Test Taking Skills
True or False? Regularly attending your classes can greatly help you be successful in your exams.
True, exams cover what is taught in class, missing that content in class means you will not be able to answer questions based on that content, and will cause you to get a lower score on the exam.
What should you do if you are handed a large assignment (Such as a final project) that needs to be done? How do you work on it?
Break the large assignment or project into sections or chunks over a spread amount of time, makes it efficient to finish it and avoids cramming.
Refractions for failing to uphere the Honor Code at ERAU include...
0 on an assignment, Failing the class, or suspension from ERAU.
What are some negatives of binge drinking alcohol?
Getting hangovers, which can cause disruption to school activities, being charged for alcohol related criminal charges, you or others getting hurt for uncontrolled behaviors from becoming drunk.
Why might an alternative studying spot on campus be better than studying in your dorm room?
It may be quieter, have less distractions like electronics and roommates, allow to get more work done.
When studying for an exam, it is best to start studying...
As early as possible, gives you plenty of time and room to learn and master all of the test concepts, cramming does not allow adequate time to master the concepts, and leads to unnecessary stress.
Why is it important to make room for leisure and fun activities in your day besides just work?
Allows you to take a break from work and enjoy yourself, you won't get worn out as easily and won't feel down or bummed out from working all the time and no play.
Suppose you want to submit the same essay to 2 different classes, should you go ahead and submit?
No, you need to contact both professors and ask for their approval before submitting the essay.
What are some signs/symptoms that someone maybe be under the influence?
Slurred speech, clumsy behavior, dizziness, in-ability to react to situations.
Why might putting notes in your own words instead of directly copying them help you with studying?
Putting them in your own words means you are able to interpret the notes and information, and putting it into your own words means putting it in a way for you to understand it and read it easier.
What would be some good questions concerning the test to ask your professor?
What type of questions will there be?
What topics should I focus on?
Further Advice or encouragement.
Why is it important to work on and complete difficult tasks first?
Allows you to use your full energy and time to complete them, which makes it easier to complete, you can get them done and over with, prevents putting them off and saving them till the last minute.
Discussing to them the content on the exam is considered oversharing, and is a violation of the Honor Code, you cannot discuss this with them, you can only tell them to study and good luck on the test.
If you are under the influence, how should you get home?
Use a rideshare or taxi, or have a designated driver take you home.
What is a benefit of organizing your notes into charts?
Allows to compare different sets of information, and also allows to review it quicker than a long paragraph of notes.
When taking a seat in the classroom for the test, you should sit around people...
Who are not nervous or anxious about the test, this prevents the nervous moods from spreading to you and making you anxious as well.
Which is more better, a longer or shorter to do list?
Shorter lists, longer lists look overwhelming and cause stress, which can lower productivity, while shorter lists allow you to focus on immediate tasks, and not stress about later tasks, setting priorities and getting things done more efficiently.
When can AI be used for classwork and/or homework.
AI can only be used to assist in gathering data and research for classwork/homework, it is forbidden to use it to complete the entire assignment/do the assignment for you, that is a violation of the Honor Code.
What is Hazing?
Forcing someone to perform unpleasant or harming activities with intention to harm them.
Attend SI Sessions, office hours of your professor, study with other classmates.
Which specific fruit was found to help improve test taking when eating before a test?
An apple
The organization tool that separates tasks based on importance and urgency, named after a famous US President and WWII General, is called...
The Eisenhower Box
In what situation will the Honor Board investigate an Academic Integrity violation?
On the second offense, or if there are multiple students involved in academic fraud.
At what Blood Alcohol Content percentage is considered illegal to drive a motor vehicle
0.08% BAC
What is the name of the studying technique where you study for 25 minutes, with short breaks in between?
The Pomodoro Method.