Studying Tips

In the PQRST method, you ______ before you read a textbook chapter or section.

• skim the chapter and prepare to take notes

• skim the chapter and read the questions at the end of the chapter

• carefully read the chapter summary and take notes

• rest and test

Notehand is an efficient note-taking skill because you write_____.

• only important ideas and write faster

• every word in your personal shorthand

• only the topic headings from your textbook

• an outline that is easy to read

The 2-3-3-2 note taking technique is best used when.

• the textbook and class lecture are not closely related

• the class lecture and textbook are closely related

• the class does not use a textbook

• none of the above

What is the SQ3R theory?

• A technique for assessing injuries at the scene of an accident

• A reading / study system that increases understanding and retention

• A theory on how effective leaders manage a team

• A study system that uses rhymes to remember things

Select all True answers for the statements.

• Effective time managers use dead time to study.

• When taking notes, experts students write every word the speaker says.

• Positive statements can help you perform better and with more confidence on tests.

• In binary choice test questions, qualifiers such as "never" and "always" usually indicate a false answer

The act of connecting or relating ideas or facts to other things; such as images, stories, words, music, etc., is ______

• Comprehension

• Association

• Retention

• Concentration

A deeper way of thinking that rigorously analyzes an idea or subject is called

• review

• association thinking

• objective thinking

• critical thinking

Something written down using abbreviations or symbols is called

• shorthand

• note hand

• doodles

• cursive

What are the 5 steps in the SQ3R study system?

• Study, Question, Rehearse, Recite, Reread

• Survey, Question, Read, Rehearse, Review

• Survey, Quarrel, Read, Recite, Rehearse

• Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review

Select an example of a binary choice question format.

• Short answer essay

• Argument

• Compare and Contrast

• True/False; Yes/No; Agree/Disagree