

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Intrinsic

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My mother thinks I need to become a doctor

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Extrinsic

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Without motivation, nothing would get done in this world.

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True

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People who experience extrinsic motivation are more likely to be personally committed to reaching their goal than those who experience only intrinsic motivation.

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False

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Study habits include

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D. All of These

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A student's study habits are a good indicator of whether or not academic success is important to them.

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True

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Johnny is always wide awake first thing in the morning. This would be a good time for him to study because it is when he has the most energy.

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True

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A study routine includes when, how and where study activities take place.

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True

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Ansel tries to get his studying done anyway he can. He always has so much to do: work, practice and Science Club. What does Ansel need?

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D. A study routine

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Rewriting your notes before an exam is an example of

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B. A study skill

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When and how you communicate with your teachers is a study habit.

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True

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A study space should be

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D. All of these

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A study routine includes

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C. All of these

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Michael's mom drops him off at school early two days a week. Michael likes to use this time to get his homework done for the week. A disadvantage of this study time is that

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B. It is not available to him everyday

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According to your lecture, what do successful students do?

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D.Make studying part of their daily routine

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As long as you set aside time everyday to study, it doesn't matter when you get it done.

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False

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Your study space does not need to be quiet as long as you can ignore any noise coming from the space.

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False

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Sheri likes to study in the school library, but it is usually full of chatting students. It's a great place to study because her friends can always drop by when they want to talk to her. Sheri should seek a new study space with

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C. Less distractions

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A behavior becomes a habit when it has been repeated

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C. 21 times

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A student's study habits include academic activities that are completed once in a while.

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False

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According to the online content activity for this lesson, what should you do if you do not understand the material you are trying to learn?

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A. Try a new approach to learning the material.

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It's a good idea to refine___________, which is a good study habit

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A. Your listening skills

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You have to see a task be done by someone else before you like to try it. You might be a

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D.Visual learner

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How you like to study has nothing to do with your learning style.

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False

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Knowing your learning style may increase your GPA.

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True

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Your friend is a very good football player, but if he doesn't bring his grades up, he may be kicked off the team. What type of study strategy would you suggest he try?

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C. Tap out information to a rhythm to help him remember it

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Multiple Intelligence Theory explains that not everyone is 'book smart.'

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True

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Which types of learners like to acquire knowledge by reading aloud.

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B. Auditory

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Multiple Intelligence Theory explains that

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A. We all learn differently

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Easily expresses their feelings

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Intrapersonal

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May like to move when studying

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Body-Kinesthetic

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Likes to study with music in the background

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Musical

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A person must fit somewhere in the auditory, visual or kinesthetic learning styles.

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False

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May keep a journal

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Intrapersonal

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Easily pictures what an environment might look like

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Spatial

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Your learning style impacts the ways you remember information.

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True

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May fidget during class

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Kinesthetic learners

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Can relate well to others

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Interpersonal

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To figure out what type of tests you are best at, you should

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B. Write down your test grades after each test and compare them

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Staying organized is a strategy used to help you be prepared for anything.

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True

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A clean locker may influence your academic success.

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True

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If you do not understand a topic from class, the best way to clarify it is to

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D. Ask the teacher

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Talking about coursework with friends does not count as proactive communication.

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False

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Keeping trash out of your locker is a method to

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B. Stay Organized

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Just writing down your grades after each test does not count as monitoring progress.

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False

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Asking a teacher about what might be on a test is not a useful study strategy.

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False

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One should employ effort to reach a goal.

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True

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The purpose of outlining each step in a goal is to

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D. Identify each requirement

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Julian didn't know low grades could keep him off the football team. He failed to

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B. Identify obstacles

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A goal does not need to be realistic. If you can imagine it happening, you can make it happen.

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False

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It is okay if your goal is not clear because you will be able to define it along the way.

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False

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The first rule in goal setting is not to underestimate yourself.

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True

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Types of resources include:

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B. Material, support and expert

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An application, a course guidebook, and a counselor's phone number are all

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C. Material resources

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'To get a scholarship' is not an achievable goal.

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False

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Ashley forgot to get letters of recommendation for her college application. She failed to

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A. Write down each step

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A timeline is necessary

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A. For every goal

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"Rewards you for accomplishments"

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Check in on your progress

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"Establishes a commitment to the goal"

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Write it down

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You are the only one who has full power to make your goal happen.

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True

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"Makes the goal real"

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Write it down

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It doesn't matter what your goal is. Any idea you may create is achievable.

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False

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Knowing your personal strengths and weaknesses will help to keep your goal

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A. Within your skills and abilities

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The three W's of goal-setting are "what," "when," and

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B. will

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'Aim' is another word for 'goal.'

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True

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"Recognize barriers that would prevent you from reaching your goal."

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Identify Obstacles

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"Identifies items you might need"

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Locate resources

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"Identifies necessary help"

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Locate resources

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"Creates a path to follow"

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Set a timeline

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Being able to open and close windows is not a primary technology skill.

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False

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If your computer lab is particularly busy during an online class session, you should

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B. Try to find a quiet corner of the lab

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Avoiding e-distractions is important in online learning.

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True

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Instant Messaging during your class session is okay if

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D. Its never a good idea

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Which of the following is the best way to practice your secondary technology skills?

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B. Type your notes while you are watching a video lecture, rather than writing them on paper.

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If you do not make it to your online class, another teacher will tell you what you missed.

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False

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Asking questions when something is unclear is part of

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D. Personal responsibility

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It is acceptable to email your friends homework answers in online education because the class is on the computer.

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False

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Being able to ignore noise around you is not important to online learning.

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False

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If a student asks you to email your homework to copy, you should

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C. Remind them to watch the lecture again

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Secondary technology skills are skills that may be improved as the online class progresses.

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True

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In online learning, who is responsible for checking to make sure assignments are turned in?

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B. The student

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Being able to express your thoughts in an email is a primary technology skill.

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False

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Primary technology skills are skills that are necessary for success in online education.

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True

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Taking an online class doesn't require any special skills.

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False

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Being able to type notes while watching lectures online is important to online learning.

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True

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Downloading information may not be safe, but pictures and graphics are okay because they do not contain viruses.

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False

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An example of a credible site would be

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C. Your school's site

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While driving one day, you notice a van advertising its services for plumbing. The van is advertising the business's Web page. What is the category of site is being advertised?

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C. Commercial

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A telltale sign that a site is unsafe is if

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A. A system warning will appear

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A technology or lab instructor needs to know that you have downloaded information for your online class to a school computer.

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True

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A site that wants to sell you something by sending you repeated emails is usually a credible site.

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False

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Computers in the school computer lab are safe from any viruses.

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False

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A suspicious person you meet in a chat room cannot get access into your computer if you move to a new chat room.

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False

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If you need to download something for a class, first

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C. Ask your lab instructor

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Contain offensive language or content

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Unsafe Sites

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If you notice files being transferred to or from your computer

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D. Close the Internet session and tell the lab instructor

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You will be safe from downloading viruses as long as you have software to monitor your computer.

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False

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Never misuse your personal information

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Safe Sites

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It is okay to download information without asking a lab instructor as long as it is for your online class.

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False

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You do not need to tell a teacher you have downloaded anything as long as it did not save to your computer.

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False

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The objectivity of a site relates to its

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Not A.

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Web pages with personal or biographic information are called

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B. Vanity pages

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Using unsafe sites may be

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A. Harmful to your computer

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Academic integrity only relates to

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D. Any academic situation

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A piece of information that is considered common knowledge does not need a citation.

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True

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Although Jill felt that the material might be common knowledge, she still cited it because she wanted to avoid accusations of __________.

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B. plagiarism

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Cheating may result in

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D. All of the above

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Altering grade records within a computer system is called

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A. Forgery

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Academic integrity only relates to cheating.

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False

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You do not need to use a citation if the information was found on a public Web site.

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False

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If you only use part of a quotation, it is not necessary to include a citation.

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False

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If you are unsure about whether or not to include a citation because you have seen that information somewhere before,

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B. You should include a citation anyway

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Issac Newton's law of gravity

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Personal Idea

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A quote

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Personal Idea

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A quote made by the President does not need to be cited because he is a public figure.

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False

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Academic integrity refers to

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C. All academic work

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Sending an email about questions on a test is not considered cheating in most schools.

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False

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Information found on public web sites should be referenced with a citation.

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True

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Academic integrity can be applied to all subject areas.

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True

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A source only needs to be cited right after the quote was used in the paper or report.

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False

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What should a student do with their notes after class?

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C. Rewrite the notes to better understand and learn the information

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What does the abbreviation "ref." stand for?

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B. Reference

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You should take notes on anything you think might be on a test, even if it breaks every "good" note taking guideline.

