Asking Questions Summary

In what ways can you be diligent about your schoolwork? (Select all that apply)

• ask questions

• participate in class

• never talk in class

• stress about upcoming tests

What is one way to improve reading speed and comprehension?

• Reading the material twice.

• Highlighting every sentence.

• Asking yourself a variety of questions before you begin reading ("priming your brain")

• Listening to music while reading.

What is a benefit of asking questions throughout a chapter or unit of study?

• It helps you finish faster.

• It helps your brain make important connections for recall.

• It allows you to skip sections.

• It makes studying unnecessary.

What should you consider when reading True/False statements? (Select all that apply)

• The length of the statement

• The meaning of the statement

• The number of words in the statement

• The font size of the statement

• Key words such as "always" or "never" which usually indicate the answer is false.

What is a key strategy for answering Multiple Choice questions?

• Choose the first answer you see

• Cross out the choices you know are incorrect

• Skip the question entirely

• Choose the longest answer

When dealing with Matching Items, what should you do? (Select all that apply)

• Read the column with the shortest answers first

• Read the column with the longest answers first

• Match items randomly

• Start with the last item

• Match the harder items last

What is a common mistake students make with Open-Book tests?

• Not bringing the textbook

• Spending too much time looking up answers

• Writing too much

• Not reading the questions

What should you do first when preparing for an essay on a test?

• Write the essay immediately

• Review your notes

• Restate the question as the topic sentence then outline your thoughts

What is important to do after finishing your essay?

• Submit it immediately

• Review for misspelled words and grammatical errors

• Add more content

• Rewrite the entire essay