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Chap 1: Time Management
Chapt 2: Learning Style/Strategies
Bloom's Levels of Thinking
Ch 7: Understanding Paragraphs
Ch 8: Following Thought Patterns
100
These represent the three (3) types of calendars.
What is daily, weekly, and monthly
100
Define Learning Style.
...the way an individual learns or acquires information.
100
Writing a term paper that requires library research.
What is "creating"
100
Define topic and main idea.
topic=what a reading passage is about main idea=what the author is saying about the topic
100
There are many things you can do to pass a class. First, show up on the first day. Second, ask lots of questions during class. Third, study and do your homework. Finally, sit in the front of the class so you can see and hear well. It will also help you pay attention better and get the most for your money and time.
What is "List/Enumeration"
200
Researchers recommend this many study hours for every one hour of class.
What is 2-3.
200
Give an example of a passive learning strategy.
Answers will vary
200
Reorganizing lecture notes by topic.
What is "analyzing"
200
It is often said that lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but this isn’t true. Go ask the forest rangers. Rangers who spend their summers as fire-fighters will tell you that every thundershower brings several bolts of lightning to their lookout stations.
main: first sentence
200
Did you know that Ramadan is a holy month for the Islamic calendar? Ramadan means a time of fasting that lasts for one month. For example, you may not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset for thirty days. Boys and girls must fast from the age of twelve and older. If a person is sick they are not required to fast. Each year Ramadan begins ten days earlier than the past year.
What is "definition"
300
These are two causes of procrastination along with their corresponding solutions.
What is (answers will vary).
300
Give two learning strategies that would benefit an individual with a social learning style.
answers will vary
300
Retelling a family story to your cousins.
What is "Remembering"
300
Costs were low that year and the output high. There was a good person for each job and the market remained firm. There were no losses from fire. All in all it was the best years in the history of the company.
main idea: last sentence
300
Two “parks” that indicate Florida’s range of park offerings would be appropriate for very different travelers. Forests and the Santa Fe River dominate O'Leno State Park. However, Lloyd Beach State Recreation Area, near Fort Lauderdale, is dominated by the oily bodies of sun-worshippers who crowd into it every summer weekend....
What is "comparison/contrast"
400
The text recommends studying for difficult courses: a) after you've studies easier courses b) in 2-3 short blocks of time c) after a warm-up session
What is (b) 2-3 short blocks of time, rather than one long block.
400
In the following scenario, how can the student become more active in his approach to learning? Ex. James copies everything that a professor writes on the board.
answers will vary.
400
Explaining the main points of the reading passage.
What is "understanding"
400
The attitudes of Americans toward gambling are amazingly contradictory. You may find, for example, that horse racing is legal in your state, but that you cannot legally play poker for money on your front porch; bookies may be prosecuted by state law, but they are supposed to purchase a federal license nonetheless; one church condemns gambling, while another raises money by sponsoring Bingo games. Gambling laws are inconsistent from state to state or even from town to town and are very difficult to enforce.
main idea (sample):Gambling laws are inconsistent from community to community.
400
Stringed instruments are not limited to guitars and violins; they cover a wide range. The violin family is made up of the violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Fretted instruments (frets are strips that show players where to put their hands) include the banjo, mandolin, lute, ukulele, and guitar. Related to these instruments are the lyre and the harp. ...
What is "classification"
500
What is the difference between a term plan and a weekly schedule.
Term plans represent fixed events that do not change in the calendar, while weekly scheduled show daily activities that may change from week to week.
500
A learner who exhibits this type of learning style prefers a structured study environment and focuses on problem solving and logical sequencing. a) applied b) pragmatic c) creative
b - pragmatic
500
Listening to two speeches by candidates and then deciding who gets your vote.
What is "evaluating"
500
Do you wear glasses? Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level. Don’t try to adjust the earpieces yourself. Take your glasses for adjustments to the place you bought them. Keep your glasses in a case when you’re not wearing them. This will prevent scratches. Keep the lenses clean. A soft cloth is best for cleaning.
main idea (sample) "Caring for your eye glasses requires a series of steps."
500
Many people think that the major cause of headache is nervous tension, but there is strong evidence that suggests diet and environment as possible factors.  Some people get headaches because they are dependent on caffeine.  Other people may be allergic to salt, or they may have low blood sugar.  ...
What is "cause/effect"