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True

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Before class begins, Alma gets ready to take notes by reviewing last night's reading assignment and the notes from the previous day. What is her next step?

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B. Assemble any materials she might need for note taking

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Each page of notes should include

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A. Date, topic, class

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Active listening is not possible while taking notes during a lecture.

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False

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Native American; 5% of the population

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Include as is

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In order to take quality notes, a student should have read the assigned chapter before listening to the lecture.

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True

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Along with plants, animals also need water

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Rewrite

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w/o water mammals will die

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Include as is

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All cattle and barn animals should be fed

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rewrite

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By making eye contact with her teacher and writing down questions in her notes about the content, Alma is participating in

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A. active listening

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Ex: apes, gorls and mnkys.

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Include as is

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Abbreviations should not be used when taking Science notes because they may be confused for symbols of the elements.

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False

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If you think a piece of information will be on an upcoming test, you should always write it in your notes.

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True

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Main ideas and specific titles are important to include in your notes, but dates are unnecessary.

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False

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A notes organizer can be simple or complex, as long as the user understands how it works.

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True

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Where does the following information belong in a notes organizer?

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B. Content

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One of the advantages of including a mind map in your notes is

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D. None of these

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A note organizer is not important if you know how to take good notes.

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False

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What can a student do to identify vocabulary words in their notes?

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D. All of these

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"Urban Populations" should fall under which sections of your organizer?

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A. Topic

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If you need clarification about information in your notes, you can write a question down in the "Questions" section of your organizer.

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True

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Sarah does not understand why she wrote down "1985" in her notes. What should she do?

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C. Ask her teacher what the date may stand for

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Asking questions is an important part of taking high quality notes.

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True

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What might happen if a student does not seek clarification about information they are unsure of?

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C. Both of these

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A textbook can be a useful source when seeking the answers to the questions from your notes organizer.

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True

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Urban- city, metropolitan Suburban- outskirts of a large town Rural- farmland

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D, Vocab

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Underlining words and highlighting dates are part of a student's personal note taking key.

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True

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Which of the following is not one of the five major areas to include in your notes organizer?

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B. Important people

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Urban areas have high populations and extensive resources. Most urban areas are considered to be metropolitan. The opposite of urban is rural.

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C. Summary

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It is acceptable to ask questions about a lecture after class.

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True

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Questions about the content of your notes belong in the "Content" section of your organizer.

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False

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A notes organizer should be very specific and be in exactly the same format every time you take notes.

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False

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What is the topic listed in the preceding information?

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A, Disney films

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Similar to taking notes with an organizer, writing complete sentences within an outline is a good idea.

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False

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Students who understand what the teacher is saying do not need to take notes.

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False

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Which is the best "Heading" for the following information?

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B. Disney Films

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Using a personal key to denote vocabulary within outlines is unnecessary.

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False

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Outlining involves arranging topics or ideas in relationship to each other.

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True

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Outlines use________to identify various levels of information

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D, all of these

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Like notes from an organizer, notes from an outline should be rewritten for better understanding of information.

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False

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Knowing how to develop an outline well is very easy, and most students can create quality outlines in one attempt.

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False

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Geography Notes I. The World A. Continents of the World 1. Africa Continents of the World

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Topic

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Outlining your notes can be done before, during or after information is presented.

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True

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It is very important to stick to a strict outlining format so you know what is important to study.

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False

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In the lecture, the first supporting detail, which defines Science, is

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B. Science is using different skills to make models

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Geography Notes I. The World A. Continents of the World 1. Africa The World

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Heading

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Geography Notes I. The Eastern Hemisphere A. Africa 1. Much of Africa is wilderness a) 25% of Africa is not inhabited Much of Africa is wilderness

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Detail

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Geography Notes I. The Eastern Hemisphere A. Africa 1. Much of Africa is wilderness a) 25% of Africa is not inhabited 25% of Africa is not inhabited

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Evidence

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Taking notes allows your mind to wander, but still capture important information.

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False

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An example signal statement is

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C, Both of these

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Sequential means "in order".

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True

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In which sections of your organizer should the outline be located?

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D, None of these

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The questions from SQRW should never ask to define vocabulary words.

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False

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KWL is an example of

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A reading strategy

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Using personal keys when outlining answers to your SQRW questions is useless.

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False

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The R in SQRW stands for

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D. None of these

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A benefit to applying SQRW to your reading is more efficient study time.

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True

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A benefit to applying SQRW to your reading is faster reading abilities.

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False

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Why is it important to budget enough time to take high quality notes with SQRW?

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C. Both of these

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What is the purpose of reading material for the very first time?

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B. Understanding the material, not memorizing it

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The S in SQRW stands for

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C. Survey

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Kayla should look over the Science chapter's headings, vocabulary and summaries before she attempts to begin taking notes.

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True

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Studying graphic aids is not part of SQRW.

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False

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The Q in SQRW stands for Quiet: find a quiet place to read.

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False

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Answers to your questions should be written in which format?

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Not c or d

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Provides purpose to your reading

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Question

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When reading, what should you look for first?

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B. The answers to your own questions

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Identifying vocabulary definitions

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Survey

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What should you do when you find the answers to your questions as you are reading?

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A. write them down

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Use an outline to answer your questions

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write

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Address information asked by your teacher

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Question

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Putting supporting details and evidence into your own words

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Write

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A graphic organizer can be applied to

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A. any type of information

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The details of the Canadian and American constitutions can best be compared with a

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A. venn diagram

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Jamie would like to identify the similarities and differences among seven different types of flowers. Jamie should use a Venn diagram as the best compare and contrast graphic organizer for her project.

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False

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A Venn diagram shows details about

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C. Both of these

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To "synthesize" means to combine information to create new information.

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True

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Another name for a chart is "Matrix."

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True

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What type of graphic organizer will help Jane compare the results of a student survey about teachers at her school?

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B. Chart

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Using a graphic organizer may help you learn information better.

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True

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A concept map is a graphic organizer.

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True

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A chart offers many possibilities for

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C. The number of categories included in the chart

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A graphic organizer is a written out explanation of similarities and differences among topics.

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False

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Anton needs to identify the eight different scoring statistics for all the players on his school's basketball team. Which graphic organizer would be best for this assignment?

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A. Chart

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A graphic organizer can be used for

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C. any subject

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Graphic organizers may help you better understand information you wrote down in your notes.

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True

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A Venn diagram is a graphic organizer.

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True

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Another name for a chart is "Venn diagram."

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False

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A graphic organizer is a visual representation.

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True

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Compare and contrast graphic organizers identify only similarities among sets of information.

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False

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Using a graphic organizer may bring deeper meaning to the information you are trying to learn.

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True

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To understand the organization of how a bill becomes a law, a flow chart, not a Venn diagram, is best.

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True

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Which type of cause and effect graphic organizer would be best to identify why we use gasoline in our cars today and what we might use as fuel in the future?

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A. Timeline

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Graphic organizers

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A. Synthesize information

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Good timelines are created using special software.

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False

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Timelines show

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D. all of these

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To synthesize means to compare and contrast information.

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False

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The events over the course of a year happen one at a time, therefore a timeline would be appropriate. The timeline must be presented

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D. The way which best describes the events

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A timeline may identify the cause or effect of an event.

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True

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A timeline may help you understand how a President came to run for public office.

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True

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Cause and effect graphic organizers compare and contrast dates and events.

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False

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Which type of cause and effect organizer would be best for Alisha to understand how crude oil becomes gasoline?

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B. Flow chart

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It takes an artistic touch to create a meaningful timeline.

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False

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A timeline can be used to demonstrate cause and effect relationships.

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True

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Graphic organizers reorganize information.

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True

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A flowchart identifies the order of events.

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False

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A___________will help you to understand how a President gets elected through the general election process.

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Not A

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Graphic organizers

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B. Show relationships among information

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Why are cause and effect graphic organizers useful?

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A, Because they show relationships among events

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Michael's mom drops him off at school early two days a week. Michael likes to use this time to get his homework done for the week. A disadvantage of this study time is that

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Not Aviable to him everyday

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Which step is missing from the repetition strategy? Read, Write, Say, Revisit

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B. Rest

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You are more likely to remember information if you

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A. Repeat the information

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Repetition is a strategy where you do something only once.

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False

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What pattern of activation and breaks creates the strongest and longest-lasting memory?

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B. 3 activations with 10 minute breaks

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Memorization strategies can include

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D. Repetition and flashcards

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The strategy in which you learn something by repeating it over and over is called

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D. Repetition

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A benefit of flashcards is that they are

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A. Portable

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__________for about 10 minutes in between each repetition session helps you to remember the information better.

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B. Resting

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This is the first activity in the repetition strategy

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Read

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The complete process for learning through repetition is to read, write, say, rest and revisit the information.

