Study Skills Quiz Review

What is learning?

• Retention of knowledge

• ablility to demonstrate knowledge

• The acquisition of knowledge

• all of the above

Learning takes time and a great deal of effort (T/F)

• True

• False

How many types of learning styles are there?

• 1

• 10

• 3

• 7

Learning by hearing someone talk is called

• preferential

• visual

• kinesthetic

• auditory

The term "study skills" is misleading. Why?

• You can do it alone

• it implies that these skills are just for studying

• It takes perfection

• it is limited to reviewing for tests only

How you learn is just as important as what you learn (T/F)

• True

• False

What are the steps to setting a goal?

• Set goals; Identify areas of improvement; Make a plan

• Identify areas of improvement; Set specific goals; Make a plan

• Plan; Identify areas of improvement; set goals

What are mind maps used for?

• Make learning connections

• Brainstorm (gather data)

• Visualize thoughts

• all of the above

When is the ideal time to study?

• Right before going to bed

• While you watch TV

• Right after school while the material is fresh from the day

• Right before the test

Which of the following is an example of active studying?

• Reading a teacher-created study guide several times
• Making flashcards to review difficult concepts and terms
• reading a chapter in the on-line textbook
• re-reading your notes from class