Question 1

Veronica's instructor often wanders from the points he is trying to make in his lectures, which leaves her confused and panicked.Upon talking with classmates in a study group session, she realizes she is not alone.The group's best option would be to:

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Dustin needs to take some math courses in order to graduate with a liberal arts degree.He has had anxiety about this because math is not a strength for him.In his first math class of the year, he has gotten an instructor who interrupts his teaching with a lot of personal comments and stories.Although he is funny and the class enjoys his anecdotes, Dustin cannot relax and listen because he is panicked over the time being wasted on things not pertinent to what they are learning in the text.His best course of action would be to:

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Carley is beginning the first course in her major field of study.For optimal preparation she should:

Accepted Answer

Previewing the material and making connections to previous knowledge helps Carley build a foundation for understanding new concepts, making it an optimal preparation strategy.

Question 4

Marion decided to keep a week's worth of data on how much she speaks versus how much she listens.Her purpose was most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Marion's purpose of keeping data on how much she speaks versus listens is most likely to assess her attentive listening skills, as it involves evaluating the balance between speaking and listening.

Question 5

Georgia is frustrated because her Marketing instructor's PowerPoint slides and discussion rarely cover the text chapters assigned, which are difficult for her to understand.She should:

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The answer of Georgia is frustrated because her Marketing instructor's...

Question 6

When Greg looks back at his notes to review, he has trouble seeing sequential order and how topics are connected.What is probably his main obstacle in the note taking process?

Accepted Answer

Greg's main obstacle is likely that he has not yet determined an optimal note-taking combination, which would help him see the sequential order and connections between topics.

Question 7

For a student with a learning disability it is particularly helpful to:

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The answer of For a student with a learning disability...

Question 8

Caleb needs to memorize and know when to use 20 formulas in his Finance class this semester.He is a right-brain dominant thinker and kinesthetic learner.A useful note-taking strategy will be:

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The answer of Caleb needs to memorize and know when...

Question 9

To practice with awareness means:

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The answer of To practice with awareness means:
...

Question 10

A mind map is a note taking system that involves:

Accepted Answer

A mind map involves recording the main idea and connected subtopics, visually organizing information in a non-linear way.

Question 11

Philip is creating a flow chart of the central nervous system as he is reviewing his notes.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Creating a flow chart involves using visual cues to organize and represent information visually.

Question 12

Calvin is a visual learner and likes to map or draw key points and connections as he is processing new information learned.His roommate thinks he is wasting time when in actuality he is:

Accepted Answer

Calvin is integrating his learning style by using visual methods to process and understand new information, which aligns with his preference for visual learning.

Question 13

Jason finds it hard to respect an instructor whose appearance lacks professional polish.He takes notes but tends to sit in the back of the room and does not ask questions.He has been known to whisper comments to peers poking fun at certain instructors, especially when he does not agree with their viewpoint.In one such class, Jason got a D on his first test.A lot of the material covered was not in the text.What should be his best course of action to improve his performance?

Accepted Answer

Jason should postpone judgment of his instructors. This will allow him to focus on the material and improve his performance.

Question 14

Merle is a left-brain dominant thinker and visual learner.He learned the Cornell system of taking notes, but he felt the steps were taking too long so he switched to creating informal outlines of the material.He felt constricted by the linearity of the outline so he tried mind maps, but he had trouble making sense of his connections without seeing the information in a more linear fashion.Which strategy should Merle use to take effective notes?

Accepted Answer

Merle should try combining note-taking systems to accommodate his need for both visual representation and linear structure, allowing him to effectively organize and understand the material.

Question 15

In the Cornell System of Note Taking, one should divide their paper into three sections labeled:

Accepted Answer

The Cornell System divides the paper into Cues, Notes, and Summary sections. Cues are for keywords or questions, Notes for detailed information, and Summary for a brief overview.

Question 16

Parker has an evening class after wrestling practice.He tries to stay alert in class, but his instructor tends to speak in a monotone voice, which makes it difficult to focus on.One strategy to remain attentive would be to:

Accepted Answer

Predicting and asking questions can actively engage Parker's mind, helping him stay alert and focused during the lecture.

Question 17

Mason has tried several different note-taking systems and feels he has found the right combination of strategies for each of his classes.The best way to assess the effectiveness of his strategies will be by:

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The answer of Mason has tried several different note-taking systems...

Question 18

When Jerry is taking notes during a lecture he tends to jot down the main ideas with dashes for subtopics and details in a linear and sequential fashion.This would be an example of:

Accepted Answer

An informal outline involves jotting down main ideas with subtopics and details in a linear and sequential manner, similar to Jerry's note-taking style.

Question 19

Shawna needs to study for a test.The week before the test it will probably be a good idea to:

Accepted Answer

Comparing notes with study group members ensures that Shawna has all the key points and hasn't missed any important information, which is crucial for effective test preparation.

Question 20

Manny talks a lot and dominates conversations.He has noticed this affects his ability to feel accepted by his study group.He tries to listen, but he gets so excited about the topic he ends up talking too much.Which strategy will best serve Manny in gaining more acceptance within his study group?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Manny talks a lot and dominates conversations.He...

Quiz 5: Listen and Take Effective Notes