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True

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Using repetition means to read, write and ________the information to be learned.

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B. Say

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This activity should be done after a brief rest

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Revisit

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The more times you repeat something, the less likely you are to remember it.

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False

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Flashcards work best if you say the information in your head to yourself over and over.

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False

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Repetition learning rates are the same for everyone, so there is no need to find an activation and break pattern that works best for you.

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False

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This activity allows the brain to recover

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Rest

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Acronyms use the__________ of each word in a phrase

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D. First Letter

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The first letter of each word in a phrase can be made into

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D. An acronym

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A(n) _________ is a type of acronym for information in a specific order.

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B. Acronymic abbreviation

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FACE for the notes on a musical scale is an example of

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C. Both A and B

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An acronymic sentence should list the information you are trying to remember in the correct order.

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True

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The letters in acronymic abbreviations must be

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A. In the correct order

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The first step in creating any acronym is to

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C. Write down the information you need to know

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Using NBA instead of National Basketball Association is an example of an acronymic sentence.

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False

question

The letters for an acronym must form a new, real word.

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False

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An acronymic sentence does not need to be a realistic statement.

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True

question

An acronym for the Women's Memorial Fund is

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B. WMF

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Almost any concept can be made into an acronym if you use creativity.

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True

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An acronym can only stand for a single word.

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False

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Using acronyms can help you to memorize information easier.

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True

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Forming rhymes and keywords allows for the learner to use

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A. Creativity

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A strong example of using keywords would be

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B. Using "hide" to remember the word "hideous"

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A strong example of using keywords would be the word "top," to remember that topography means the study of the tops and bottoms of mountains and valleys.

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True

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The association strategy is used to help memorize information.

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True

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Rhyming means to connect a rhymed phrase or poem with a concept to be learned.

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True

question

The association strategy is used to___________information

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B. Memorize

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Singing "You and me are free" to remember the strategy for using the Underground Railroad.

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Rhyming

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"DaVinci created 24 angels in the sky," is an example of the rhyming strategy.

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False

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In this lesson, to "associate concepts" means to describe their differences.

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False

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A keyword is used to replace

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B. Confusing words or phrases

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A rhyme can only be used for concepts learned in Science class.

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False

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Shea wanted to memorize the year that Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. A good rhyme for her to learn would be

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C. On December 7, 1941 Japan attacked with the early sun.

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A benefit of using association is that it allows the learner to be creative and have fun.

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True

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Remembering that a military Captain wears a "cap"

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Keywords

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Visualizing a game of "tag" to remember the meaning of contagious

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Keywords

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Saying "In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue."

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Rhyming

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Oliver can't seem to learn all the types of animals living in a desert habitat. Which type of memorization strategy might you recommend to him?

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A. Categorizing

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Placing pieces of information into groups to remember them better is called

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D. Categorizing

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Categorizing means to place information into groups.

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True

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Tanya would like to learn the impact a massive wildfire has on a particular animal habitat. Which type of memorization strategy would you recommend she uses to learn that information?

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D. None of these

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Picturing the Super Bowl to remember what the purpose of sidelines on a football field is called

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A. Visualization

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The first step in the categorization process is to

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A. Create your categories

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Creating a list of states and the people from those state who signed the Declaration of Independence is an example of categorizing.

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True

question

Identifying each amendment in the sections of the constitution

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Categorization

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Picturing a lush location within a rain forest to remember what types of plants grow there is a form of categorization.

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False

question

Describing the aftermath of a house fire

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Visualozation

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Andra is having a hard time remembering all the parts of a microscope. To help her label a microscope diagram on her test, she could use

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D

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The purpose of using categorization for remembering information is to

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B. Group information to remember it more easily

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Creating a grocery list

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Categorization

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Describing the size of the Grand Canyon

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Visualization

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The first step in categorizing information is to create the categories.

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True

question

To visualize means to place information into

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C, An image

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Visualizing and categorizing are strategies for remembering information.

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True

question

A teacher will never give a student any additional information about a test in a one-on-one meeting because it would not be fair to the other students.

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False

question

Sometimes teachers use questions from chapter tests and quizzes on future unit tests.

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True

question

The first activity in test preparation is to determine what the test will be about.

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True

question

Before meeting with a teacher about a test, the student should

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C. Prepare questions to ask

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Reviewing old tests and quizzes will not help you determine what will be on a test because teachers don't like to give students hints about what could be on future tests.

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False

question

The first step in preparing your study strategy for a test should be

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C. Determining what the test will be about

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During a meeting with a teacher about what might be on a test, you will not need to ask specific questions about content.

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False

question

Looking back on class assignments is a good place to find clues about what to study for upcoming tests.

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True

question

What should you do if your teacher does not provide a study guide for a test?

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C. Create your own study guide

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Your test preparation checklist to determine what to study should include

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A. Meeting with a teacher, reviewing tests, reviewing past assignments

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Text books are not a good source for finding ideas about what to study because the teachers make up the test questions.

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False

question

Visiting the library to seek books on your current topic will not help you in determining what to study.

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False

question

During a meeting with a teacher about what might be on an upcoming test, the teacher is most likely to reveal

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B. What question formats will be on the test

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Talking about what might be on a test with your study group is not a good idea. Everyone will think different topics are important.

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False

question

In order to help pinpoint which topics might be covered on a test, a student should review _____.

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D. All of the ABove

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Creating a checklist of activities is not a helpful strategy for determining what to study for an upcoming test.

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False

question

Information written on the board does not need to be copied into tests and will probably not be on any test.

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False

question

To determine what to study, one should first

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Not D

question

A topic list should contain

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D. All of these

question

Comparing notes will identify similarities among

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C. Both of these

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Which is a good strategy to help a student identify what they do and do not understand, even before they begin to study for a test?

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A. Rewriting notes

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The three steps to follow when organizing your notes to create a study guide are

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A. Comparing notes, rewriting notes, synthesizing notes

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Synthesizing notes into graphic organizers will probably not help you to remember information for your test.

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False

question

Your study guide should include important dates of events even if you think you will not be tested on them.

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True

question

What does it mean to learn incrementally?

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A. Information learned on day one is the base for information on day two.

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To synthesize information regarding when books were written, Alex should create a

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A, Timeline

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The purpose of organizing notes before a test is to combine information from various sources for efficient studying.

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True

question

Rewriting notes for a study guide reinforces the information for better recall during a test.

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True

question

Combining information is called analyzing.

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False

question

Synthesizing information can be done by creating

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D. all of these

question

Comments from the teacher on past assignments are useless in creating your study guide.

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False

question

Alisha's teacher usually includes lots of comments on student tests to help them understand why their answers were incorrect. These comments are important to Alisha's study guide because

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C. The comments could provide insight to the topics the teacher feels are important to study

question

Comparing the similarities and differences among authors

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Venn diagram

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Comparing the events of a story to what was going on in the world at the time the story was written

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Timeline

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The years various books were published

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Timeline

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How does rewriting your notes help best during the actual test?

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C. Rewriting helps the student remember the information better

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To create a useful study guide, a student should rewrite information found in lecture and text book notes.

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True

question

Once similarities are identified among class and lecture notes, a student should create a

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B. Topic list

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Margaret needs to compare the types of themes from the four books in her American Literature class. She should use a ____________to match the themes with the stories.

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Not C

question

Creating a study guide is useful because a study guide

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D. all of the above

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Rewritten notes are the "meat" of a study guide.

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True

question

Applying a ______________ to material within study materials will help students to recall information during a test.

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A. Visual framework

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Study guides are only useful for large, important tests.

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False

question

Graphic organizers synthesize information for better understanding.

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True

question

Creating a front page to your rewritten notes helps to bring meaning to the information inside of it.

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True

question

Jonathan's World History final exam is next week and he would like to create a study guide. Most of John's notes and vocabulary lists are on his computer, but everything else is in his notebook. How can he create a useful study guide?

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B. Create an electronic study guide and print out the parts he would like to carry with him

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Candra has compiled her rewritten notes, vocabulary lists, potential test questions and her previous tests. Which main component to a strong study guide is she missing?

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C. Graphic organizers

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How well you organize and integrate study materials is not as important as the amount of time you spend studying.

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False

question

Talia reviews her flashcards three times a day as the teacher suggested, but she can't seem to understand the meaning of the word 'perpetuate.' What should she do?

answer

D, All of these

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A study guide can be created

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C. both of these

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Potential test questions should not be part of a study guide because they will always be reviewed in your study group.

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False

question

Creating a study guide cannot increase your confidence about the material that may be covered on a test.

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False

question

Having all your study materials in one place helps to keep your study materials organized.

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True

question

If a teacher supplies a visual aid or graphic organizer, a student should just try to memorize it, not recreate their own.

