Lesson 1: How to Study This Course and Achieve Your Personal Goals

Question 1

Apprentices should NOT have the reference open when answering lesson questions.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following items should be read first on every lesson?

Answer 2

Introductory Information

Question 3

Which of the following represents the best method of answering the lesson questions?

Answer 3

Read and study the reference material, then attempt to answer the lesson questions

Question 4

Students should come to class with assigned homework complete and be prepared to participate in class in any number of ways

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Tests are graded according to a simple percentage.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

If an apprentice feels that the study requirements, tests, or course material are too hard or unfair, and he or she is not willing to dedicate the time and energy into the program, or is not willing to ask for help, what should he or she do about it?

Answer 6

Resign from the program

Question 7

What are the two best options for an apprentice with poor math skills?

Answer 7

|||. Take a math course in night school

IV. Take the NJATC on-line math course

Question 8

A student should read the lesson questions BEFORE reading the lesson reference material

Answer 8

True

Question 9

A student will NOT learn enough in this course by looking up the answers to lesson questions in the reference and writing down the answer.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is going to happen when a student comes to class with the lessons prepared?

Answer 10

The instructor will conduct a discussion of the lesson by asking apprentices to answer questions and explaining the key points and trouble spots.

Question 11

What is going to happen if an apprentice does not measure up to the standards set by the committee by not studying and performing well in class?

Answer 11

This apprentice will be dropped from the program.

Question 12

I understand what is expected of me in this course, and I fully intend to do my best.

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

Which of the following is the suggested method of study after reading each paragraph in the reference text?

Answer 13

Think about what you just read.

Question 14

Why is underlining rules, formulas, and important statements in textbooks a good practice?

Answer 14

It creates a stronger impression.

Question 15

Approximately how often will apprentices be required to take one of the standard tests?

Answer 15

Every 3 to 4 weeks

Question 16

When an apprentice specifically studies the ?, he or she will better understand the main topics of the lesson and exactly what is expected of him or her as a result.

Answer 16

Learning Objectives

Question 17

Besides asking questions in class, what else can an apprentice do to prevent the tests from being too difficult?

Answer 17

Study and learn one lesson at a time.