Deck 5: Getting the Most Out of Class

Question 1

Engaged learners often

A) listen attentively to lectures.
B) hope the instructor covers the reading in class.
C) stay silent in class.
D) ignore all their other classmates.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Hermione really struggled in her first semester of college, but she persevered and learned that she needed to be much more engaged in her classes than she was in high school. Now she is well on her way to becoming an active learner, which means that she will

A) wait for her instructors to point her in the right direction.
B) resist collaborating with other students.
C) work to improve her writing and speaking skills.
D) treat other students as if they all share the same culture.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

One way to be ready for what your instructor has to say in class is to

A) research the topic online during the lecture.
B) use the Cornell method to take notes.
C) complete the assigned reading before class.
D) sit near friends so you can discuss the readings.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What does it mean to annotate something?

A) record an instructor's lecture verbatim
B) add explanatory notes in the margins of a book
C) establish a study group with classmates
D) listen actively with an open mind

Question 5

What is a syllabus?

A) a method of taking notes as a group
B) a type of test used to diagnose a learning disorder
C) a directory of the heads of each academic department
D) an outline of what will be covered in the course

Question 6

If you handwrite your notes, you should organize them using a

A) three-ring binder.
B) spiral-bound notebook.
C) pocket folder.
D) manila envelope.

Question 7

One of the best methods for actively listening and learning is to

A) keep your eyes on the instructor.
B) refrain from asking questions during class.
C) keep your eyes focused on your notebook during class.
D) bluff when asked a question you cannot answer.

Question 8

When listening to a lecture, it is most important to focus on

A) individual facts.
B) other students' questions.
C) specific figures.
D) main concepts.

Question 9

When taking notes during a lecture, you should

A) write down the main ideas and broader concepts.
B) try to write down everything the instructor says.
C) use those notes to complete the homework during lecture.
D) chat with students about their notes.

Question 10

What should you do if an instructor says something that is somewhat important, but not very important, during a lecture?

A) listen closely without writing it down
B) write it down as part of a related very important topic
C) write it down as its own main topic
D) write it down in your notes and then highlight or underline it

Question 11

Roy was sitting in class when he realized that he had stopped listening to his instructor's lecture and started daydreaming. He stopped paying attention for only a few minutes, but the instructor had already moved on to a new topic. It would be most appropriate for Roy to

A) ask the instructor to go back and repeat the information he missed.
B) stop taking notes to avoid confusing himself later when he studies.
C) pull out his textbook and try to determine which material the instructor had covered.
D) refocus his attention on the lecture and start actively taking notes again.

Question 12

Jill just got her midterm assessment from her English teacher, and is disappointed to see that her participation grade is low. She reads all of the material and her essays are well received, but she doesn't want her participation to lower her overall grade. Which strategy will help Jill improve her participation grade?

A) raising her hand for every question, even if she doesn't know the answer
B) nodding along with the other students, even if she doesn't agree with them
C) bringing in any articles she has read that are relevant to class discussion
D) taking even more detailed notes during lectures

Question 13

Which is a characteristic of effective notes?

A) They help you understand and remember concepts and facts.
B) They cover all the material in great detail.
C) They are limited to broad ideas covered by textbooks.
D) They are effective only in courses that are lecture-based.

Question 14

No matter which note-taking technique you decide to use, you should

A) write down everything you hear.
B) use your note-taking technique consistently.
C) let other students copy from your notes directly.
D) wait until after the lecture to take notes.

Question 15

Which note-taking format includes a "recall" column?

A) list format
B) Cornell format
C) paragraph format
D) outline format

Question 16

Roman numerals are used to mark the main ideas in which note-taking format?

A) paragraph
B) Cornell
C) outline
D) list

Question 17

Shin is taking notes using the outline format and just marked one of his points with an uppercase

A) I
B) B
C) i
D) l

Question 18

When taking notes during a lecture, it is most important to

A) write your notes in complete sentences.
B) record everything the instructor says.
C) identify and record the most important ideas.
D) write down facts and figures.

Question 19

When taking a nonlecture course, you should

A) take notes only on information presented by your instructor.
B) refrain from taking notes and instead focus on the discussion.
C) write questions instead of taking traditional notes, and look up the answers later.
D) consider all reasonable ideas presented in the discussion.

Question 20

When taking notes in science and mathematics courses, you should

A) use standard symbols, abbreviations, and scientific notation.
B) summarize what the instructor says in your own words.
C) take all notes in blue or black ink pen.
D) write down answers to worked problems.

Question 21

You should keep your binders for math and science courses until

A) the next test or exam.
B) the end of the term.
C) the end of the school year.
D) you graduate.

Question 22

The decline of memory over time is known as the

A) learning curve.
B) forgetting curve.
C) participation bias.
D) memory ratio.

Question 23

Which would be an effective way to do a warm-up for homework?

A) rework problems or exercises directly on your class notes
B) memorize the answers to any example questions in the book
C) try to respond to example questions without looking at the answers
D) wait until the last minute to complete it and any other assignments

Question 24

It is recommended that you start your homework by

A) tackling your hardest subject first.
B) playing music to keep your energy up.
C) diving right into the first problem or exercise without additional preparation.
D) reading each problem or exercise only once.

Question 25

Macaria has recently learned how to use Microsoft Excel and would like to use this program to take notes in one of her classes. For which class would it be most appropriate for Macaria to use Microsoft Excel for note taking?

A) Introduction to Philosophy
B) Art History
C) English Literature
D) Accounting

Question 26

Which program allows you to organize your notes by creating a new slide for each key point?

A) Microsoft Word
B) Microsoft PowerPoint
C) Microsoft Outlook
D) Microsoft Excel

Question 27

Which app lets you create multiple-choice quizzes that you can take as practice and share with other students?

A) CamScanner
B) StudyBlue
C) TinyTap
D) Evernote

Question 28

Engagement in learning requires your full and active participation in the learning process.

Question 29

All instructors teach in a way that encourages active learning.

Question 30

You should keep your notes for each course in a separate binder or folder.

Question 31

After a classroom discussion, you are more likely to remember what other people said than what you said.

Question 32

An instructor's verbal cues can indicate main ideas in a lecture.

Question 33

Even if you are familiar with the topic being discussed, the instructor may not present the same information you already know.

Question 34

Unless your instructor prefers that students ask questions after the lecture, you should ask for an explanation immediately if the instructor says something that you don't understand.

Question 35

When taking notes for a nonlecture course, it usually makes good sense to begin with the list of issues or topics of the discussion.

Question 36

When you finish an assignment, it is a good idea to talk to yourself about what you learned from it.

Question 37

Do you consider yourself an active learner? Why or why not? If you are not already an active learner, what can you do to become one? Include specific examples in your response.

Question 38

Describe the steps you take to prepare for class, and explain how each contributes to your learning.

Question 39

Identify four strategies for listening actively.

Question 40

Do you feel that it is important to keep an open mind during classroom discussions? Why or why not? Support your position with examples.

Question 41

Describe how to use the Cornell format.

Question 42

Which method do you use when taking notes for this class, and why? Identify at least two other methods of note taking and explain why you prefer not to use them when taking notes for this class.

Question 43

List the three steps you should follow to help you remember the key points of a lecture or class discussion.

Question 44

List three reasons sharing your notes will help you to take better notes.