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A student should spend most of the test prep time doing this while preparing for a math, chemistry, or physics test
What is solving problems?
100
The “S” in SQ4R study method stands for this
What is “Survey” – previewing a chapter, looking over the heading, intro, summary, picture, etc. to build a framework for the material?
100
The amount of time per week you are expected to spend on school work outside of lectures if you are taking 15 credit hours of classes
What is 45 hours?
100
An event for which a student ditches sleep to cram for a test as a consequence of procrastination
What is an all-nighter?
100
The year University of Houston was founded
What is 1927?
200
One of the ways you can assess your understanding of the material and make sure you are ready for the test
What is taking pre-tests under test like conditions?
200
One of the ways a student can improve concentration while reading
What is keep whole room lights on, sitting up straight with book propped up, taking a 5-10 min break every hour, reading aloud, using SQ4R…?
200
Having a consistent weekly academic work schedule is important for this reason
What is tracking sufficient academic work time spent or having a regular pattern makes starting work easier?
200
An outline of what is expected in the class, typically given to students by the instructor on the first day
What is a syllabus?
200
The nickname of the UH basketball team that came within one basket of winning the Final Four in 1983
What is Phi Slama Jama?
300
Two ways to prepare physically for an exam
What are getting enough sleep and eating nutritious meals, especially breakfast?
300
The task for the Question part of SQ4R study method
What is is turning the headings or the first sentence of a paragraph into a question that will be answered while reading?
300
The reason perfectionism can lead to procrastination
What is worrying about the final product’s not turning out perfectly leading to the student’s putting off starting the assignment?
300
A class that must be taken before enrolling in another class
What is a pre-requisite?
300
Bonnie J. Dunbar, Bernard A. Harris, Jr., Nancy, Jane Currie, and Story Musgrave share in common
What are being former astronauts who are UH alumni?
400
One of the ways to reduce test anxiety
What is deep breathing, taking a pre-test, preparing adequately…?
400
One important reason you want to read faster
What is to improve comprehension?
400
Examples of two things a student can do to avoid getting interrupted while studying
What are putting up a DO NOT DISTURB sign, making arrangements with roommates, turning off the phone, studying in the library…?
400
Time when you can meet with your professor to discuss questions from class, homework, or an exam
What is office hours?
400
The main character on the show Big Bang Theory is played by this UH alumnus
Who is Sheldon Cooper (played by James Parson)?
500
The time when you should begin to study for tests and final exams
What is the first day of class?
500
The sentence that identifies the main idea of the paragraph
What is a topic sentence?
500
A tool that can help you as a student manage your time effectively
What is a weekly schedule, monthly calendar, to-do list…?
500
University staff or faculty who helps students choose appropriate coursework
What is an advisor?
500
The winning entry of a 1947 naming contest, contraction of the phrase “she has to”
What is the origin of the UH mascot’s name “Shasta”?