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False

question

An example of a graphic organizer is

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D. all of these

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On a vocabulary list within a study guide, definitions should be written

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Not a

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Reading, writing and saying the information to be learned is the visualization technique.

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False

question

Once information is memorized, a student does not need to revisit that information because it is permanently stored in their brain for later recall.

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False

question

Breaking down information for quick repetition and memorization means using

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A, Flashcards

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Repetition benefits auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners.

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True

question

To categorize information means to group similar pieces of information together.

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True

question

"I read my notes, what else can I do?" This is an example of active studying.

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False

question

Kayla needs to match six different types of exercises to three different muscle groups and write an essay about how they are related. Which memorization technique might work BEST for her?

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D, Categorization

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Creating a chant that rhymes to remember information is a memorization technique.

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True

question

The most efficient way to memorize multiple layers of information all at once is to use flashcards.

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False

question

Rhyming works best for understanding how multiple parts of a concept form relationships with each other.

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False

question

Matching the information to be learned to the appropriate memorization technique allows for

answer

D, all of these

question

Repetition works best for

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C, Small facts and vocabulary words

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An appropriate strategy to learn difficult vocabulary words is the

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A. Keywords technique

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All memorization techniques can be applied to any type of information.

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False

question

Knowing that IOC stands for the International Olympic Committee is an example of using

answer

B. Acronyms

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Applying the rhyming technique allows the learner to use their

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B. Creativity

question

Learning several multiplication facts

answer

Repetition

question

Story and Journey Systems are techniques for

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Not B

question

A friend is very nervous about an upcoming test. You suggest she

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B. Do some stretching before the test

question

There is nothing you can do before test day to avoid test anxiety.

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False

question

Test anxiety appears only before an exam.

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False

question

"I am a good student" is an example of a positive self-talk statement.

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True

question

Special breathing to avoid test anxiety should include

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C. Ten slow breaths

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A mental repetition of a happy statement is

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A, Positive self-talk

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It doesn't matter how much sleep you get before the night of a big test.

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False

question

In order to be fully rested before Angel's big History test, she should get at least________hours of sleep.

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B. 7

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Rotating your neck during a test

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Relaxation

question

Eating a good breakfast on test day

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preparing your body

question

Experiencing painful stomachaches before a test could mean you have test anxiety.

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True

question

Slow, deep breaths may help you relax before a test.

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True

question

When it comes to getting a good night's sleep, the warmer your room is, the deeper you will sleep.

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False

question

Talking to a friend about your test anxiety may help to relieve symptoms.

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True

question

Jana feels playing MP3s helps her sleep at night. So the night before a big test, she should

answer

Not A

question

Preparing your body is just as important and preparing your mind on test day.

answer

True

question

Repeating, "I will succeed."

answer

positive self talk

question

Test anxiety occurs

answer

D. any of these

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Going back to look for questions that may have originally misread, and consequently gotten wrong, is called

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A. Reviewing

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Crossing out answers that could not possibly be correct is called 'eliminating answers.'

answer

True

question

'Only' is an example of a qualified term.

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False

question

It is only necessary to underline information in the question, not the answer choices.

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False

question

There is no need to eliminate answers if you already know which answer choice is correct.

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False

question

Reading the directions to a test is important because

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A. The directions may help you from being confused about how to answer a question

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A student should always read the directions to a test or question so they know what is expected of them when answering the questions.

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True

question

Regarding the question, "Who was the first man to walk on the moon?" Why is it important to eliminate Mickey Mouse first?

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C. A and B

question

'Some' is an example of a qualified term.

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True

question

Which of the following answer choices should be eliminated first from this question?

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C. Mickey mouse

question

Three steps to answering test questions correctly include

answer

D. Reading, underlining, eliminating

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Some frog species only have one leg.

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Qualified

question

Black cats can only be found in countries in Northern America.

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B. Black cats, only, countries, Northern America

question

George Washington may have been afraid of snakes.

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Qualified

question

Eliminating choices to help identify the best answer is not a valid and useful test taking strategy.

answer

False

question

No plant can survive without water.

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Absoulute

question

'All monkeys have tails' is an absolute statement.

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True

question

Eliminating silly or impossible answers should be done first when crossing out possible answer choices.

answer

True

question

Best answer questions always include

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B. The correct answer

question

Statements with absolute terms are always false.

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False

question

To find any special information about how to complete a test, the student should

answer

C. Carefully read the directions

question

For a statement to be considered false, every part of the sentence must be false.

answer

False

question

The moon can always be seen from every part of the earth. This is a(n) ____________statement.

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B. Absoulute

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One should read every possible answer to a multiple choice question before selecting a final answer.

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True

question

Statements with qualified terms tend to be true.

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True

question

"Frogs are never red." This is an absolute statement.

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True

question

Pretending that each option of a multiple choice question is actually a true-false question is a legitimate test taking strategy.

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True

question

Possibly

answer

Qualified

question

Best answer tests always include the correct answer as one of the possible answer choices.

answer

True

question

In order to avoid any confusion, one should _____________the answer to a multiple choice question before reading the possible answers.

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A. predict

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Never

answer

Absoulute

question

Sandra was quite overwhelmed by her final exam. Many of the test questions were difficult to answer, and she felt like she would not be able to complete the exam. What would you suggest Sandra do?

answer

D. Sandra should answer the easy questions first. Then she should go back and reevaluate the more difficult question.

question

Best answer tests include

answer

Not C or A

question

Every

answer

Absoulute

question

Approximately how many times should you review and practice possible fill in the blank questions that may be on a test?

answer

B. Until they can be easily answered

question

Definitions and vocabulary words can never be part of response questions.

answer

False

question

A good study strategy to predict what types of questions will be on a response test is to

answer

B. Create your own practice questions

question

An important step in preparing for a response test is to develop a study guide.

answer

True

question

Answers to response questions should always be written in complete sentences.

answer

False

question

Before a response test, a student should

answer

D. All of these

question

A test's directions often clarify any questions a student might have about answering a response question.

answer

True

question

A fill in the blank question is considered a response question.

answer

True

question

Most teachers develop fill in the blank questions from their

answer

Not A

question

Fill in the blank questions are considered___________questions.

answer

A. Response

question

When answering a short answer question, students should present key facts in which format?

answer

A. Essay format

question

If you are not able to complete a question right away, clues to the answer may be hidden in other test questions.

answer

True

question

Types of response questions can include:

answer

C. Short answer, fill in the blank, and short essay

question

Fill in the blank answers usually require a statement with supporting details for the answer to be correct.

answer

False

question

If you don't know the answer to a short answer question, a guess made with common sense is likely to earn you more points than leaving the answer blank.

answer

True

question

Response questions generally focus on

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Not A

question

Tandry cannot figure out how his teacher wants him to answer a short essay question on the test he's taking. Where should he look to get more information?

answer

C. In the test directions

question

A short essay answer usually requires one or two supporting details to your answer.

answer

True

question

Anna was asked to show proof that the amendments to the US Constitution have improved our country's way of life. Anna has been asked to

answer

C. Give Examples

question

Dictionaries are considered a resource allowed in an open book test.

answer

True

question

You should have as few materials as possible during an open book test, but with as much concise information as you can fit into them.

answer

True

question

An index will help you locate information in your materials during an open book test.

answer

true

question

Why is it important to keep formulas separate from other information?

answer

A. So they can be quickly and easily referenced

question

Preparation is the key to doing well on an open book test.

answer

True

question

Open book tests are about problem solving and applying information.

answer

True

question

What necessary information is missing from this formula page?

answer

B. Formula title

question

Using your friend's list of key topics that might be on an open book test is sufficient preparation for the test.

answer

False

question

On an open book test, Anna was asked to predict how American laws may affect the Mexican way of life if the US Constitution was applied to Mexico's laws. This open book test question

answer

Not A or C

question

The information you bring into an open book test should be organized for fastest possible retrieval.

answer

True

question

Open book tests usually require students to recall facts and basic information about key concepts and topics.

answer

False

question

For open book tests, you don't need to know everything, just where to find everything.

answer

True

question

The more resources you have to choose from during an open book test, the better you will do on the test because more information is available to you.

answer

False

question

A way to categorize information and point you to where to find that information is called

answer

Not A or C

question

Most students overestimate their skill level and abilities to take open book tests.

answer

True

question

A quality organization strategy before an open book test includes creating an information retrieval system.

answer

tRUE

question

Casey has an open book test in his physics class tomorrow and will need to use many formulas. Which of the following is the best strategy Casey could use to organize his formulas?

answer

c. List all of the formulas on a separate sheet of paper

question

Which word identifies the purpose of the essay?

