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WorksheetsIntro to Study Skills
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
If you are assigned an essay or longer assignment, it is easier to do all of the work at one time.
a)
True - getting it all done at the same time, saves time for me.
b)
False - breaking it into smaller "chunks" a little bit each day is a bit more manageable to complete it.
2.
Why are notes important?
a)
Busy work...
b)
It takes too long to look it all up
c)
So we can remember the important stuff teachers taught us today.
d)
Notes, don't we just google all the information.
3.
The teacher includes the information below in her presentation. Choose the best way to make a note to remember it.
Hawaii is the most recent of the 50 states in the United States. It became a state in 1959. It is the only state that is made up entirely of islands.
Hawaii is the most recent of the 50 states in the United States. It became a state in 1959. It is the only state that is made up entirely of islands.
a)
Hawaii is the most recent state to join the United States. It joined in 1959. It's the only state that is all islands.
b)
Hawaii joined in 1959.
c)
Hawaii- most recent state, 1959, all islands
d)
Hawaii- one of the 50 United States, 1959
4.
Paraphrase means to:
a)
put it in your own words
b)
cut the phrase in half
c)
delete the unimportant facts
d)
none of the above
5.
You should read through the passage before answering the questions
a)
True, because you can more accurately answer the questions
b)
False, because you can use the force
6.
a)
to tell someone the answer to a problem
b)
to make something clear by giving examples
c)
to go back over writing to try to make it better
d)
to draw pictures for a book
7.
a)
to listen carefully
b)
predicting as you are reading
c)
to study something
d)
to make something clear by giving examples
8.
What can you infer by reading the passage below?
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
a)
Violet can be a mean girl.
b)
Violet can be somewhat relaxed.
c)
Violet is probably shy.
d)
Violet is afraid of everything.
9.
What does the word "illustrate" mean in the following sentence:
By using a ruler, the teacher was able to illustrate how to measure.
By using a ruler, the teacher was able to illustrate how to measure.
a)
Draw a picture
b)
Explain or make clear
c)
Measure something
d)
Listen carefully
10.
Show how the facts or ideas are similar.
a)
contrast
b)
infer
c)
compare
d)
trace
11.
Make clear by citing examples.
a)
illustrate
b)
interpret
c)
infer
d)
identify
12.
Arrange in meaningful order, beginning to end.
a)
trace
b)
sequence
c)
illustrate
d)
compare
13.
9. What does it mean to prioritize?
a)
Answer the hard questions first.
b)
Write the essay first.
c)
Read the passages before the questions.
d)
Answer the easy questions first.
14.
4. When you come to a multiple choice question you don't know the answer to, what can you do first?
a)
Organize your thoughts in a list.
b)
Take a guess and move on.
c)
Double check all your answers.
d)
Cross off the choices you know are wrong.
15.
5. If there are reading passages on a test, it's a good idea to --->
a)
Organize your thoughts in a list.
b)
Read the passages first.
c)
Read the questions before the passages.
d)
Highlight the main idea.
16.
If you are assigned an essay or longer assignment, it is easier to do all of the work at one time.
a)
True - getting it all done at the same time, saves time for me.
b)
False - breaking it into smaller "chunks" a little bit each day is a bit more manageable to complete it.
17.
Why is it important to keep a planner?
a)
It helps me keep up with my schedule
b)
It helps me know which problems I need to complete.
c)
It helps me see the big picture
d)
All of the above
18.
To "organize" means to arrange things neatly and with purpose and then make a ________ of keeping them that way.
a)
file
b)
list
c)
habit
d)
promise
19.
Why are notes important?
a)
Busy work...
b)
It takes too long to look it all up
c)
So we can remember the important stuff teachers taught us today.
d)
Notes, don't we just google all the information.
20.
A _______________is an organization tool for recording appointments, tasks notes and other things;
a)
directory
b)
planner
c)
calendar
d)
school management system
21.
There are 4 answer choices, and you see 1 that is silly. What do you do?
a)
Circle it.
b)
Cross it out.
c)
Write on it.
22.
What is one good way to be successful in class?
a)
Slump in your chair.
b)
Rush through your classwork.
c)
Participate in class.
d)
Do the homework that you like.
23.
What is a good organization strategy?
a)
Always use your planner/agenda.
b)
Toss your papers in your backpack.
c)
Clean out your backpack once each 9-weeks.
24.
Quizzing yourself out loud is a form which learning style?
a)
Kinesthetic
b)
Auditory
c)
Visual
d)
None of the above
25.
Seeing things on the board describe which learning style?
a)
Auditory
b)
Kinesthetic
c)
Visual
26.
Learning by doing is a form of which learning style?
a)
Kinesthetic
b)
Visual
c)
Auditory
27.
Use of flashcards is a form of which learning style?
a)
Auditory
b)
Visual
c)
Kinesthetic
28.
Hearing lectures is a form of which learning style?
a)
Auditory
b)
Visual
c)
Kinesthetic
d)
All of the above
29.
What is a good strategy for reducing test anxiety?
a)
texting friends
b)
study and organize notes regularly
c)
stay up late to study for test
d)
sleep with your notes under your pillow
30.
Which is a good place to study?
a)
School bus
b)
room with a TV on
c)
quiet room at home
31.
Which is a resource you can use to develop study questions?
a)
study groups
b)
flashcards
c)
quizlet
d)
all of the above
32.
What is a good way to organize your homework and assignments?
a)
use a calendar or agenda
b)
count on remembering
c)
prograstinate
d)
sing
33.
Independent Learners...
a)
Ask questions
b)
Discuss topics with peers
c)
Speak up
d)
All of the above
34.
What are study skills?
a)
Cramming for a test
b)
Staying up all night
c)
Approaches applied to learning
d)
Finishing all of your homework
35.
What is organization?
a)
Writing notes to yourself
b)
Finishing things first
c)
Putting things in order of importance
d)
Putting things second
36.
A good place and time to study might be:
a)
In the den with the tv on.
b)
At 10:00 when you're really tired.
c)
In a quiet, well-lit place.
d)
In the pool with your dog.
37.
To reduce test anxiety you should:
a)
Start studying early - don't cram.
b)
Take a deep breath.
c)
Get a good night's rest before.
d)
All of these.
38.
A synonym for the word procrastination is
a)
Early
b)
Advance
c)
Beforehand
d)
Delay
39.
True of False: A exam is a way to demonstrate your understanding.
a)
False
b)
True
40.
Which day of the week is the best day to clean out your bookbag?
a)
Monday
b)
Sunday
c)
Friday
d)
Wednesday
41.
What should you do with loose papers in your book bag or cubby?
a)
Throw away papers you do not need
b)
Use the magic 3-hole punch
c)
Put the papers in your homework folder or binder
d)
All of the above
42.
Why should you use a highlighter or colored paper to help you study for a test?
a)
It helps your brain remember the information
b)
It makes your study guide look colorful
c)
It helps you sleep better the night before a test
d)
The colors make you happy
43.
Writing down vocabulary and Social Studies facts helps you remember the information better on a test.
a)
True
b)
False
44.
You should write in your agenda book every day, even if you do not have homework.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
Finishing your homework right after school and a snack break is an example of...
a)
Put First Things First
b)
Synergize
c)
Think Win Win
d)
Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understoon
46.
When you read directions, these 3 words are the most important to look out for...
a)
And, Chicken, But
b)
But, Falcons, And
c)
Not, And, Pikachu
d)
Not, And, But
47.
What I am doing at school each day is helping me prepare for the job I want to have when I grow up.
a)
True
b)
False
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