Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence Quiz

The learning acronym VAK is

• VISUAL, AUDIO, KINECTIC

• VISUAL, AUDITORY, KINESTHETIC

• VISION, AUDITORY, KINISTHETIC

• VISUAL, AUDIO AND KINESTHETIC

What is the recommended approach towards communication with classmates and lecturers?

• Derogatory, dismissive or overly critical comments

• Positive and respectful comments

• No communication is allowed

• Only communicate with classmates

Visually dominant learner absorbs and retains information better when it is presented in, for example, pictures, diagrams and charts.

• At any time

• Only when asked to participate in an activity

• true

• During lectures

What is the purpose of the Portfolio assignment?

• To gather information about key university services

• To reflect on weekly academic sessions

• To practice writing skills

• To learn about different learning styles

Which learning style prefers observed things and written directions?

• Visual

• Auditory

• Kinaesthetic

• None of the above

Which learning style prefers the transfer of information through listening?

• Visual

• Auditory

• Kinaesthetic

• None of the above

Which learning style prefers physical experience and hands-on activities?

• Visual

• Auditory

• Kinaesthetic

• None of the above

What is the purpose of the VAK learning style test?

• To determine the type of learner you are

• To assess your academic skills

• To evaluate your critical thinking skills

• To improve your communication skills

What is the recommended resource for taking notes?

• Grammarly

• Transition words

• Synonyms

• Cornell Note Taking System

Which book is a recommended text for study skills?

• Essential study skills: The complete guide to success at university

• The study skills handbook

• Study skills: Do I really need this stuff?

• Study skills for foundation degrees