Spring Final Review_2023

1. What is the first step in any effective study program?

• Learning how to take notes in class
• Learning time management
• Learning effective memorization skills
• Learning the teaching styles of your instructor

2. Which of the following is a temptation that you should resist in taking notes?

• Not writing enough done
• Writing down every word said or read
• Copying notes from a fellow student
• Using your own words when taking notes

3. Which of the following is a good note taking hint?

• Be sure notes are readable
• Take notes using the instructor’s words
• Write everything down
• Do not abbreviate words

4. What is the purpose of bubble maps?

• Comparing and contrasting
• To sequence or order information
• Describe qualities of a place, person, or thing
• Analyzing physical objects and part-whole relationships

5. Which of the following can you do to get the best use out of your study time?

• Study when tired
• Make a chart for a full week
• Avoid using weekends in study time
• Spend two hours or more per subject

6. Which of the following techniques should not be used to help with memorization?

• Use association
• Use only one sense
• Repeat important dates and facts
• Try to visualize in concrete terms

7. Which of the following is an ineffective method for test preparation?

• Pay attention to details while you study
• Learning everything one time the night before
• Understand the information and relate it to what you already know
• Anticipate questions the instructor might ask by checking in your notes

8. Which of the following tips should be used in matching tests?

• Don’t leave blanks

• Guess if there is no heavy penalty

• Answer the easy ones first to reduce the number of choices

• Read all the questions first and use the margin for noting phrases that relate to the answers

9. How often should you take breaks when studying?

• About every 15 minutes
• Every 30 minutes
• About every 60 minutes
• Not until you have read everything

10. A good sitting posture and a mind that is alert and involved will help you avoid the temptation to wander into other thoughts or doodle in class.

• True
• False