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
question
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
question
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
question
An acronym can only stand for a single word.
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False
question
Using acronyms can help you to memorize information easier.
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True
question
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
question
The association strategy is used to help memorize information.
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True
question
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
question
In this lesson, to "associate concepts" means to describe their differences.
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False
question
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
question
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
question
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
question
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
question
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.
answer
False
question
Sometimes teachers use questions from chapter tests and quizzes on future unit tests.
answer
True
question
The first activity in test preparation is to determine what the test will be about.
answer
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
question
During a meeting with a teacher about what might be on a test, you will not need to ask specific questions about content.
answer
False
question
Looking back on class assignments is a good place to find clues about what to study for upcoming tests.
answer
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
question
Text books are not a good source for finding ideas about what to study because the teachers make up the test questions.
answer
False
question
Visiting the library to seek books on your current topic will not help you in determining what to study.
answer
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
question
Talking about what might be on a test with your study group is not a good idea. Everyone will think different topics are important.
answer
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.
answer
False
question
Information written on the board does not need to be copied into tests and will probably not be on any test.
answer
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
question
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
answer
A. Comparing notes, rewriting notes, synthesizing notes
question
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.
answer
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.
answer
True
question
Rewriting notes for a study guide reinforces the information for better recall during a test.
answer
True
question
Combining information is called analyzing.
answer
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.
answer
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
answer
Venn diagram
question
Comparing the events of a story to what was going on in the world at the time the story was written
answer
Timeline
question
The years various books were published
answer
Timeline
question
How does rewriting your notes help best during the actual test?
answer
C. Rewriting helps the student remember the information better
question
To create a useful study guide, a student should rewrite information found in lecture and text book notes.
answer
True
question
Once similarities are identified among class and lecture notes, a student should create a
answer
B. Topic list
question
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
question
Rewritten notes are the "meat" of a study guide.
answer
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
question
Study guides are only useful for large, important tests.
answer
False
question
Graphic organizers synthesize information for better understanding.
answer
True
question
Creating a front page to your rewritten notes helps to bring meaning to the information inside of it.
answer
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
question
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?
answer
C. Graphic organizers
question
How well you organize and integrate study materials is not as important as the amount of time you spend studying.
answer
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
question
A study guide can be created
answer
C. both of these
question
Potential test questions should not be part of a study guide because they will always be reviewed in your study group.
answer
False
question
Creating a study guide cannot increase your confidence about the material that may be covered on a test.
answer
False
question
Having all your study materials in one place helps to keep your study materials organized.
answer
True
question
If a teacher supplies a visual aid or graphic organizer, a student should just try to memorize it, not recreate their own.
answer
False
question
An example of a graphic organizer is
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D. all of these
question
On a vocabulary list within a study guide, definitions should be written
answer
Not a
question
Reading, writing and saying the information to be learned is the visualization technique.
answer
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.
answer
False
question
Breaking down information for quick repetition and memorization means using
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A, Flashcards
question
Repetition benefits auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners.
answer
True
question
To categorize information means to group similar pieces of information together.
answer
True
question
"I read my notes, what else can I do?" This is an example of active studying.
answer
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.
answer
True
question
The most efficient way to memorize multiple layers of information all at once is to use flashcards.
answer
False
question
Rhyming works best for understanding how multiple parts of a concept form relationships with each other.
answer
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
answer
C, Small facts and vocabulary words
question
An appropriate strategy to learn difficult vocabulary words is the
answer
A. Keywords technique
question
All memorization techniques can be applied to any type of information.
answer
False
question
Knowing that IOC stands for the International Olympic Committee is an example of using
answer
B. Acronyms
question
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
answer
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.
answer
False
question
Test anxiety appears only before an exam.
answer
False
question
"I am a good student" is an example of a positive self-talk statement.
answer
True
question
Special breathing to avoid test anxiety should include
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C. Ten slow breaths
question
A mental repetition of a happy statement is
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A, Positive self-talk
question
It doesn't matter how much sleep you get before the night of a big test.
answer
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
question
Rotating your neck during a test
answer
Relaxation
question
Eating a good breakfast on test day
answer
preparing your body
question
Experiencing painful stomachaches before a test could mean you have test anxiety.
answer
True
question
Slow, deep breaths may help you relax before a test.