answer

B. Directive

question

Thomas is writing practice outlines for his upcoming essay test. His practice outlines should

answer

B. Be short and simple so he can elaborate on them in the actual test

question

To summarize means to give three examples and several supporting details for each.

answer

False

question

Using information in context is a skill teachers are looking for on essay tests.

answer

True

question

Planning for an essay test is just as important as how you write the essays during the test.

answer

True

question

Provide examples which support your argument, either for or against, raising the driving age to 18.

answer

d. all of these

question

Essay tests tend to focus on facts and information recall.

answer

False

question

Setting up a meeting with your teacher will not present an opportunity to find out what types of questions will be on an essay test.

answer

False

question

Essay tests require students to present information with complete thoughts.

answer

True

question

Which type of test focuses on debate and discussion of key content and main topics?

answer

C. Essay tests

question

In order to have plenty of time to answer all required essay questions, a student should

answer

C. Decide which questions are more difficult or will take longer, then answer the easy questions first

question

When it comes to essay tests, understanding the relationships among concepts is more important than memorizing facts and details.

answer

True

question

Christine is writing practice outlines to study for her next essay test. What should she focus on when creating practice outlines?

answer

C. Christine should focus on potential questions that may show up in the actual test

question

If you have a choice of questions to answer on an essay test, which questions should you answer first?

answer

A. The questions that you know a lot about so you can then focus on the more difficult ones

question

The purpose of creating a practice outline is to

answer

B. Organize and learn information

question

During the test, simply writing down one or two key words from your practice outline may help you to remember the rest of the outline.

answer

True

question

Memorizing basic facts to include in your essays is an important part of essay preparation.

answer

True

question

The directive of an essay question

answer

A. Guides the essay response

question

If you must use an outline for an essay answer, you do not need to use complete thoughts.

answer

False

question

If you do not recall the exact date of an event, it is okay to use a general time reference instead.

answer

True

question

Misspelled words or poor grammar may make your essay hard to understand, which will affect your grade.

answer

True

question

Outlining is the first step in writing an essay answer.

answer

True

question

The paragraphs in an essay should always be written in complete sentences.

answer

True

question

The only time to not use complete sentences in an essay is when

answer

A. You have no choice but to outline your answer

question

A strong summary will mention

answer

A. All three of the three supporting details to an argument

question

The 5 paragraph essay format includes

answer

D. All of these

question

What is the first step once an essay question has been chosen?

answer

A. Create an outline for the answer

question

It is not necessary to spend a large amount of time preparing for an essay because you are never really sure of what the questions will be.

answer

False

question

If you know a lot about an essay topic and have plenty of time before the test is over, you should _____________.

answer

B. Write as much as you can about the subject so you might earn extra-credit points

question

Once Amy got to the end of her essay, she realized that she had not directly addressed the prompt. Luckily, Amy had some of her test time left. The best solution for Amy would be to __________________.

answer

Not A

question

What statement should you use if you do not recall the exact date of an event?

answer

D. Any of these will work

question

Which of the following strategies will help you to stay focused and on topic while writing your essay?

answer

D. Both 'a' and 'b'

question

Unless you are running out of time and must outline an essay answer, essay answers should always be written in complete sentences.

answer

True

question

Outlines should be written

answer

B. In complete thoughts, but not complete sentences

question

The beginning of each supporting paragraph can be vague because you will include additional details in the rest of the paragraph.

answer

False

question

On a five question essay test, five outlined responses may earn more points than two questions answered completely.

answer

True

question

Visual aids help keep everyone on the same page when it comes to understanding concepts with lots of working parts.

answer

True

question

A person will never use a visual aid outside of the classroom.

answer

False

question

To find the distance between two locations, one should use a legend.

answer

False

question

A good place to get hints about how to answer a response question could be

answer

C, both of these

question

Fill in the blank questions usually require______________in the answer.

answer

A. One key word

question

Captions support the use of a map by supplying proportional measurement information.

answer

False

question

Which is NOT a benefit of using visual aids?

answer

A. Increase time spent looking at an image

question

To eliminate the possibility of using an answer more than once on a matching question, one should

answer

A, Cross out used answers

question

A_______________test depends on the test taker's ability to recall specific information.

answer

D, None of these

question

Which of the following might use various colors to represent information found in a visual aid?

answer

C. Legend

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Which component would help you understand how far apart a river and mountain are?

answer

A. Scale

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Scales use __________ to find the distance between two locations.

answer

B. Proportional measurement

question

A common component of visual aids is a

answer

D. all of the above

question

Captions:

answer

C. Both A and B

question

A legend or key may be used to

answer

D, Locate a particular building on a map

question

A legend contains pictures or symbols used on a map.

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True

question

Visual aids summarize main ideas and key points.

answer

True

question

A visual aid can help a group stay on the same page when discussing large concepts.

answer

True

question

Which visual aid component accompanies a photograph to provide further meaning?

answer

D. Caption

question

Which visual aid would help you understand the meaning behind a photograph?

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D. Caption

question

Using images can increase one's understanding of given information.

answer

True

question

Captions do not provide any additional information about a photograph.

answer

False

question

Graphical information can be useful in

answer

D.All subjects

question

Double bar graphs compare multiple

answer

A. Categories

question

A symbol in a pictograph can only count as one unit..

answer

False

question

A legend or key can be applied to all graphs, but may not always be present.

answer

True

question

Pie graphs are supposed to always represent 100% of the described information.

answer

True

question

The graph most commonly used to compare sets of data categories is the

answer

A. Bar graph

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Annaleigh looked at a line graph to see the amount of rainfall over the entire year. Why did she choose a line graph?

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Not C

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Line graphs and bar graphs contain one axis.

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False

question

Helps to identify trends

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Line graph

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Sarah was just elected Jr. Class President. She would like to find out which percentage of the total vote each candidate received. Which type of graph should she reference?

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A. Pie

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Graphs can be used to estimate information not represented on the graph.

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True

question

Dana would like to see how the sales of apples have compared to the sales of pears this season. What graph would be the best choice?

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C. Bar

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Shows data over time

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Line Graph

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Graphs can be used to

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D. All of the above

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Which graph's X and Y axis can be most easily manipulated in order to make the results appear more favorable?

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Not C

question

A line graph can show information

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C. Across many years

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Where would you find information about the events leading up to the discovery of nuclear power?

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B. Timeline

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A__________can help you decide if you should buy or lease a new car.

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C. Flowchart

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Diagrams describe where something is located.

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True

question

Timelines only include numerical data.

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False

question

Organizational charts are used to identify statistical data.

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False

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Describes an image

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Diagram

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Describes a process

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flowchart

question

Another term for an organizational aid is 'assistive image'.

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False

question

You need to label the rooms in your home for the painters, so they know which rooms to paint various colors. Which aid might you give them?

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B. diagram

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Diagrams can only be presented as a simple drawing with labels.

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False

question

Categorizes information

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Table

question

It is not possible to identify subgroups within organizational charts.

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False

question

Which aid would help you compare the rates of home loans from two different companies?

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A. table

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Provides insight to cause and effect via ordered events:

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Flowchart

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Tables do not include numerical data.

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False

question

Which organizational aid can be used to draw conclusions about events in history?

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Not D

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Identifies a hierarchy

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Organinzational chart

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Organizational aids are applicable to any subject area.

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True

question

Includes decision points

answer

Flowchart

question

Timelines show relationships among events.

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True

question

Summarizes statistical data

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Table

question

Flowcharting clarifies what will happen in a process or

answer

Not C

question

Identifies personal relationships

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Organizational chart

question

Which organizational aid allows time to be shown in a picture?

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C. graphs

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Identifies sequences

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Flowchart

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Which aid might you use to find your principal on the faculty phone list?

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D. Organizational chart

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One can find mountain ranges, elevation levels, and deserts on a physical map.

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True

question

A label shows the name of a feature on a map.

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True

question

To find how many countries you will pass though on your trip to Europe, you would reference a

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B. political map

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To locate the explanation of the colors on a map, you should look for a

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C. Key

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To find the amount of people who have ordered cable, you would reference a physical map.

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False

question

To determine if you will be taxed as an Arizona or Colorado resident, you would reference a

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B. Political map

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To locate which direction is North, you should use a

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B. compass

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Orthophoto maps depict certain areas using

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C. Color-enhanced photography

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To determine which countries are part of the African nations, you should reference a

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D. political map

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Maps can be used to show the size of a state.

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True

question

The purpose of a political map is to identify

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B. government boundaries

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What type of map uses relief shading to simulate the appearance of sunlight and shadows?

