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WorksheetsStudy Skills
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 32mins
Why is it important to develop good study skills? (select all that apply)
To get better grades
To help you be a success in the world of work
To understand the subject matter
To get worse grades
To be an active listener, you should
Close your eyes
Focus your attention
Look out the window
Look at the floor
When taking notes in class
Don't worry if you miss some of them
Do not use abbreviations
Cram right before the test
Review your notes as soon as you can after class
All of the following are ways to budget your time, EXCEPT
use a planner or your phone calendar to keep track of everything
allow time for sleep, fun & fitness
waste a lot of time on gaming
try to study the same subject each day
Asking questions, participating, respecting others, & being polite are the best ways to
take part in class discussions.
budgeting your time.
have a reading strategy.
Using a dictionary is a good way to expand your vocabulary.
True
False
It's always a good idea to preview the material when starting a new chapter.
True
False
Become a better reader by (select all that apply)
giving up when you don't know a word
adjust your speed to your purpose
train your eyes to read groups of words
use new words that you learn
Prepare for tests by
cramming 5 min. before the test.
trying to predict what the teacher will ask.
forgetting when the test is scheduled.
forgetting to take your notes home.
A quiet, well-lit, free of distraction room is important when
hanging out with friends.
playing with your dog.
choosing a place to study.
All of the following are recommended to do before a test, EXCEPT
Eat healthy foods
Do some light physical activities
Stay up all night cramming
Get a good night's sleep the night before
Which of the following is NOT recommended to help you improve your memorization skills?
Use flashcards
Allow distractions
Try acronyms
Invent acrostics
One tip when taking objective tests, like multiple choice, is
answer the easy questions first, then the hard ones.
answer the hard questions first, then the easy ones.
skip the ones you don't know & don't answer them.
When answering an essay on a test, words such as "discuss," "explain," and "compare" basically mean the same thing.
True
False
Places to go to for help include teachers, guidance counselors, and tutors.
True
False
Academic success depends on luck, not skills.
True
False