answer
True
question
When it comes to getting a good night's sleep, the warmer your room is, the deeper you will sleep.
answer
False
question
Talking to a friend about your test anxiety may help to relieve symptoms.
answer
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
question
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.
answer
False
question
It is only necessary to underline information in the question, not the answer choices.
answer
False
question
There is no need to eliminate answers if you already know which answer choice is correct.
answer
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
question
A student should always read the directions to a test or question so they know what is expected of them when answering the questions.
answer
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?
answer
C. Mickey mouse
question
Three steps to answering test questions correctly include
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D. Reading, underlining, eliminating
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Some frog species only have one leg.
answer
Qualified
question
Black cats can only be found in countries in Northern America.
answer
B. Black cats, only, countries, Northern America
question
George Washington may have been afraid of snakes.
answer
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.
answer
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.
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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.
answer
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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
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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?
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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.
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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.
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d. all of these
question
Essay tests tend to focus on facts and information recall.
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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.
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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?
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C. Essay tests
question
In order to have plenty of time to answer all required essay questions, a student should
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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 __________________.
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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.
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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.
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False
question
To find the distance between two locations, one should use a legend.
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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.
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A. One key word
question
Captions support the use of a map by supplying proportional measurement information.
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False
question
Which is NOT a benefit of using visual aids?
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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
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A, Cross out used answers
question
A_______________test depends on the test taker's ability to recall specific information.
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D, None of these
question
Which of the following might use various colors to represent information found in a visual aid?
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C. Legend
question
Which component would help you understand how far apart a river and mountain are?
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A. Scale
question
Scales use __________ to find the distance between two locations.
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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
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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.
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True
question
A visual aid can help a group stay on the same page when discussing large concepts.
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True
question
Which visual aid component accompanies a photograph to provide further meaning?
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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.
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True
question
Captions do not provide any additional information about a photograph.
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False
question
Graphical information can be useful in
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D.All subjects
question
Double bar graphs compare multiple
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A. Categories
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A symbol in a pictograph can only count as one unit..
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False
question
A legend or key can be applied to all graphs, but may not always be present.
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True
question
Pie graphs are supposed to always represent 100% of the described information.
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True
question
The graph most commonly used to compare sets of data categories is the
answer
A. Bar graph
question
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
question
Line graphs and bar graphs contain one axis.
answer
False
question
Helps to identify trends
answer
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?
answer
A. Pie
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Graphs can be used to estimate information not represented on the graph.
answer
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?
answer
C. Bar
question
Shows data over time
answer
Line Graph
question
Graphs can be used to
answer
D. All of the above
question
Which graph's X and Y axis can be most easily manipulated in order to make the results appear more favorable?
answer
Not C
question
A line graph can show information
answer
C. Across many years
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Where would you find information about the events leading up to the discovery of nuclear power?
answer
B. Timeline
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A__________can help you decide if you should buy or lease a new car.
answer
C. Flowchart
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Diagrams describe where something is located.
answer
True
question
Timelines only include numerical data.
answer
False
question
Organizational charts are used to identify statistical data.
answer
False
question
Describes an image
answer
Diagram
question
Describes a process
answer
flowchart
question
Another term for an organizational aid is 'assistive image'.
answer
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?
answer
B. diagram
question
Diagrams can only be presented as a simple drawing with labels.
answer
False
question
Categorizes information
answer
Table
question
It is not possible to identify subgroups within organizational charts.
answer
False
question
Which aid would help you compare the rates of home loans from two different companies?
answer
A. table
question
Provides insight to cause and effect via ordered events:
answer
Flowchart
question
Tables do not include numerical data.
answer
False
question
Which organizational aid can be used to draw conclusions about events in history?
answer
Not D
question
Identifies a hierarchy
answer
Organinzational chart
question
Organizational aids are applicable to any subject area.
answer
True
question
Includes decision points
answer
Flowchart
question
Timelines show relationships among events.
answer
True
question
Summarizes statistical data
answer
Table
question
Flowcharting clarifies what will happen in a process or
answer
Not C
question
Identifies personal relationships
answer
Organizational chart
question
Which organizational aid allows time to be shown in a picture?
answer
C. graphs
question
Identifies sequences
answer
Flowchart
question
Which aid might you use to find your principal on the faculty phone list?
