Succeeding in College: Essential Skills Quiz

Abigail, William, and Aiden are starting their first year of college. They find a document called "Succeeding in College." They are curious: What is the main purpose of this document?

• Giving important tips and advice for doing well in college classes

• Listing college courses

• Telling about the history of colleges

• Describing college sports teams

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Arjun, Maya, and Ava are starting their first year of college together. Arjun notices that when he controls his emotions, he can pay attention in class and get along better with Maya and Ava. Which of the following best describes the important skill Arjun is using to help him succeed in college?

• Understanding and managing emotions that affect learning and relationships

• Memorizing information for tests

• Staying away from group work and studying alone

• Ignoring feelings to only focus on schoolwork

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Aria, Charlotte, and Lily are working together on a major college project. They need to sort through a lot of information, handle unexpected problems, and make smart decisions to help their group succeed. What main skill are they using to do well on this project?

• Analyzing information, solving problems, and making reasoned decisions

• Memorizing textbook definitions

• Following instructions without question

• Avoiding difficult subjects

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Avery, Isla, and Liam are all working to get better at skateboarding. Avery experiences several falls and difficult tricks, but chooses to take control and keep moving forward. Which trait is Avery demonstrating?

• Self-Direction

• Resource Utilization

• Emotional Intelligence

• Critical Thinking

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Luna, Benjamin, and Ethan are starting their first year of college and want to do well in their classes. How can using resources help them succeed in college?

• By using available tools and support systems wisely

• By refusing help from others

• By only relying on their own strengths

• By not using technology

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Benjamin, Anika, and Grace are talking in the library when Kai mentions that he often thinks about how he studies and how he is doing in school. Why is Kai’s habit of regularly reflecting on his study habits important for his success in school?

• It helps students see how they are doing and change their approach if needed.

• It lets students avoid hard work.

• It makes students memorize more facts.

• It means students don’t have to manage their time.

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Abigail and Benjamin are both studying for an important exam. Suddenly, Abigail feels anxious and worried about not doing well. How might a self-directed student like Abigail respond?

• She ignores it and hopes it goes away

• She replaces it with determination and grit

• She gives up on her goals

• She waits for someone else to solve the problem

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Hannah, Emma, and Benjamin are all motivated students who want to excel in their studies. What is one innovative way they can go beyond just using their textbooks?

• Only read the assigned chapters.

• Look for extra resources and materials beyond what is assigned.

• Ignore additional resources.

• Focus only on memorizing facts.

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Maya, Michael, and Avery are working together to get ready for their important exam. Based on what you have learned, how can peer learning help them do well?

• By letting students skip group work.

• By joining study groups and having discussions to understand different viewpoints.

• By only working on assignments alone.

• By stopping students from working together.

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Olivia and Arjun are having trouble understanding some topics in their class. What is the best way for them to get help from their teacher?

• Wait until you are failing before asking for help.

• Go to office hours early to ask questions and understand the material better.

• Only ask questions during tests.

• Do not talk to your teachers at all.

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