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3. True or False You should only schedule time for classes and study sessions. Leisure time should not be scheduled since you will be a busy college student.

4. True or False A syllabus is an outline of the instructor’s course.

5. True or False Procrastination is when you complete you homework assignments ahead of time without delay. In this case, you are motivated and are able to focus on the assignment at hand.

6. Which of the following is not one of the five essentials for mastering successful classroom performance ?

A. Prepare for class

B. Become an active listener

C. Develop a personal note-taking system

D. Learn to make effective oral presentations

E. Participate in class and group discussions

F. Prepare a logical approach to graph interpretation

7. Identify the following as either passive or active listeners:

passive or active Listen only for major points and ignore details

passive or active Fight to stay awake if tired

passive or active Look for weaknesses in the speaker’s style

passive or active Assumes that the information in a lecture will be useful

passive or active Try to understand difficult or technical information; ask questions as needed

8. Which of the following cue words add emphasis to a point in the lecture?

A. For example

B. Also

C. Above all

D. Therefore

E. Because

9. Which of the following cue words indicate a cause or effect is being made in the lecture?

A. Similarly

B. Most importantly

C. However

D. Consequently

E. Specifically

10. True or False Comprehending is defined as the physiological process of hearing sounds.

11. Write what the following abbreviations mean.

=_____

intro.___

w/_____

info.____

vs.______

org.______

12. True or False Using the computer to organize your notes offers several advantages.

13. Tell your listeners what you’re going to say represents the________ in an oral presentation.

A. Introduction

B. Body

C. Conclusion

14. In the group discussion activities, the researcher’s job is to.

A. Lead the discussion

B. Review the recorder’s notes

C. Settle differences of opinion; consult dictionary or other source

D. Act as secretary; takes notes

15. True or False According to the handout, it is a good idea to develop a personal note-taking system.

Quiz on Becoming an Active Reader

1. True or False Reading is a necessary part of any study system.

2. True or False Active reading does not require critical thinking.

3. True or False Passive readers are often distracted when they read.

4. True or False When you have large reading assignments, it is best if you read it all at once so that you can get it finished.

5. True or False You should have a clear purpose when you read.

6. True or False If you don’t take control of the reading process, you will become an active reader.

7. True or False The first sentence of a paragraph is usually the topic sentence.

8. True or False To see an implication is to see a point directly stated in the reading.

9. True or False When marking a textbook, it is important to mark the text as you read. In other words don’t worry about finishing the section first before you begin marking the text.

10. True or False It is not important to put the author’s ideas into your own words.

Study System Quiz

1. True or False Reading a textbook is not necessarily the same as studying a textbook.

2. True or False Surveying a textbook is a good way to determine if a class too easy or too advanced for you.

3. True or False It is important to survey a chapter after you read it the first time.

4. True or False It is not important to make assumptions or to anticipate questions about a chapter.

5. True or False Recitation is when you state out loud or silently the points covered in the section.

Study Skills Quiz on Learning Styles

1. A student who watches the chemistry lab instructor demonstrate the experiment is an example of the

A. Visual learning preference

B. Auditory learning preference

C. Tactile learning preference

2. John who uses the trial and error approach to hooking up his new VCR is an example of the

A. Visual learning preference

B. Auditory learning preference

C. Tactile learning preference

3. Su Jen likes to hear the instructor explain the instructions for taking the TOEFL practice test:

A. Visual learning preference

B. Auditory learning preference

C. Tactile learning preference

4. True or False It is important to be able to adapt your learning style preferences to whatever instructional mode is in use by the instructor.

5. True or False Everyone's concentration levels are constant throughout the day. In other words there is no optimum time for study and concentration.

Matching

6. Recorder	A. Consults the textbook, instructor,or dictionary when questions arise
7. Reciter	C. Reports back to class; uses recorder’s notes for reference
8. Researcher	B. Takes notes
9. Discussion Leader	D. Keeps the discussions on track; makes sure everyone is on task

10. True or False Attitude and motivation can affect how you learn in college.

Quiz on Test Taking

1. True or False True/false questions are always easy to answer.

2. True or False When taking a test, such as the TOEFL, it is important to do the easy answers on the reading section before the difficult ones.

3. True or False It is not important to survey a test before you take it.

4. True or False Assume that a statement is false if any part of it is false.

Quiz on Culture; Adapting to College

1. T F There are cultural differences in different regions of the US.

2. T F College culture consists of the values, beliefs, and habits of a university.

3. T F If you become involved in student government, you will meet people from different cultures and backgrounds.

4. T F If you are a non-native speaker of English, it is important to spend all your time with other international students (non-native speakers) so that you can learn their cultures as well.

5. T F It is not important to know what college resources are available to you.

6. T F When you have problems with your classes, the best person to talk to is your counselor.

7. T F When you have personal problems, you should talk to your instructors.

8. T F A mentor is a person to whom you can seek advice.

9. T F Universities have tutors willing to help you study for your classes.

10. T F A college newspaper is written and published by instructors who take an active role in the intellectual development of the students in a university.

Study Skills Quiz on Motivating Yourself to Learn

1. True or False It is important to be able to adapt your learning style preferences to whatever instructional mode is in use by the instructor.

2. True or False Everyone concentration levels are constant throughout the day. In other words there is no optimum time for study and concentration.

3. True or False Attitude and motivation can affect how you learn in college.