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Not C

question

To locate the depth of the Great Lakes, you should look on a data map.

answer

False

question

May indicate governmental territories

answer

Political maps

question

To find how many cities are on the coast of California, you would reference a

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Political map

question

To find where the Amazon river meets the rain forest, you would reference a

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Physical Map

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May indicate elevation

answer

Physical Maps

question

Sandra notices the dark line separating each of the countries on the map of Europe. What line is she looking at?

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Not A

question

Which part of a map shows the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground?

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Not boundary line

question

Political maps can be used to determine which country a city is located in.

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True

question

Maps can include which of the following?

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Not C

question

Maps can be used to identify populations of various areas.

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True

question

To estimate what the temperature may be on your vacation, you could reference a

answer

B. Physical map

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Where can Ana look to find out how to get to her Grandmother's house at Christmastime?

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A. Atlas

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Why is it important to check with your teacher or Librarian before using a new Internet Encyclopedia?

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A, Some sites might be too old to be credible

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When creating your own online resource, you may be cultivating technology and research skills.

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True

question

Multimedia references may contain videos about a given topic.

answer

True

question

Online resources are considered "multimedia."

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True

question

One of the benefits of Internet reference sites is that the information comes from one place and only focuses on one area of a given topic.

answer

False

question

Most Internet reference sites are free to use.

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True

question

The school Librarian will be able to tell you if the school has a subscription to CD-ROM or online references.

answer

True

question

In order to find last season's batting averages for his favorite baseball players, Jose should look in a Sport's

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D. None of these

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All Internet reference pages are contain true, credible information.

answer

False

question

An encyclopedia contains big picture information on specific topics.

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True

question

Heath has found a new online encyclopedia by a company he has never heard of before. Heath's friend, Sam, urges Heath to stick to sites he knows are safe and credible. Why is Sam so concerned?

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C. Both of these

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An atlas is a book of statistical data.

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False

question

In order to find information about sea lions for a research paper, Clover should reference

answer

C. An encyclopedia

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Allison notices the CD-ROM in the library and would like to use it to research information for her important term paper. Who should she ask about using the CD-ROM?

answer

C. The Librarian because she manages all the school's informational resources

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All online reference sites can be considered safe and credible because information on the Internet is continuously updated.

answer

False

question

A dictionary provides definitions for listed words.

answer

True

question

Gilford is writing a paper about tigers. He notices that he has used the word "paws" many times. He would like to find a word he can use instead of "paws." Where is he most likely to find a new word for "paws"?

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C, Thesaurus

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"Noun" is a part of speech.

answer

True

question

A synonym is a part of speech.

answer

False

question

Guidewords for the word "serpent" may be

answer

A. Serbia and service

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Taylor needs to find how the word "subsidy" should be used in a sentence. Which part of the dictionary entry will give him that information?

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B. Part of Speech

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The way of speaking a word is called its origin.

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False

question

The first time a word was used can be traced through etymology.

answer

True

question

An antonym for the word "help" which may be found in a dictionary is

answer

B. Abandon

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Guidewords are located at the top of a dictionary page.

answer

True

question

Converse is a ___________of conversation.

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D. Variation

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(tahyp)

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Pronunciation

question

Guidewords are located at the bottom of a dictionary page.

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False

question

Verb, Noun

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Part of Speech

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What word can be made from the root "aud" which has the meaning "to hear"?

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C. Audience

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The lineage of a word is called its _____.

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B. etymology

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A variation of pronounce is

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D. Pronuciation

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Taylor found a list of antonyms in the dictionary entry for the word "subsidy." What are antonyms?

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C. Word that mean the opposite of subsidy

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1600-1680 - England

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Origin

question

A dictionary is a type of reference book.

answer

True

question

Dictionaries provide only a word's definition.

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False

question

The most beautiful contestant won the pageant. "Beautiful" has a negative connotation.

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False

question

A synonym is a word that means the opposite of a listed word.

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False

question

Angelo is my big, fat cat. He became big and fat when we fed him the wrong food. The veterinarian said he was too big and fat and needed an exercise program.

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A, The sentences repeat the same words

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A traditional thesaurus may be used if an online thesaurus cannot be located because the information is the same in both types.

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True

question

When using a thesaurus, it is beneficial to remember that similar words often have different implied meanings.

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True

question

Which word has a positive connotation?

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B. intelligent

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A thesaurus is a type of reference.

answer

True

question

Which synonym for the word "happy" has a negative connotation?

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B. Giddy

question

A word's denotation and connotation mean basically the same thing.

answer

False

question

A thesaurus is used to ______.

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D, Find the synonyms and antonyms of a word

question

Thesauruses list words that have the same, or nearly the same, meanings.

answer

True

question

An online thesaurus contains the same information as a traditional thesaurus.

answer

True

question

Alex wrote the sentence: The big dog was really fat. He ate a lot.

answer

Not D

question

Which synonym for the word "athletic" has a negative connotation?

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B. Wiry

question

All synonyms for a particular word mean exactly the same thing.

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False

question

A synonym is

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A. A word that has the same meaning as another

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Which synonym for "pretty" has a positive connotation?

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A, Beautiful

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The company's CEO is very stingy with money. "Stingy" has a negative connotation.

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True

question

Three types of informational references are

answer

B. Atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias

question

Encyclopedias are generally designed to be easy to use.

answer

True

question

Informational references provide only a limited amount of specific statistical information.

answer

False

question

An almanac is a thesaurus.

answer

False

question

Wikipedia is an online atlas.

answer

False

question

Thomas would like to know when is the best time of the season to plant his tomato seeds. Which type of informational reference should he use?

answer

C. Almanac

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Trevor needs general information to begin his research paper on mammals in the Southern Hemisphere. Where will he find the best information?

answer

A. Encylopedia

question

An atlas is a collection of statistical data ranging one year.

answer

False

question

Informational references are available in which format?

answer

D. All of these

question

Atlases may provide physical or political information about an area.

answer

True

question

Atlases may contain which type of maps?

answer

D. All of the above

question

Gary is using several charts and tables to learn about patterns of migratory birds. Which information reference is he most likely using?

answer

Not C

question

Google Maps is an online atlas.

answer

True

question

An atlas is an informational reference.

answer

True

question

Online encyclopedias may contain

answer

D. all of these

question

An atlas is

answer

B. A collection of maps

question

Allison would like to find a list of hiking trails that she can follow all over Eastern Europe. What type of informational reference does she need?

answer

Not C

question

Never treat what is on Wikipedia as the whole and complete truth.

answer

True

question

Is presented in alphabetical order

answer

Glossary

question

Which text aid includes titles, subtitles and page numbers?

answer

B. Table of Contents

question

The appendix is located directly after a title page.

answer

False

question

Definitions for a text's vocabulary words can be found in the glossary.

answer

True

question

Indices, appendices and title pages are all text aids.

answer

True

question

Provides chapter titles and subheadings

answer

Table of contents

question

Further explains information found in a chapter

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Appendix

question

Text aids are references regarding a variety of information on multiple topics.

answer

False

question

Tells when and where a book was published

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Title page

question

Where should you look in order to find words as they are used in a variety of contexts?

answer

Not B

question

Dictionaries, appendices and title pages are all text aids.

answer

False

question

Government and Society.......200

answer

Table of contents

question

Text aids are sources of information regarding the contents of a book or document.

answer

True

question

Glossaries are usually located at the front of a text or document.

answer

False

question

Which text aid helps us to understand how a text is organized?

answer

A. Table of contents

question

Government: the form or system of rule by which a state, community, etc., is governed

answer

Glossary

question

Where should Geri look to find the other lessons in the chapter on Government and Society?

answer

C. Table of Contents

question

Tables and charts comparing the government from five different states

answer

Appendix

question

The information provided in text aids can help us to understand a text's content before we even read it.

answer

True

question

Images cannot be considered sources.

answer

False

question

The creator of the information is clearly stated

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Authority

question

The reader must understand the author's position in order to use the source correctly.

answer

True

question

Objectivity relates to why a source was written.

answer

True

question

Sources should contain factual information.

answer

True

question

_________ is where the author does not include his personal feelings about the content.

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Objectivity

question

All information is clearly identified and easy to find within the source

answer

Content

question

One should not trust a source if the authorship is hidden.

