Question 1

If your math instructor presents different possible solutions to a problem, you should choose the one you like best and only put it in your notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Nodes on a map represent:

Accepted Answer

A)  mathematical or scientific formulas. 
B)  examples of concepts. 
C)  main topics and key ideas. 
D)  important dates. 
A)  mathematical or scientific formulas. 
B)  examples of concepts. 
C)  main topics and key ideas. 
D)  important dates.

Question 3

Give an example of a career that you are considering pursuing, and explain how the note-taking strategies discussed in this chapter might help you to perform and succeed in it.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct ans

Question 4

List four strategies for taking good notes in a math or science class.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 5

Describe the Cornell system.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 6

Which of these phrases is an instructor MOST likely to use during a lecture to indicate that they are about to provide particularly important information that you should include in your notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Do you agree or disagree?" 
B)  "What we can conclude from this . . . ?" 
C)  "Does anyone have any questions?" 
D)  "That reminds me of something that happened to me . . . ?" 
A)  "Do you agree or disagree?" 
B)  "What we can conclude from this . . . ?" 
C)  "Does anyone have any questions?" 
D)  "That reminds me of something that happened to me . . . ?"

Question 7

Why should you take your own notes instead of relying solely on the instructor's slides?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 8

Restating technical information in a way that others can understand is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  transforming. 
B)  outlining. 
C)  mapping. 
D)  charting. 
A)  transforming. 
B)  outlining. 
C)  mapping. 
D)  charting.

Question 9

While writing down a formula that his math instructor was writing on the chalkboard, Nyack accidentally wrote the wrong number. What should he do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erase the whole formula completely. 
B)  Scratch the wrong number out completely. 
C)  Draw one or two lines through the wrong number. 
D)  Draw a circle around the whole formula. 
A)  Erase the whole formula completely. 
B)  Scratch the wrong number out completely. 
C)  Draw one or two lines through the wrong number. 
D)  Draw a circle around the whole formula.

If your math instructor presents different possible solutions to a problem, you should choose the one you like best and only put it in your notes.

Nodes on a map represent:

Give an example of a career that you are considering pursuing, and explain how the note-taking strategies discussed in this chapter might help you to perform and succeed in it.

List four strategies for taking good notes in a math or science class.

Describe the Cornell system.

Which of these phrases is an instructor MOST likely to use during a lecture to indicate that they are about to provide particularly important information that you should include in your notes?

Why should you take your own notes instead of relying solely on the instructor's slides?

Restating technical information in a way that others can understand is known as:

While writing down a formula that his math instructor was writing on the chalkboard, Nyack accidentally wrote the wrong number. What should he do?

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Exam 7: Take Effective Notes

If your math instructor presents different possible solutions to a problem, you should choose the one you like best and only put it in your notes.

Nodes on a map represent:

Give an example of a career that you are considering pursuing, and explain how the note-taking strategies discussed in this chapter might help you to perform and succeed in it.

List four strategies for taking good notes in a math or science class.

Describe the Cornell system.

Which of these phrases is an instructor MOST likely to use during a lecture to indicate that they are about to provide particularly important information that you should include in your notes?

Why should you take your own notes instead of relying solely on the instructor's slides?

Restating technical information in a way that others can understand is known as:

While writing down a formula that his math instructor was writing on the chalkboard, Nyack accidentally wrote the wrong number. What should he do?

Building a Foundation for College Success

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Reading for College Success

Memory and Studying

Performing Well on Exams

Information Literacy and Communication

Social Belonging

Health and Wellness

Career Readiness

Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

Strategies for Success in College

Filters