ACA 122 - Final Exam Practice
What are the expectations of college reading assignments? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1) Learn the material on the assigned pages and be ready for a quiz.
2)Make note of the material on the assigned pages you don't understand and ask
questions.
3)Begin some foundation work on this concept, so you will be prepared for
lecture or in-depth analysis of the concept in class.
4)Comprehend what's on these pages and be prepared to contribute to class
discussion on this topic in the next class.
5)Know this material for an upcoming class activity.
What is active reading and why is it important? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Active
reading forces you to interact with the presented ideas through annotating, or
taking notes while you read.
2) Active reading requires you to ask questions, compare new information with
you past knowledge and experiences, note your reactions and judgements on
what you've read, and consolidate ideas in brief summaries.
What does PSAR stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-PSAR: Prepare, Survey,
Annotate, Review.
How should one prepare for reading? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Prepare Yourself
Make sure you are ready to learn and have set realistic expectations.
Set an intention. (Be specific about how much you want to read in a certain
amount of time.)
Estimate your reading time effectively.
If you are reviewing a topic you are familiar with, it's a good idea to skim.
, Eat well and be rested.
2) Prepare Your Environment
Create a space that's conducive to learning new material.
Explain what it means to survey a reading assignment. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Start by looking at the table of contents in the beginning of the book to
see what you'll be learning and how it fits with other course information.
Look for chapter headings and subheading and turn these into questions.
Find connections between the material and you personal life or previous
academic experience.
Scan the chapter for bold or italicized words.
What is annotation and why is it important? - CORRECT ANSWER-Annotating is
taking notes while you read.
Why annotate?
Annotating forces students to interact with the material, which helps make sense
of the ideas presented and allows readers to recall the information later.
When should you take notes while in class and what should you make note of? -
CORRECT ANSWER-During class write down any information that SOARS:
Singled out, On the board, Asked, Repeated, or Stressed.
Explain the most effective way to take notes before, during and after class. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Before Class - Have notes separated/organized for each
class. Prepare yourself mentally by ridding your mind of distractions. Be
physically prepared - be rested, fed, etc. Review notes from previous class.
During Class - Only have necessary supplies on desk.
Stay focused. Remember SOARS.
What are the expectations of college reading assignments? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1) Learn the material on the assigned pages and be ready for a quiz.
2)Make note of the material on the assigned pages you don't understand and ask
questions.
3)Begin some foundation work on this concept, so you will be prepared for
lecture or in-depth analysis of the concept in class.
4)Comprehend what's on these pages and be prepared to contribute to class
discussion on this topic in the next class.
5)Know this material for an upcoming class activity.
What is active reading and why is it important? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Active
reading forces you to interact with the presented ideas through annotating, or
taking notes while you read.
2) Active reading requires you to ask questions, compare new information with
you past knowledge and experiences, note your reactions and judgements on
what you've read, and consolidate ideas in brief summaries.
What does PSAR stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-PSAR: Prepare, Survey,
Annotate, Review.
How should one prepare for reading? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Prepare Yourself
Make sure you are ready to learn and have set realistic expectations.
Set an intention. (Be specific about how much you want to read in a certain
amount of time.)
Estimate your reading time effectively.
If you are reviewing a topic you are familiar with, it's a good idea to skim.
, Eat well and be rested.
2) Prepare Your Environment
Create a space that's conducive to learning new material.
Explain what it means to survey a reading assignment. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Start by looking at the table of contents in the beginning of the book to
see what you'll be learning and how it fits with other course information.
Look for chapter headings and subheading and turn these into questions.
Find connections between the material and you personal life or previous
academic experience.
Scan the chapter for bold or italicized words.
What is annotation and why is it important? - CORRECT ANSWER-Annotating is
taking notes while you read.
Why annotate?
Annotating forces students to interact with the material, which helps make sense
of the ideas presented and allows readers to recall the information later.
When should you take notes while in class and what should you make note of? -
CORRECT ANSWER-During class write down any information that SOARS:
Singled out, On the board, Asked, Repeated, or Stressed.
Explain the most effective way to take notes before, during and after class. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Before Class - Have notes separated/organized for each
class. Prepare yourself mentally by ridding your mind of distractions. Be
physically prepared - be rested, fed, etc. Review notes from previous class.
During Class - Only have necessary supplies on desk.
Stay focused. Remember SOARS.