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True

question

Knowing who writes the source isn't important, as long as the information is correct.

answer

False

question

Whales are growing at a rate unseen ever before.-San Diego Zoo, 1967.

answer

False

question

If a source is missing the author's name, its authority has been compromised.

answer

True

question

Credible sources always identify the author.

answer

True

question

A source must be cited

answer

D. A source should always be cited

question

Credible sources should explicitly identify the purpose or intent of the information included in a source.

answer

True

question

Who wrote the information

answer

Authority

question

An interview can be considered a source.

answer

True

question

How information is structured

answer

Content

question

Computers are not simple enough to be used by the common citizen. -John Howard, 1975.

answer

False

question

Information should be________to ensure more than one source provides the same factual information.

answer

Not C

question

Computers are not simple enough to be used by the common citizen. -John Howard, 1975.

answer

B. its not current

question

Lists words and page numbers where the words can be found

answer

Index

question

A thesaurus can

answer

D. All of these

question

A thesis statement makes up the entire first paragraph of your paper.

answer

False

question

It is likely that the first idea you have for a thesis will be perfect.

answer

False

question

Topics with problems or controversies are strong topic ideas.

answer

True

question

Smoking contributes to air pollution.

answer

Too broad

question

Which of these is source for finding general information and ideas about your topic?

answer

D. All of these

question

Exploring a general idea is the first step in developing your topic.

answer

True

question

"Kids today eat 25% less fresh fruit than kids in 2000." Why is this not a strong topic idea?

answer

B. Too narrow

question

Creating a thesis statement is the first step in developing your topic.

answer

False

question

Once you have chosen a topic, what should you do before beginning the research process?

answer

Not A or B

question

Cereal bars are a healthy alternative to candy bars.

answer

Just Right

question

A thesis statement is supported by arguments.

answer

True

question

If you have selected a topic that you do not like, you should change your topic.

answer

True

question

Candy bars taste good.

answer

Too broad

question

Which question may be used to start your initial research about "Global Warming"?

answer

C. When did global warming first become a concern?

question

"Teachers gave 18.5% more homework in 2007 than in 2005."

answer

C. The topic is too narrow

question

Selecting "exergaming is a healthy activity" for the topic in this lecture was a good idea because

answer

D. All of these

question

Topics that are too broad cover too much information.

answer

True

question

Your research should be guided by the directive of the assignment.

answer

True

question

Which is the best thesis statement?

answer

Not B or D

question

20% of smokers decide to quit everyday.

answer

Too narrow

question

"Recycling is an important part of keeping our planet clean."

answer

Not B

question

What your cover page looks like says nothing about the content inside.

answer

False

question

A little creativity goes a long way with most teachers.

answer

True

question

Creative elements distract from the true meaning of a paper.

answer

False

question

Even though I'm still young, I know what I want to do with My Life. When i graduate from college, I'd like, to become a medical doctor. Doctor's have a wonderful profession: they make people's lifes whole. They cut sickness from people and make them feel good when they are unwell. I love the feeling of helping others and as a Doctor I'd be able to make that my profession an' career.

answer

C. Attention to conventions

question

Cover pages should include

answer

D. all if these

question

Sentence length varies

answer

Fluency

question

Teachers will tell you everything you need to know about creating high quality papers.

answer

False

question

Knowing how to write and present a quality paper is a skill you will only use in high school.

answer

False

question

Where do teenagers get all the money they need to make purchases? I noticed several new stores had opened up at the local mall. Most of these new stores focused on teenage and young consumers. Yesterday I went shopping.

answer

D. None of these

question

A high quality paper is judged by what is written in the content.

answer

False

question

High quality papers never include creative elements or focus on well-written content.

answer

False

question

Where do teenagers get all the money they need to make purchases? I noticed several new stores had opened up at the local mall. Most of these new stores focused on teenage and young consumers. Yesterday I went shopping.

answer

B. Organization

question

The additional information included in the bottom margin of your paper is called a

answer

C. Footer

question

High quality papers are well written.

answer

True

question

The skills needed to write and present quality papers can be used in the workplace.

answer

True

question

Including quotes in your paper can bring additional meaning to the content.

answer

True

question

What process makes your writing flow and "sound like music?"

answer

A. Editing the language of your essay

question

Statements are unique

answer

word choice

question

Where do teenagers get all the money they need to make purchases? I noticed several new stores had opened up at the local mall. Most of these new stores focused on teenage and young consumers. Yesterday I went shopping.

answer

Not C

question

Conventions are

answer

D. all of these

question

Public speaking is a skill you will probably never use outside of school.

answer

False

question

To begin your speech, you may want to try an

answer

D. Icebreaker

question

During a speech, projected information should be in a Times New Roman, no smaller than____pt.

answer

D, 30

question

To be fully prepared for a speech, a student should memorize their speech one week in advance and practice three times everyday.

answer

False

question

In order to "know your audience," you should be aware of

answer

d. All of these

question

One way to get people to pay attention to your presentation is to give them candy for answering questions about it.

answer

True

question

How many times each day should you practice when preparing for a speech?

answer

D. 3

question

Asking your audience a question about themselves is an icebreaker.

answer

True

question

To keep your audience interested in your speech, you should provide them with as many details as possible about the topic.

answer

False

question

Handouts and PowerPoint slides are

answer

C. Visual aids

question

"How many of you plan to go to college?"

answer

B. poll

question

Visual aids should compliment what the speaker is saying.

answer

True

question

"What if you had no way to earn money?'

answer

Not C

question

Visual aids should be

answer

D. all of these

question

Handouts and PowerPoint slides are visual aids.

answer

True

question

How long before a speech should you begin practicing?

answer

C, week

question

Your audience should be a part of your presentation.

answer

True

question

To "know your audience," you should identify what they

answer

Not C

question

If you are unsure about how your visual aid will look during a presentation, you should

answer

A. Test it out before you begin

question

Public speaking is a good skill to develop for use in the workplace.

answer

True

question

What are the point values for this rubric?

answer

C, 4,3,2,1

question

Students have a right to know how their grades are determined.

answer

True

question

A rubric is a scoring tool.

answer

True

question

If you use a rubric, you can grade your assignment before you turn it in.

answer

True

question

A teacher can use a rubric to inform students of an assignment's requirements.

answer

True

question

Rubrics tell you the points possible for each part of an assignment.

answer

True

question

Who creates a rubric?

answer

D. All of these

question

If you use a rubric, you can estimate your grade without even showing the assignment to a teacher.

answer

True

question

How do rubrics increase learning?

answer

B. Rubrics give students the tools to "grade" their own and others' assignments

question

If you have a rubric, "your teacher can prove you knew what you were supposed to do."

answer

True

question

Which statement identifies what the students will be graded on?

answer

Not C

question

If a teacher does not provide a rubric for an important assignment, what should you do?

answer

A. Ask for a rubric to be created

question

Rubrics allow students to

answer

A, Evaluate each other's work

question

A rubric explains how your teacher will determine how many points each test is worth over the course of a semester.

answer

False

question

It is the student's responsibility to meet the expectations identified by a rubric.

answer

True

question

Each criteria for a rubric has a corresponding point value.

answer

True

question

Melinda has always wanted to know about export rates between the U.S. and China. Why is this a good research topic for her?

answer

A. Melinda is curious about the topic

question

Which of the following would NOT appear on a term calendar?

answer

A, Soccer practice

question

Which is NOT a reason to use a calendar?

answer

D. None of these

question

Which of these should be used to find the date and time of the Homecoming Parade?

answer

A, term calender

question

The date your Science project is due should be recorded on a daily organizer.

answer

False

question

A calendar will not be helpful in planning your study schedule.

answer

False

question

Calendars help you plan out your school year.

answer

true

question

The dates of Spring Break should be included on your weekly calendar.

answer

false

question

Sometimes when people procrastinate, they do unimportant tasks before the important ones.

answer

True

question

Calendars cannot help you plan activities more than one month away.

answer

False

question

Which of these would best be used to record homework assignments?

answer

Not b

question

You have been excited about the next basketball season since last year. The date of basketball tryouts should be recorded on your term calendar.

answer

True

question

Spring Break

answer

Term Calender

question

Graduation

answer

Term Calender

question

Procrastinators can develop feelings of __________.

answer

B. Guilt

question

Which of the following should appear on a weekly schedule?

answer

Not B

question

Homecoming dance

answer

Term Calender

question

Calendars are useful to track homework assignments.

answer

True

question

Science lab, bring water and sodium

answer

Daily organizer

question

Evaluating means to judge if information is 'reliable' or 'unreliable.'

answer

True

question

To reflect about a problem means to ask yourself about any possible 'what ifs.'

answer

False

question

Questioning means to envision other possible outcomes to a problem.

answer

True

question

Problem solving is another name for critical thinking.

answer

True

question

Critically thinking about a subject is the same as memorizing all the information you can about the subject.

answer

False

question

Critical thinking comes naturally to everyone.

answer

False

question

Critical thinking can also be called 'problem solving.'

answer

True

question

Analyzing means to look at all the parts of a problem to see how they relate to each other.

answer

True

question

No extra effort is needed in order to think critically.

answer

False

question

Grade

answer

Evaluate

question

Compare

answer

Anylyze

question

Applying critical thinking skills is an effective way to avoid being sidetracked by irrational thoughts.