answer
D. Organizational chart
question
One can find mountain ranges, elevation levels, and deserts on a physical map.
answer
True
question
A label shows the name of a feature on a map.
answer
True
question
To find how many countries you will pass though on your trip to Europe, you would reference a
answer
B. political map
question
To locate the explanation of the colors on a map, you should look for a
answer
C. Key
question
To find the amount of people who have ordered cable, you would reference a physical map.
answer
False
question
To determine if you will be taxed as an Arizona or Colorado resident, you would reference a
answer
B. Political map
question
To locate which direction is North, you should use a
answer
B. compass
question
Orthophoto maps depict certain areas using
answer
C. Color-enhanced photography
question
To determine which countries are part of the African nations, you should reference a
answer
D. political map
question
Maps can be used to show the size of a state.
answer
True
question
The purpose of a political map is to identify
answer
B. government boundaries
question
What type of map uses relief shading to simulate the appearance of sunlight and shadows?
answer
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
answer
Political map
question
To find where the Amazon river meets the rain forest, you would reference a
answer
Physical Map
question
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?
answer
Not A
question
Which part of a map shows the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground?
answer
Not boundary line
question
Political maps can be used to determine which country a city is located in.
answer
True
question
Maps can include which of the following?
answer
Not C
question
Maps can be used to identify populations of various areas.
answer
True
question
To estimate what the temperature may be on your vacation, you could reference a
answer
B. Physical map
question
Where can Ana look to find out how to get to her Grandmother's house at Christmastime?
answer
A. Atlas
question
Why is it important to check with your teacher or Librarian before using a new Internet Encyclopedia?
answer
A, Some sites might be too old to be credible
question
When creating your own online resource, you may be cultivating technology and research skills.
answer
True
question
Multimedia references may contain videos about a given topic.
answer
True
question
Online resources are considered "multimedia."
answer
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.
answer
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
answer
D. None of these
question
All Internet reference pages are contain true, credible information.
answer
False
question
An encyclopedia contains big picture information on specific topics.
answer
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?
answer
C. Both of these
question
An atlas is a book of statistical data.
answer
False
question
In order to find information about sea lions for a research paper, Clover should reference
answer
C. An encyclopedia
question
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
question
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"?
answer
C, Thesaurus
question
"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
question
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?
answer
B. Part of Speech
question
The way of speaking a word is called its origin.
answer
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
question
Guidewords are located at the top of a dictionary page.
answer
True
question
Converse is a ___________of conversation.
answer
D. Variation
question
(tahyp)
answer
Pronunciation
question
Guidewords are located at the bottom of a dictionary page.
answer
False
question
Verb, Noun
answer
Part of Speech
question
What word can be made from the root "aud" which has the meaning "to hear"?
answer
C. Audience
question
The lineage of a word is called its _____.
answer
B. etymology
question
A variation of pronounce is
answer
D. Pronuciation
question
Taylor found a list of antonyms in the dictionary entry for the word "subsidy." What are antonyms?
answer
C. Word that mean the opposite of subsidy
question
1600-1680 - England
answer
Origin
question
A dictionary is a type of reference book.
answer
True
question
Dictionaries provide only a word's definition.
answer
False
question
The most beautiful contestant won the pageant. "Beautiful" has a negative connotation.
answer
False
question
A synonym is a word that means the opposite of a listed word.
answer
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
question
A traditional thesaurus may be used if an online thesaurus cannot be located because the information is the same in both types.
answer
True
question
When using a thesaurus, it is beneficial to remember that similar words often have different implied meanings.
answer
True
question
Which word has a positive connotation?
answer
B. intelligent
question
A thesaurus is a type of reference.
answer
True
question
Which synonym for the word "happy" has a negative connotation?
answer
B. Giddy
question
A word's denotation and connotation mean basically the same thing.
answer
False
question
A thesaurus is used to ______.
answer
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?
answer
B. Wiry
question
All synonyms for a particular word mean exactly the same thing.
answer
False
question
A synonym is
answer
A. A word that has the same meaning as another
question
Which synonym for "pretty" has a positive connotation?
answer
A, Beautiful
question
The company's CEO is very stingy with money. "Stingy" has a negative connotation.
answer
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
question
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
answer
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
answer
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
answer
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.
answer
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.
answer
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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