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WorksheetsStudy Skills Midterm
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3600secs
The practice of learning large amounts of information in a short amount of time.
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Cramming
Time Horizon
Procrastination
Time Sense
Unnecessarily and voluntarily delaying or postponing something despite knowing that there will be negative consequences.
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Cramming
Time Horizon
Procrastination
Time Sense
Knowing how long it takes to get things done.
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Cramming
Time Horizon
Procrastination
Time Sense
How far you can look into the future to plan ahead.
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Cramming
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Procrastination
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Something that will happen, you just don't know when it will happen.
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Cramming
Time Horizon
Procrastination
Time Sense
Certain types of music can be distracting while studying.
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Getting creative, like writing a song or a poem with information from your notes, will not help you remember the information any better.
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When you study, you should always study everything, even if you know it.
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A teacher review session can be considered as a study block when planning for midterms/finals.
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Most students have no problems getting started with studying.
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When you do something everyday, you get used to it. It becomes familiar, and you stop thinking about it and just do it.
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Movement can help produce energy while studying.
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You should leave the subject grid in your planner blank if you don't have any homework.
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Sometimes you take a class that doesn't come easily to you, so to get a good grade you don't have to work as hard.
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You should read through all the material first and then go back and highlight.
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You should begin studying for each midterm or final at least 3 days before the exam.
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You all learn differently, so you should be able to study differently.
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If your studying isn't broken down into manageable parts that you can wrap your brain around and you don't understand what you're being asked to do, you aren't going to do it.
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Procrastination just means that you're lazy.
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If something is bolded, italicized or highlighted, you need to know it.
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What is the first step in the planning process?
Prioritizing your to-do's
Using an academic planner
Cleaning out your book sack
Identifying all the things you need to plan
Getting your snacks together for quick access
What is the purpose of taking good notes?
To have a record of everything said in class
To summarize and simplify important information
To have a visual representation of concepts and facts
To have a list of questions for later review
Because in most classes, notes are counted as a grade
Why is it important to prioritize your to-dos?
To have a sense of accomplishment
It's not really that important
To ensure you complete the most important tasks first
To avoid procrastination
To make your to-do list look organized
Why is it important to read the instructions carefully?
Because the instructions tell you exactly what to do
Because your teacher told you to read the instructions
It's not important, you can just skim over them and do fine
Because sometimes the instructions have the answers to the questions
Because teachers like to put stuff in the instructions that aren't really necessary
How often should you check your email?
3 times per week
2 times per day
Once a day
3 times per day
2 times per week
Since self testing is the most effective way to study, why don't more of you do it?
It requires little to no effort
It's more work
I'm not interested in changing how I study
I don't know how to self test
Because I have a Quizlet
Why are mind maps and timelines important study tools?
It shows creativity
It may be part of the assignment
The brain processes visual information 60,000 times faster than text
The brain processes text 600,000 times faster than visual information
Neither are really that important
Why is time a difficult concept to understand?
Because I don't use a planner
Because I procrastinate when it comes to setting alarms
Because reading an analog clock is difficult
Because I can't see or hold it in my hands
Because reading a digital clock is difficult
Having a good time sense will help you
Determine how much time you actually have to study
Determine the time no matter if you are reading a digital or analog clock
Determine what time of day you need to study
Determine if you are wasting time, so you can refocus and get back to studying
Determine if you have spent enough time studying
What can cramming lead to?
Higher test scores
Increased stress and anxiety
Improved memory consolidation
Better sleep schedule
Decreased stress and anxiety
What month(s) does an academic calendar begin and end?
January to December
September to May
August to May
August to July
July to June
What is the purpose of scheduling 'are-you-on-track' days for long-term projects?
To take a break from working on the project
To celebrate small successes
To catch up on any missed tasks
To check if you are on track with the project
To work on other assignments
How much is your midterm/final grade worth in determining your semester grade?
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
What is Future Awareness?