answer

True

question

Contemplate

answer

reflect

question

Assess

answer

Analyze

question

Ponder

answer

Reflect

question

The information given to you by your teachers is always accurate and should never be questioned.

answer

False

question

To analyze means to think about how you feel about a problem.

answer

False

question

To judge, assess and justify are all parts of

answer

B. Evaluation

question

Rate

answer

evaluate

question

Reflecting means to consider what you will do with certain information.

answer

True

question

Two girls find an MP3 player at the park. They try for three weeks to find the owner, but cannot. Now, Cynthia and Adrianne are arguing about which of them owns the MP3 player. You have to take all the information into account and decide who will get to keep the player, so you begin to ask them questions so you can uncover the truth.

answer

Question

question

No one is a critical thinker all the time.

answer

True

question

Who should you ask about how to start a study group for your Spanish class?

answer

C. Your Teacher

question

Teaching someone else how to solve a problem will not help you remember how to do it for yourself.

answer

False

question

You should consider a person's_______before asking them to join your study group.

answer

C. All of these

question

Study groups are always confusing and unorganized.

answer

False

question

Up to 10 people is a good guideline for the size of your study group.

answer

False

question

A good study group contains all of the same types of people.

answer

False

question

Study groups help to develop which occupational skill that may be useful in a professional setting?

answer

C. Team Building

question

Only people who really need help in understanding the material truly benefit from study groups.

answer

False

question

Having different types of people in your study group will make it stronger.

answer

True

question

The material chosen for your study group

answer

B. Should be decided upon before the group meets

question

Your teacher may know who would like to join your study group.

answer

True

question

What should not be tolerated in your study group?

answer

D. Getting upset if someone doesn't understand the material

question

Your study group should create a plan about how and what to study.

answer

True

question

A study group should stay around 3-6 people.

answer

True

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A study group is not a place to share ideas on how to study.

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False

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A study group can help improve your confidence in a subject.

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True

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Which of the following is NOT an efficient study group activity?

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B. Discussing what content to study

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Community centers, libraries or churches are all places that

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B. May offer tutoring

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A tutor is NOT allowed to help you with

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D, None of these

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A tutor should be able to work around

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B. Your schedule

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Tutors can be inexpensive, or possibly free.

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True

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A tutor can help a student who is nervous about schoolwork.

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True

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Antoine does not want a tutor for the ACT. But his mother insists that a tutor will be able to help him:

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A. Avoid nerves before the test

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Shania doesn't care if she graduates on time. She may need a tutor to help her with

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C. Increasing her interest in school

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Why is it acceptable if the use of a tutor is not successful right away?

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B. Learning is a process and takes time

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Just as classes can be offered online, tutoring can be offered online as well.

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True

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A tutor can only focus on what you are studying right now.

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False

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A teacher may be able to assist you in finding a tutor.

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True

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Whether or not a tutor has experience in a subject does not matter.

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False

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The help of a tutor may lead to better use of study time.

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True

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A tutor is able to help a student organize their ____________ to make the most of their learning materials.

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A. Notebook

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Marci doesn't have a lot of money and has heard tutors are very expensive. Marci

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C. Should check with upperclassmen for help

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You do not need a tutor unless you are in danger of failing the class.

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False

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A tutor helps you on schoolwork, but only at the pace your teacher sets.

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False

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Angelo just doesn't want to go to school. How might a tutor help him?

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B. Tutors help make learning easier so you aren't nervous about going school

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Which of the following would you include in your daily organizer?

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C, Study group-2:15

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Having two, or even three, people explain the material to you

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A, Will help you understand it

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Critical reading is a process.

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True

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The purpose of critical reading is to____________a text.

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C. evaluate

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Prereading is a set of activities which prepare the learner for taking a test.

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False

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Your personal feelings about a topic affect how you absorb information on that topic.

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True

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A technique to generate ideas is called questioning.

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False

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Brainstorming, discussion and evaluation of visual aids are________strategies.

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B. Prereading

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A question a critical reader might ask is

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B. Why did the author write this text?

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Creating mind maps and advanced organizers is called

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A. mind-mapping

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Where can you find ideas for pre-questioning?

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D. Any of these

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The purpose of concept-mapping is to

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Not A

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Creating a map of your current knowledge is called __________.

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D. Concept mapping

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A diagram of the water cycle is a

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A. Visual aid

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Pre-questioning identifies a purpose for reading.

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True

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Critical thinking skills can be applied to reading.

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True

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Critical reading is a

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Not D

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Discussion is a technique to clarify possible questions you have about a topic.

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True

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Prereading activities include

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D. all of these

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Critical reading is the process of evaluating a text.

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True

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Taking notes while surveying is very important to identify what you do and do not understand.

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False

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History and Science are considered major subject areas.

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True

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Subject content is material learned during extra-curricular activities.

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False

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The first read through for subject content is to memorize the details of the chapter.

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False

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Which is always a good policy when subject content becomes frustrating?

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C. Ask the teacher for assistance

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The second read through is to clarify confusing topics.

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True

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If you are tired or just cannot seem to understand the material,

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C. Take a break and return to the chapter later

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During the second read through, you should only be covering material that you did not understand the first time.

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True

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During which step would you review any handouts or previous assignments?

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A. Surveying

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After a break, always review your work to

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D. Activate prior knowledge

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Taking notes during the survey step is very important.

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False

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Where might you find help if material becomes truly difficult?

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D. all of these

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Brian has surveyed his chapter and is reading for subject content for the first time. What question should he ask himself?

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Not D

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Reading for subject content follows the same steps as reading for entertainment.

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False

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Subject content is material learned in a major subject.

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True

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Formulas and vocabulary are considered major subject areas.

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False

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Surveying a chapter helps to________main ideas.

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B. Identify

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Math and Language Arts are major subject areas.

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True

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When reading difficult material, you should always begin with surveying the content.

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True

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During prereading, it is not important to pay attention to visual aids.

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False

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During the look-away method, you should try to

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C. Make associations and connections

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What should you be reading for the first time you attack a chapter with difficult material?

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A. Identify what is understood

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A concept map can help in understanding difficult material by

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D. Identifying relationships among topics

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What should be done with statements or sections which are unclear?

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B. Review them at a later time

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Concept maps should contain as much information about a subject as you can remember.

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True

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When you first read material, always determine the difficulty level.

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True

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Who can you talk to if you are having problems reading difficult material?

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D. all of these

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Why should you always finish reading difficult content?

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B. The content may become more clear as the concept builds upon itself

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The content may become more clear as the concept builds upon itself

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B. read to the end

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While reading difficult content, it is best to focus on a small section of material.

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True

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If you get discouraged while reading difficult material, do not stop reading.

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True

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It is acceptable to not finish all of a difficult chapter as long as you ask a teacher about it later.

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False

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The look-away method should be used to understand material, rather than memorize it.

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True

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When attacking difficult material, read first for

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A. What you do understand

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Which sections should you survey while reading difficult material?

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D. all of these

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What should you do with information you have marked, "Do not understand"?

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A. Review it later

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Reading for main ideas, and not details,

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B. Increases your reading speed

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Each type of reading requires a different rate of speed.

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True

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Reading quickly is a skill that must be practiced.

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True

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A basic prereading technique is identifying what you do and do not know about a particular topic.

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True

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Shelly has to memorize a portion of Hamlet for her Language Arts class. How should she adjust her reading speed?

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B. Decrease her speed for highly detailed retention of the information

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Alan often goes back to the beginning of a sentence or paragraph and starts reading the information over again. What might be happening to Alan?

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B. Alan has poor concentration habits

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Knowing the definitions of key vocabulary will make reading faster and easier.

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True

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Reading aloud slows reading speed.

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True

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Which factor affects reading speed the most?

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D. These are all equal factors

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It is a good idea to increase your reading speed while

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D. all of these

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Terrence feels it takes him too long to get through a History chapter, though he is always sure to define vocabulary words, review the footnotes for each section and try to remember the author's personal stories about the events in the book.

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Not D

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Understanding key vocabulary makes no difference in reading speed.

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False

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Which do you need more of in order to increase your reading speed?

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D. All three are needed equally

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It is important to remember everything you read, the first time you read it.

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False

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Motivation to read faster is not a factor in your reading speed.

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False

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Alejandra has come across a section in her physics textbook detailing the affect of wing span on an airplane's cruising speed. How should she adjust her reading speed?

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c. Decrease her speed to better understand the technical information

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What does subvocalization mean?

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A.Reading the word in your head

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Carla has come across an example which has been used in her Ecology textbook three different times. How should Carla adjust her reading speed?

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A. Increase her speed because she already knows the example

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Talking about a subject with classmates can be considered activating prior knowledge.

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True

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You will probably read a mystery novel much faster than a Science textbook.

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True

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