Midterm Review Flashcards
What are the 4 steps to college success?
a. active involvement
b. resourcefulness
c. social interaction
d. mindfulness
e. all of the above
e. all of the above
What is one resource that colleges provide for students?
library
It is not important to have active class participation. - true or false
False
What level of Maslow’s Theory is based on need for food, water, oxygen, and rest?
biological
How many levels are there to Maslow’s Theory of self-actualization?
5
Which method of note taking is most effective?
WRITING OR ON THE COMPUTER
Writing
Where should you sit when you enter a classroom?
Front and center
TRUE OR FALSE: It is important to apply for financial aid before going to college.
True
Students who become actively involved in campus life are most likely to
a. Drop out of school
b. enjoy their college experince
c. engage in substance abuse
d. none of the above
B. ENJOY THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
TRUE OR FALSE: College success is strongly influenced by and frequently and quality of student-faculty interaction inside the classroom.
FALSE; outside
Recitation better prepares you for essay tests because?
requires more mental effort, gives you clear feedback, encourages you to use your own words
What should you do if you experience memory block?
mentally put yourself back in the environment you studied, think of any idea or information that relates to the information you can’t remember, turn to another question, review test before turning it in
When analyzing you should break the topics down and evaluate them
true
What key features of performance enhance feedback?
specific, prompt, and proactive
You should recognize test questions and recall test questions before a test?
true
Immediately before taking a test, you should sit in a new seat when arriving to class?
false
What is a retrieval cue?
memory reminder that brings back to mind what you have temporarily forgotten
You should get to class on time (or early) before taking a test?
true
While taking a test you should answer questions that you don’t know first?
false
What should you be aware of before taking an online test?
backtracking might be prohibited and online tests are often timed
What is the plan & purpose of this book?
A. To learn what fun activities will be at college.
B. To teach strategies of success that we can use at college.
C. To teach people to read.
D. To learn and have a better understanding of calculus.
B
T or F. This class is designed to teach you strategies for studying and learning that will help you get better grades.
T
T or F. The first year of college is not important and usually doesn’t count for much.
F
Which of the following are economic and career benefits:
A. Provide a better life for your children.
B. Better job security.
C. Better pay over time.
D. All the above.
D
T or F. Going to college offers little to no social benefit.
F
Approximately what percent of Americans hold a Bachelors degree.
31%
When did the NICC career education program begin?
1967
About how many students are enrolled in community college today?
8 million
What is the average age of a community college student?
28
What are some physical benefits for attending college?
- better health insurance
- better dietary habits
- exercise more regularly
What is deep learning?
what you are trying to learn and what you already know
Stages in the learning and memory process?
sensory input memory formation memory recall
Pre-lecture what to do before class?
check your syllables get to class early to review
Listening and note-taking strategies What to do during class?
give speakers your undivided attention take your own notes write notes no type be alert to cues for the most important information keep taking notes even if you don't understand take ORGANIZED notes
Post-lecture strategies what to do after class?
quickly check notes for missing items
reflect on and review your notes
Pre-reading strategies what to do before reading?
before jumping into your assigned reading first see how it fits into the overall organizational structure of the course
preview the chapter by first reading its boldface headings in any chapter and the chapter questions that may be included
Strategies to use during the reading processes?
read selective to locate the most important information take written notes on important information you find in your reading make use of visual aids that accompany the written test regulate or adjust your reading speed to the type of subject matter
Post-reading strategies what to do after reading?
end your reading sessions with a short review of the key information you’ve highlighted and taken notes on after completing a reading assignment if your still confused about and important idea or concept contain the reading go to another source
Build variety into the study processes?
Mix it up periodically shift the type of the academic task you preform during a study session study in different places break up long study seasons with study breaks
What is the SQ3R system?
Survey question read recite review
What are the 9 forms of intelligence?
linguistic intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence, spasial intellegence, musical intellegence, interpersonal (social) intelligence, intrapersonal (self) intelligence, bodily-kinsethetic (psychomotor) intelligence, naturalist intelligence, existential intelligence
Fewer than ____ of the new college students fell they know a great deal about the field they intend to major in?
A) more than 9%
B) fewer than 10%
C) more than 10%
D) less than 9%
What is the 1st strategy for career exploration and preparation?
Awareness of yourself
What is the 2nd strategy for career exploration and preparation?
awareness of your career options
What is the 3rd strategy for career exploration and preparation?
awareness of what career options provide the best “fit” for you
What is the 4th strategy for career exploration and preparation?
awareness of the key steps and strategies needed to reach your career goal
What does “interest” mean?
what you like doing
What does “talents” mean?
What you are good at
What does “needs” mean?
what you find personally satisfying
What does “values” mean?
What you believe is important to do or is worth doing
