Pre-test Study Skills

A priority is something that is:

• of most importance

• of least importance

• of some importance

• of no importance

The "S" in the S.M.A.R.T. goals method of setting goals stands for:

• systematic

• specific

• simple

• none of the above

The following is an example of a S.M.A.R.T. goal:

• I want to make three "B's" and one" A" first semester in my core courses.

• I want to pass first semester.

• I want to make all A's.

• none of the above

A "Rock Priority" may include:

• hanging out with friends and socializing

• texting and social media

• playing video games

• school assignments/homework/studying for tests

Learning to balance Rock, Pebble, and Water Priorities is important in making good grades.

• True

• False

The brain is able to do two or more tasks at a time.

• True

• False

Students can keep themselves on task by

• using a timer and trying to beat the timer

• eating snacks while they are doing homework

• doing the easiest work first

• all of the above

The following are the best ways to keep up with school assignments:

• use a written planner/agenda

• memorize the due dates

• use Google Calendar

• both a and c

A widely accepted method of note taking is the

• Johnson method

• Carnegie method

• Cornell method

• None of the above

With multiple choice questions,

• try to think of the correct answer before you read your options

• never skip a question. Answer all questions in order.

• cross out items you know are wrong, and choose your answers from the remaining option(s)

• both a and c