Being aware of things that will happen in the future
Knowing that in a few years, I will be living in the future
Knowing that things will change in the future
Being ok with living in the now, because the future is too far away
Being aware of things that will happen in the future and planning for them
What is the 2 minute rule?
If a task takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately
If a task takes more than 2 minutes, do it immediately
If a task takes less than 2 minutes, plan to do it later
If a task takes more than 2 minutes, don't worry about it
If a task takes less than 2 minutes, wait until you have at least 10 of them and then do them all
How far in advance should you start planning for midterms and finals?
1 week before the exam
10 days before the exam
2 weeks before the exam
15 days before the exam
3 weeks before the exam
Where can you find all of the information you need for a project or paper?
By asking friends and family
In the teacher's rubric
In your notes
In various sources such as books, articles, online databases, and credible websites
From unreliable websites
What is the purpose of the grid system in an academic planner?
To prioritize tasks based on deadlines
To see the entire week at a glance
To only write down long-term assignments and tests
To keep track of your after-school activities and weekend plans
To keep track of my friends birthdays
Why is cramming not the best way to study?
It improves test scores
It produces long-lasting results
It helps commit information to long-term memory
It requires more effort from the brain
It improves stress and anxiety levels
What happens to your brain when you stay up late studying?
It becomes tired and has difficulty recalling information
It becomes more alert and focused
It improves long-term memory
It consolidates memories more effectively
It becomes energized and makes it easier to recall information
Why should you stay away from picking NEW music for a homework playlist?
New music may not have the right vibe
New music just doesn't motivate you
You may focus more on the music than your homework
You might spend most of your time dancing
Classic music is better and proven to be beneficial for studying
What is the maximum amount of time you should set for a study break?
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
What does GPA mean?
Grade Primary Average
Grade Possible Average
Grade Point Assessment
Grade Point Average
Grade Point Alternate
How often should you check your grades?
Once per week
Once per day
Every 3 to 4 days
Every Sunday
Twice per week
What are the three categories of to-do's in the daily to-do list?
Important, Urgent, Not Important
To-Do, In Progress, Done
High Priority, Medium Priority, Low Priority
First, second, third
Now, Later, Eventually
What is the Key ingredient to effective planning?
Knowing that you have things to plan and a planner to put them in
Being able to see when you can get things done and knowing you'll have enough time to prepare
Being able to see your planner completely filled out and knowing you have a plan
Knowing what to schedule and where to schedule it
Being able to see that you need to get things done
Why is writing assignments down on paper essential?
It is more time efficient
It builds time management skills
Nothing beats the feel of writing on paper
It reduces distractions
It helps improve memory
What aspect of time do you see when you use a digital clock?
Past
Present
Future
All of the above
A & C only
What is the key to managing your procrastination?
Use a planner
Use alarms for reminders
Find an academic coach
Understand why you do it
Admit you have a problem
What is a benefit of studying in groups?
It speeds up the pace, which helps you process
You can sit back and learn just from listening to everyone in the group. You really don't have to do anything
Other people do most of your work so you can relax
It keeps you accountable
It speeds up the process of memorizing the information
Recommended approach for studying for tests – choose the best match.
staying focused
Self-testing
Questions
studying ahead of time
Seeing time
Requirement for managing your time – choose the best match.
staying focused
Self-testing
Questions
studying ahead of time
Seeing time
Switching subjects periodically assists in – choose the best match.
staying focused
Self-testing
Questions
studying ahead of time
Seeing time
The most effective way to study – choose the best match.
staying focused
Self-testing
Questions
studying ahead of time
Seeing time
How, why, and what? – choose the best match.
staying focused
Self-testing
Questions
studying ahead of time
Seeing time
You should study at least 3 subjects per day when preparing for midterms or finals.
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When planning for a project or paper, you should plan to finish at least a day before the due date.
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Most students put off studying until the night before because there is no due date for studying.
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Most students use a Quizlet because they know this is the most effective way to study.
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The way that homework is assigned is mostly out of your control.
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