quiz Flashcards
What are the titles of three other books written by the author of How to Become a Straight-A Student?
How to Win at College, How to Be a High School Superstar, and So Good They Can’t Ignore You are three other books by the same author
What does the author state is the primary difference between this study guide and others?
Most study guides are written by professors or academic skills experts, but this book’s advice comes from real students who earned high grades in much less time.
What is the name of the “granddaddy of all unrealistic study guides?”
The “granddaddy of all unrealistic study guides” is What Smart Students Know.
How many steps are involved in the reading assignment process described in What Smart Students Know?
The reading assignment process described in What Smart Students Know involves four steps.
What does the author do with survey responses from students who are “grinds?”
The author discards survey responses from “grinds” because they don’t have insights into less time-consuming study methods.
What does the author compare to a “personal drill sergeant?”
A work progress journal is compared to a “personal drill sergeant”.
According to the source, what types of snacks should students consume while working?
Students should consume healthy snacks while working to maximize their energy.
What distinction does the source make between quizzes and exams?
quizzes are worth less than 15% of the final grade, while exams are worth 15% or more
What distinction does the source make between quizzes and exams?
Class attendance is important because professors give hints about what will be on exams during lectures
Why does the source advise against verbatim note taking?
The source advises against verbatim note-taking because it’s impossible to write that fast, and students should focus on identifying big ideas, not capturing exact words
Why does the source advise against verbatim note taking?
Notes for nontechnical courses should contain questions, evidence, and conclusions
What should a student do if the professor doesn’t explicitly state a question or a conclusion?
If a professor doesn’t state a question or conclusion, students should write “QUESTION:” or “CONCLUSION:” and leave a blank space to fill in later when they figure it out.
What advice does the source offer for taking notes during discussions?
When taking notes during discussions, students should clearly label the topic, jot down insightful points made by other students or the professor, and ignore irrelevant or mistaken comments.
What reason does the source give for not reading technical course assignments ahead of time?
The source advises against reading technical course assignments ahead of time because the same material will be covered in class. Students can refer to the reading later if they need clarification.
What are the four priorities given for taking notes in technical courses?
The four priorities given for taking notes in technical courses are:
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Record the problem statement and answer
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Question the confusing
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Record the steps of the sample problem
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Annotate the steps
What advantage does the source say comes with getting ahead on class work?
Getting ahead on class work creates more opportunities to get ahead by freeing up time that can be used to work on future assignments.
What Duke student is quoted explaining why students can’t afford to do all of the assigned reading?
Christine from Duke is quoted explaining that students can’t afford to do all of the assigned reading because there’s simply too much of it.
What three categories does the source use to describe the importance of readings?
The three categories for describing reading importance are:
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Readings that make an argument
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Readings that describe an event or person
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Readings that only provide context
What example does the source give for a question that might appear on a study guide for an economics course?
An example question for an economics study guide is: “What happens when a government increases spending and lowers interest rates?”.
According to the source, how should rote memorization be handled?
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Rote memorization should be handled by spreading the work out over many days and never dedicating too much time to any one sitting with flash cards.
What two things must be done to prepare for an exam, assuming a student has already taken smart notes and handled their assignments effectively?
Assuming smart notes and effective assignment handling, students must organize their material and then conquer it through review and practice.
What Brown University student explains the importance of knowing what kind of information the professor wants you to know before the exam?
Christine from Harvard explains the importance of knowing what kind of information the professor wants students to know before the exam.
What should a student do if a professor hasn’t mentioned exam details two weeks before the exam?
If a professor hasn’t mentioned exam details two weeks before the exam, students should ask.
For nontechnical courses, what should students do with their printed-out or gathered notes?
For nontechnical courses, students should cluster their printed-out or gathered notes into piles separated by general topic.
What is the main purpose of technical explanation questions?
Technical explanation questions are designed to reveal whether or not students understand the underlying concepts or if they’ve just memorized steps for particular problems.
What is the most effective way to imprint a concept in your mind, according to the source?
The most effective way to imprint a concept is to first review it and then try to explain it, unaided, in your own words.
When using the quiz-and-recall method, what should you do with questions you have trouble answering?
When using the quiz-and-recall method, students should put check marks next to questions they have trouble answering and then review the correct answers.
What is the name of the simple strategy that straight-A students use to avoid rogue questions on exams?
Straight-A students use the “academic disaster insurance” strategy to avoid rogue questions on exams.
What four tactics does the source list for eliminating question marks during the semester?
The four tactics for eliminating question marks are:
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Ask questions during class
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Talk to the professor after class or email for clarification
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Ask classmates
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Attend exam review sessions
What five strategies does the source recommend for performing well during the exam itself?
The five exam-taking strategies are:
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Review all questions first
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Budget your time
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Solve problems in order of increasing difficulty
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Outline essays
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Check your work
