Question 1

Online classes may require more reading than classes that take place in a classroom because:

Accepted Answer

A)  online instructors have higher expectations for their students than instructors who teach face-to-face. 
B)  online classes are based only upon reading assignments with no other assignments given. 
C)  students in online classes don't spend as much time in class listening to lectures. 
D)  it is easier to read an e-book than a paper book. 
A)  online instructors have higher expectations for their students than instructors who teach face-to-face. 
B)  online classes are based only upon reading assignments with no other assignments given. 
C)  students in online classes don't spend as much time in class listening to lectures. 
D)  it is easier to read an e-book than a paper book.

Question 2

Why is it helpful to make a plan for your reading?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps you get the reading done more quickly. 
B)  It allows you to save time by skimming the material rather than reading it thoroughly. 
C)  It can be applied to every class you take because all reading in college takes about the same amount of time. 
D)  It allows you to build enough time into your schedule to complete all reading assignments. 
A)  It helps you get the reading done more quickly. 
B)  It allows you to save time by skimming the material rather than reading it thoroughly. 
C)  It can be applied to every class you take because all reading in college takes about the same amount of time. 
D)  It allows you to build enough time into your schedule to complete all reading assignments.

Question 3

When you make a plan for your reading, which of these should you NOT consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  the time it takes you to read and understand five pages of material 
B)  the number of times you are distracted by outside forces as you read 
C)  the amount of material you have to get through 
D)  the fact that some reading assignments may take longer than others, depending on the subject 
A)  the time it takes you to read and understand five pages of material 
B)  the number of times you are distracted by outside forces as you read 
C)  the amount of material you have to get through 
D)  the fact that some reading assignments may take longer than others, depending on the subject

Question 4

Which section of a journal article describes the topic that the authors studied and how they studied it?

Accepted Answer

A)  discussion 
B)  introduction 
C)  methods 
D)  results 
A)  discussion 
B)  introduction 
C)  methods 
D)  results

Question 5

One way to increase the speed at which you read is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  read one word at a time rather than chunks of several words. 
B)  use your finger as a cue on the page as you read. 
C)  annotate each sentence as you read. 
D)  check your comprehension of the material as you read. 
A)  read one word at a time rather than chunks of several words. 
B)  use your finger as a cue on the page as you read. 
C)  annotate each sentence as you read. 
D)  check your comprehension of the material as you read.

Question 6

Once you develop a plan for reading assignments in one of your classes, you can use that same plan with every class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When reading, you should highlight or underline:

Accepted Answer

A)  information that you already know. 
B)  the title of the chapter. 
C)  the main ideas and key content. 
D)  at least 50 percent of the information on each page. 
A)  information that you already know. 
B)  the title of the chapter. 
C)  the main ideas and key content. 
D)  at least 50 percent of the information on each page.

Question 8

Which strategy will help you understand the material in a research article?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skim through the entire article quickly. 
B)  Restate the article's main idea in your own words. 
C)  Be prepared to do more reading outside the article. 
D)  Learn how to mark up the article online. 
A)  Skim through the entire article quickly. 
B)  Restate the article's main idea in your own words. 
C)  Be prepared to do more reading outside the article. 
D)  Learn how to mark up the article online.

Question 9

Science classes are often linear, which means that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  require you to spend more time on lab work than reading the textbook. 
B)  involve rules that are highly flexible and open to interpretation. 
C)  require you to use what you learned on a previous day to solve a problem today. 
D)  primarily cover material that is hypothetical rather than concrete. 
A)  require you to spend more time on lab work than reading the textbook. 
B)  involve rules that are highly flexible and open to interpretation. 
C)  require you to use what you learned on a previous day to solve a problem today. 
D)  primarily cover material that is hypothetical rather than concrete.

Question 10

Rafi is an English major with a history minor, but he is also required to take a math course. He has had difficulty with math in the past, but he wants to do well in this math course in order to keep his grade point average up. What should Rafi do to help ensure that he understands the material he reads in his math textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow each step of the formulas presented in the reading. 
B)  Focus on the text in each chapter and disregard any diagrams or models. 
C)  Try to get through the material as quickly as possible. 
D)  Develop personal formulas and methods for solving the problems presented. 
A)  Follow each step of the formulas presented in the reading. 
B)  Focus on the text in each chapter and disregard any diagrams or models. 
C)  Try to get through the material as quickly as possible. 
D)  Develop personal formulas and methods for solving the problems presented.

Online classes may require more reading than classes that take place in a classroom because:

Why is it helpful to make a plan for your reading?

When you make a plan for your reading, which of these should you NOT consider?

Which section of a journal article describes the topic that the authors studied and how they studied it?

One way to increase the speed at which you read is to:

Once you develop a plan for reading assignments in one of your classes, you can use that same plan with every class.

When reading, you should highlight or underline:

Which strategy will help you understand the material in a research article?

Science classes are often linear, which means that they:

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Exam 6: Reading for College Success

Online classes may require more reading than classes that take place in a classroom because:

Why is it helpful to make a plan for your reading?

When you make a plan for your reading, which of these should you NOT consider?

Which section of a journal article describes the topic that the authors studied and how they studied it?

One way to increase the speed at which you read is to:

Once you develop a plan for reading assignments in one of your classes, you can use that same plan with every class.

When reading, you should highlight or underline:

Which strategy will help you understand the material in a research article?

Science classes are often linear, which means that they:

Building a Foundation for College Success

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Take Effective Notes

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

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