Reading and Remembering Exam Questions Chapter 6

1.

The key to good reading is 
 

2.

Understanding the material is the 
 

3.

An advance organizer is 
 

4.

Examples of advance organizers are 
 

5.

Front matter is 
 

6.

The preface, introduction, and table of contents to a book are referred to as 
 

7.

The first step in building a better memory is to 
 

8.

If you are going to use a text extensively throughout the semester, it is useful to start by reading the 
 

9.

Your attention span is 
 

10.

The length of time you can sustain focus is your 
 

11.

If you can't remember the meaning of a word when reading in a foreign language you should 
 

12.

According to your textbook, you will find it easier to concentrate on longer reading assignments if you 
 

13.

One system for reading is SQ4R. This stands for 
 

14.

Describing and explaining to yourself the materials you've just read is which part of the SQ4R system? 
 

15.

Reading end-of-chapter summaries and answering the in-text questions at the end of the chapter are which part of the SQ4F system? 
 

16.

The process of practicing and learning material is referred to as 
 

17.

Rehearsal refers to 
 

18.

A formal technique used to make material more readily remembered is referred to as a(n) 
 

19.

A word or phrase formed by the first letters of a series of terms is referred to as a(n) 
 

20.

A sentence in which the first letters of the words correspond to the material that is to be remembered is referred to as a(n) 
 

21.

Studying and rehearsing material past the point of initial mastery to the point at which recall becomes automatic is referred to as 
 

22.

Two particularly useful rethinking tools are rereading and 
 

23.

Evaluation of what you've read is crucial. It consists of 
 

24.

Determining what information is more crucial to the main point compared to those that aren't as crucial is referred to as 
 

25.

Pretending to explain your reading material to a fellow classmate helps you to 
 

26.

According to your textbook, what is the best way to remember what you have read? 
 

27.

The process by which the physical links between brain cells that represent memory become fixed and stable over time is referred to as 
 

28.

Memory consolidation is referred to as 
 

29.

Difficulties in processing information when listening, speaking, reading, or writing can signal a 
 

30.

One common learning disability is known as 
 

31.

What factors should be considered when determining whether you have enough time to read an assignment? Click all that apply. 
 
____  the type of music you like to listen to while reading
____  your per-page reading speed
____  how long it will take to prepare the snack you want for your "reading break"
____  your typical attention span
____  the length of the assignment

32.

What are some of the tools you should gather to help you complete a reading assignment? Click all that apply. 
 
____  front matter
____  pens and pencils
____  advance organizers
____  access to a dictionary
____  a copy of the assignment

33.

What are the benefits of taking notes while reading an assignment? Click all that apply. 
 
____  A marked-up textbook is easier to sell at the end of the term.
____  It reminds you of key points when you begin studying the material for an exam.
____  It makes the material part of your personal knowledge base.
____  It engages an additional perceptual system that helps you learn in an active way.
____  It allows you to skip lectures since you already know the information.

34.

What should you do to help comprehend what you're reading? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Look up the definition of unfamiliar words.
____  Rephrase key points.
____  Memorize what you're reading
____  Underline or highlight key points.
____  Highlight every chapter title.

35.

Which options below are referred to as mnemonics? Click all that apply. 
 
____  SQ4R
____  jingles
____  acronyms
____  acrostics
____  rehearsal

36.

When you feel comfortable with what you've learned, it's time to evaluate whether you'll be able to recall the materials by using which of the following strategies? Click all that apply. 
 
____  using the SQ4R method
____  working with your study group
____  creating mnemonics
____  testing yourself
____  completing the in-text review questions and tests

37.

Understanding the author's point of view is not essential to active reading. 
 
True    False

38.

An important feature of advance organizers is to provide a framework for what you will be reading. 
 
True    False

39.

You should read all material with the same degree of intensity. 
 
True    False

40.

Writing is one of the most important aspects of reading. 
 
True    False

41.

When reading mathematical texts, it is best to skip over the formulas at first. 
 
True    False

42.

When reading, you should make as few marks in your book as possible so you will not be distracted when you go back to revise. 
 
True    False

43.

The first or last sentence of a paragraph will often present a key point. 
 
True    False

44.

When highlighting and underlining reading material, more is usually better. 
 
True    False

45.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) poses no real challenges for college reading. 
 
True    False

46.

Learning disabilities are linked to I.Q. 
 
True    False

47.

You have been assigned a text that you will be reading from throughout the semester. Briefly explain what steps you can take to prepare yourself before reading the specific weekly assignments, so that you will understand and retain the material better. 
 

48.

List three advance organizers that are often built into textbooks, and briefly explain how you could create your own advance organizers. 
 

49.

How can you use visuals to help you understand and remember what you have read? 
 

50.

According to the textbook, "Evaluation is a crucial step in reading." What are some things you can do to evaluate how well you have understood what you have read?