Study Skills

What is the study skills term for looking over information before a more careful reading?

Preview.

What is the study skills term for going back and looking over material after an earlier reading?

Review.

The study habit of studying only the night before a test or at the last minute is known as _____.

cramming.

If you are an _____ learner, you learn best and remember information longer if you hear it.

auditory

What type of learner learns best if they see information or picture it in their head?

A visual learner.

A person who learns best by handling materials and actively doing something is known as what type of learner?

A kinesthetic learner.

What is the purpose of a Goal Pyramid in goal setting?

To help visualize long-range, mid-range, and short-range goals.

What memory improvement technique involves organizing separate items of information into groups or categories?

Grouping.

Translating words and ideas into pictures in your mind to aid memory is a technique called _____.

visualizing

What is the term for special memory aids, such as acrostics or rhymes, that help you recall information more easily?

Mnemonic devices.

What type of mnemonic device uses the first letter from each word in a list to create a memorable sentence or phrase?

An acrostic.

The textbook feature that provides a chapter-by-chapter list of the book's contents at the beginning is called the _____.

table of contents

Where in a textbook can you find an alphabetical list of important names and ideas with the pages on which they appear?

The index.

What is the term for the small dictionary within a textbook that defines words as they are used in the text?

Glossary.

What is the difference between skimming and scanning when reading?

Skimming is reading for a general overview, while scanning is glancing through material to find a specific piece of information.

In a library, books based on imaginary people and happenings are classified as _____.

fiction

In a library, books based on facts, such as biographies and histories, are classified as _____.

nonfiction

What is the name of the numbered system used by most libraries to arrange nonfiction books into ten subject categories?

The Dewey Decimal System.

What are the two words at the top of each dictionary page that indicate the first and last words on that page called?

Guide words.

A _____ is a reference book that lists synonyms, which are words that have nearly the same meaning.

thesaurus

What reference source, published yearly, provides current facts and statistics on many subjects like sports, government, and population?

An almanac.

What is the term for an alphabetized list of books and articles that you used for research, often included with a report?

A bibliography.

What is the note-taking method where you 'picture' main points and supporting details by branching them out from a central topic?

Mapping.

The note-taking method that uses Roman numerals for main ideas and letters for major points is called _____.

outlining

What does it mean to paraphrase information when taking notes?

To put an author's writing into your own words, condensing the information to its main points.

In note-taking, what is the difference between relevant and irrelevant information?

Relevant details support the main idea, while irrelevant information does not.

The surrounding words, sentences, or phrases that can give clues to an unfamiliar word's meaning are called the _____.

context

What are the three main parts that can make up a word in the English language?

Prefixes (front), suffixes (end), and roots (main part).

In an essay test question, what does the key word 'compare' require you to do?

Point out both similarities and differences between two or more things.

What does the key word 'contrast' in an essay test question instruct you to do?

Point out only the differences between two or more things.

If an essay question asks you to 'summarize' a topic, what should you do?

Give a brief account of the main ideas without including many details.

What is the term for the tense, jittery feeling people may get on exam day?

Test anxiety.

On a true/false test, words like 'all', 'always', 'only', 'none', or 'never' are called absolute words and often indicate a _____ statement.

FALSE

On a true/false test, words like 'usually', 'sometimes', and 'often' allow for exceptions and will most often be used in _____ statements.

TRUE

What is the process of splitting up time-consuming tasks into smaller, more manageable ones called?

Chunking.

What is a major benefit of chunking large tasks, according to productivity research?

It can minimize stress and anxiety, lower chances of procrastination, and improve grades.

According to the 'Selfstart' article, what psychological effect does finishing a small, chunked task have on the brain?

It provides a rush of dopamine, which drives productivity and focus for the next task.

The 'Break it Down' printable from Honestly ADHD suggests dividing a task first into _____ main steps.

three

What is the 'Building Bridges' course designed to teach freshmen and sophomores with individualized education plans?

