Stress Management
Financial Literacy
Note-Taking
Studying and Test-Taking
Random!!
100
Name one stressful situation you have faced this semester and how you reacted to it
Many possible answers- judges will decided if points are awarded
100
What does the acronym FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
100
What do the 3 Rs in SQ3R stand for?
Read- concentrate and read the material! Recite- Say what each section was about and answer your question you made in the Q stage Review- soon after, review what you read (by yourself, with professor, with a classmate)
100
Is the following statement true or false and why: The sky is blue and grass is red.
False- the entire statement must be true for the answer to be true If any part of the statement is false, the whole thing is false.
100
What is the acceptance rate for acceptances at JMU? (5% window)
65.7%
200
True or False: Stress can be totally eliminated.
False- it is better to look for ways to minimize stress and maximize balance
200
You must earn at least ___% of your attempted hours to meet the SAP Pace requirement
80%
200
Give two ways to prepare for a class where you know you'll be taking a lot of notes *Extra 100 points if you can name three!
Possible answers: Read the assigned material before class Get a good night sleep the night before Eat beforehand Turn off your cell phone Find a seating position that is best for you Bring your class notebook/lap top/pencil/pen
200
Give two examples of bad study/test taking techniques.
Possible answers: waiting until the last minute to study, pulling an all-nighter, skipping breakfast, frantically flipping through your notes 5 minutes before
200
Name one way you applied something you learned during the note-taking lesson OR the studying/test-taking lesson to your classes this semester.
Many possible answers!!
300
What is positive stress called?
Eustress- examples: stress that motivates you to work hard
300
What does zero-based budgeting mean?
You are not spending more than you are making. At the beginning of the month, you assign each dollar you are making to a particular category.
300
What is one positive aspect of using the Outline Method of note-taking?
Organizes information in a logical pattern Details branching off of main ideas
300
What type of words do you really have to pay attention to when taking a multiple choice or true/false test?
Never, only, always, except, not, all of the above
300
Give us your rose, thorn and bud of the week! Rose (positive) Thorn (negative) Bud (something you're looking forward to)
Every answer is right!!
400
Name two positive and two negative reactions to stress
Possible answers include: Positive- eating healthy, exercise, mindfulness yoga, artistic expression Negative- alcohol or drug abuse, lashing out at others, shutting down completely, venting on the internet
400
Why is: I want to make more money not a SMART goal? *Extra 100 points if you can make it a SMART goal
S- specific M- measurable A- attainable R- realistic T- time-specific I want to make $300 this semester by working for JMU Dining Services and babysitting once a month.
400
Talk about a time when you struggled to take notes in a particular class and what you did to overcome it
Instructors will decide if points are awarded
400
What does it mean to budget your time while taking a test?
Look through the test and answer the questions you know first Keep an eye on the clock to make sure you finish in time Leave time for the questions requiring the most/worth the most points
400
Where did President Alger go to college?
Swarthmore College
500
True or false: Stress is only dependent on a single situation/event.
False: Stress can come from a lot of different places (school, family, friends, money) AND is more than just the situation. It's also your personal thoughts and reactions to the situation/event.
500
What is an emergency fund and what type of situations might you need it in?
Setting aside money for those once in a while emergencies Flat tires, lost books, parking tickets
500
True or false: If you have a lot of reading to do for a class, it is best to just focus, buckle down, and do it all in one sitting.
False- best to establish routine breaks so your mind doesn't wander
500
What are mnemonic devices? Give one example
Memory aids or strategies to help remember items, concepts, or a series of events Acronyms, rhymes/songs, chunking, Roman Room
500
Describe your dream life in 5 years
Every answer is right!!
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