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Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
A priority is something that is:
of most importance
of least importance
of some importance
of no importance
The "s" in the SMART goals method of setting goals stands for
systematic
specific
simple
none of the above
The "m" in the SMART goals method stands for :
meaningful
measurable
memorable
mandatory
The "a" in the SMART goal method stands for:
agreeable
approximate
attainable
accurate
The "r" in the SMART goal method stands for:
reasonable
reflect
relevant
real
The "t" in the SMART goal method stands for:
true
time-bound
transparent
topic
The following is an example of a SMART goal:
I want to earn three "B"s and one "A" second semester in my core courses.
I want to pass the second semester.
I want to earn all As.
None of the above
A "rock priority" may include:
Hanging out with friends and socializing
texting and social media
playing video games
school assignments/homework/studying for tests
Learning to balance rock, pebble, and water priorities is important in making good grades.
True
False
Students can keep themselves on task by:
using a timer and trying to beat the timer
eating snacks while they are doing homework
doing the easiest work first
none of the above
The following are the best ways to keep up with school assignments
use a written planner/agenda
memorize due dates
use Google Calendar
both a and c
In organizing your binder, it is a good idea to
put papers in your book bag if you are in a hurry
place papers in pocket folders by subject
periodically clean out your binder and store papers in a filing box at home
both b and c
A widely accepted method of note taking is the
Johnson method
Carnegie method
Cornell method
none of the above
With multiple choice questions,
try to think of the correct answers before you read your options
never skip a question. Answer all questions in order.
Cross out items you know are wrong, and choose your answers from the remaining options(s)
both a and c
When taking a test, students should
do the hardest questions first
do the easiest questions first
skip questions they don't know and go back later
both b and c
When answering an essay question, it is best to
always begin your answer with a question
try to make an outline in the margin
write as quickly as possible, using abbreviations so that you can finish on time
all of the above
The following are absolute words that when in an answer on the test are usually wrong/false
all, always, never
must, none, everyone
every, only, some
both a and b
When reading a passage on a test, students should
read the passages first, then the questions
read the questions first, the the passage
none of the above
Tracking academic short-term and long-term goals can be accomplished by
checking grades in progress-book daily or weekly
checking grades in progress-book at mid-quarter, quarter, and semester
waiting for your report card at the end of the year to see if you passed or failed
both a and b
Goals can be short-term or long-term.
True
False
The SQ3R model stands for
Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review
Survey, Question, Recite, Read, Review
Skim, Question, Review, Read, Recite
Skim, Question, Recite, Review, Read
Describe- My English teacher asked me to describe my summer vacation by writing a personal narrative.
To judge
Break apart
All the ways they are alike
Tell all about
Explain- My mom asked me to explain the concept of Cornell Note Taking.
Tell how
all the ways they are different
back up with details
to create
Support- It's important to support your opinion with facts if you can.
Give the short version
what will happen next
back up with details
to judge
Evaluate- The teacher asked her students to evaluate the results of the experiment.
break apart
to judge
list in steps
all the ways they are different
Predict- It would be great if the firemen could predict when the wildfires might occur.
to create
what will happen next
break apart
back up with details
Summarize- After reading the book, I was asked to summarize it for the class in twenty words.
Give the short version
Back up with details
All the ways they are the same
to create
Infer- The story is good, but the reader can infer more by looking at the pictures in the book.
read between the lines
to judge
back up with details
what will happen next
The best way to study for a test is:
Spend a few solid hours of non-stop studying the night before a test
Do your reading and homework on time and review your notes so that you remember to ask them in class.
Highlight any questions that you have on any of your work or notes so that you remember to ask them in class.
both b and c
When your teacher gives you a study guide, you should
Ignore it because you have already made your own study guide from your notes
Use it to help you decipher what to focus on the night or two before the test
Toss your notes and textbook aside; the study guide is all you need
stop paying attention in class. The study guide has all the answers you will need for the test.
The night before a test you should:
Look over your work for a minute. You don't need to spend any more time on it because you've taken notes and done your homework.
Spend a few solid hours studying, non-stop
Spend 30-60 minutes reviewing your notes, homework, and text, and quizzing yourself by talking out loud.
None of the above
When taking notes, you should
Write every would the teacher says
Write the main concepts
Write only the words on a powerpoint
Write the main concepts and any other important information
You should reread your notes within ________ hrs after class.
6
12
16
24
When organizing your study space, you should
Make your space comfortable
keep lighting and temperature at comfortable levels
have supplies available
all of the above