It is designed to teach study skills, time management, test-taking skills, and transition skills.

In the 'Building Bridges' curriculum, what is Self-Advocacy defined as?

Understanding one's own strengths and weaknesses and the skills to find appropriate resources to achieve desired outcomes.

What is Self-Determination, according to the 'Building Bridges' curriculum?

A combination of attitudes and abilities that lead people to set goals for themselves and take initiative to reach those goals.

What is the role of executive functioning skills?

They enable us to plan, focus attention, remember, juggle multiple tasks, and create a successful balance academically and personally.

In educational plans, what is the term for breaking down assignments into smaller, more manageable parts?

Chunking.

What is a 'learning strategy' as defined by the University of Kansas curriculum?

Techniques, principles, or rules that enable a student to learn to solve problems and complete tasks independently.

According to the KU-CRL curriculum, what is the purpose of the 'Paraphrasing Strategy'?

To help students focus on the most important information by reading short passages and rephrasing the content in their own words.

What memory strategy helps students learn pairs of informational items, like a name and an event, by creating mnemonic devices?

The Paired Associates Strategy.

The _____ Strategy is designed to enable students to complete and hand in assignments on time, often using a special planner.

Assignment Completion

What is the purpose of the 'Test-Taking Strategy' from the KU-CRL curriculum?

To help students allocate time, read instructions carefully, recall information, and systematically progress through a test.

The _____ Strategy helps students prepare for and participate in conferences like IEP meetings by organizing thoughts and using effective communication.

Self-Advocacy

According to Ellis and Lenz, what are the three categories of characteristics shared by effective and efficient learning strategies?

Content features, design features, and usefulness features.

What is a 'content feature' of an effective learning strategy?

It cues students to use specific cognitive and metacognitive strategies and to take overt action.

What is a key 'design feature' of an effective learning strategy related to its structure?

It uses a remembering system (like a mnemonic), has seven or fewer steps, and begins each step with an 'action word'.

What is a 'usefulness feature' of an effective learning strategy?

It addresses a common and important problem, applies to frequently encountered demands, and can be used across various settings.

In the SQ3R study method, what does the 'S' stand for?

Survey, which means to preview the material by looking at titles, headings, and introductory/concluding paragraphs.

What does the 'Q' in the SQ3R study method represent?

Question, which involves looking for or creating questions to answer while reading.

What are the '3 Rs' in the SQ3R study method?

Read, Recite, and Review.

What is the 'recite' step in the SQ3R method?

Saying the main points and answers to questions aloud, and then writing them down to improve understanding and memory.

What is the best way to move information from short-term memory to long-term memory?

To repeat it or use it again and again.

The memory aid method that involves creating connections between words to help you use one to bring the next to mind is called _____.

linking

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

A fact is a statement that can be proved right or wrong, whereas an opinion is an expression of beliefs or values.

What is the term for a conclusion drawn from stated details, even if the result is not explicitly mentioned?

An inference.

What is the term for a guess about what will happen in the future, based on details from the information at hand?

A prediction.

A _____ is a graphic aid that uses intersecting circles to show similarities and differences between two ideas.

Venn diagram

In a Venn diagram, where are the features shared by both items being compared located?

In the center, where the circles intersect.

What type of graphic aid is best for showing change over a period of time?

A line graph.

A _____ graph, sometimes called a pie graph, represents a whole (100%) and shows the size of its parts.

circle

What type of map shows land levels and landforms such as hills, mountains, and valleys?

A physical map.

A map that shows borders of countries and states, and identifies cities and towns, is known as a _____ map.

political

What is the purpose of the 'legend' or 'key' on a map?

It explains what the map's symbols mean.

What does the 'scale' on a map indicate?

It shows how distances on the map compare to the actual distances in the area.

What is the name of the design on a map that shows directions such as North, South, East, and West?

A compass rose.