According to research conducted by Nelson and Knight (2010), what should you do before taking a test?
What is Think about a successful experience
100
Which time perspective is most linked to student success?
a. Past
b. Present
c. Future
d. All three equally
What is c) Future
100
What proportion of the total time you have to answer an essay question, should you spend on planning out your answer?
What is 20%
100
What are the four components of effective goals?
What is Specific, Measureable, Challenging, Realistic
100
True or False: We remember information we have just learned for only one week if we are not actively using the information.
What is False: much of the information we learn, if not actively used, can be forgotten very quickly (1-2 days)
200
In the research study conducted by McDaniel, Howard, and Einstein (2009), which reading method took the least amount of time?
What is Reciting
200
At what point in the semester is the best time to find out about tutoring support available in your college?
What is At the start of the semester
200
When choosing an essay topic, what is the most common mistake made by a college student?
What is Choosing a topic that is too broad.
200
According to the journal article by Morisano, Hirsch, Peterson, Pil and Shore (2010), students who have clear goals are more likely to do what in college?
What is Are more likely to meet success in college
200
What resource should be used as a scholarly source for inclusion in a college level assignment?
What is Peer Reviewed Journal
300
According to the research conducted by McClain (1983), "A" students were more likely to do which of the following:
a. Change their answer
b. Write on their test
c. Guess the answer before looking at the options
d. Complete their exam quickly
What is c) Guess the answer before looking at the options
300
Name one of the advantages of getting involved with a club or campus activity.
What is
- Connection to other students and faculty advisors
- Opportunity to learn and practice teamwork and leadership skills
- It looks good on a resume
300
What does encoding refer to?
What is How you get memories into your memory systems
300
If economics is a co-requisite for a business course, this means that you must do what?
What is Take the economics course course before or at the same time as the business course
300
In what portion of a research article can you find the reason for the study being collected?
What is the Introduction
400
Which study found the following to be true about study guides:
- Students who used the study guides performed better on the tests than students who did not
- Students perceived the study guides to be helpful
- Students who completed some of the study guide did just as well as students who completed most of it
What is Dickson, Miller and Devoley (2005)
400
What is one of the best ways to deal with performance anxiety?
What is Prepare well
400
What memory process is connected to short term and long term memory according to your book:
a. the first memory process of encoding
b. the second memory process of storage
c. the third memory process of encoding
d. the third memory process of retrieval
What is b. the second memory process of storage
400
What is the best way to combat procrastination?
What is Break large tasks down into manageable chunks.
400
Based on the findings of Dickinson and O'Connell (1990), what advice would you give your friend if she wanted to maximize her study time?
a. Use a color coding system to organize your materials
b. Study with a friend so that you can quiz one another
c. Read and review your materials over and over again
d. Link concepts to one another and put the information into your own words
What is d. Link concepts to one another and put the information into your own words
500
Which research study concluded that instant messaging while reading resulted in students taking much longer to read the material?
What is Bowman et al. (2010)
500
Explain the difference between cheating and plagiarism. What is UCF's policy on both?
What is Cheating = using unapproved materials, resources or assistance when completing an exam or assignment.
Plagiarism = pretending someone else's work is yours.
UCF has a zero tolerance policy on both.
500
What is the main possible difference between take home exams and online exams?
What is They may actually be more difficult because your instructors expectations may be higher
500
Name the different types of note-taking methods outlined in your book with brief explanations.
What is
- Cornell method
- Concept maps
- Matrix notes
- Traditional outline
- Linear notes
500
Based on Howard and Jones (2000), how will taking a student success course help you reach your goals? (multiple answers)
What is
- help you feel more prepared for college
- help you feel more confident
- help you to be more aware of resources available to you
- provide better study and competency skills