Sophia College Readiness Milestone 2_Latest Fall 2020

Sophia College Readiness Milestone 2 1 What does it mean to "be prepared" for class? • Have your friend take notes for you while you are on vacation. • Read the syllabus or other instructions, complete an ...

Sophia College Readiness Milestone 2 1 What does it mean to "be prepared" for class? • Have your friend take notes for you while you are on vacation. • Read the syllabus or other instructions, complete any assignments or readings on time, and bring any necessary materials to class with you, if applicable. • Get 8-10 hours of sleep, eat a complete breakfast, exercise for 30 minutes or more, and take regular breaks from studying. • Stop to get coffee and a bagel for yourself before you attend class, even if it means you will be a few minutes late. Nobody will mind if you sneak in a little later. 2 It's the morning, and you've made a list of things you need to do. In what order should they be prioritized? -Go grocery shopping for the week -Catch up on Netflix -Complete reading for history class this afternoon -Get started on your paper for the midterm in one month -Update your lab notebook for next week's biology class • 1. Get started on your paper due in one month 2. Catch up on Netflix 3. Update your lab notebook for next week's biology class 4. Complete reading for history class this afternoon 5. Go grocery shopping for the week • 1. Catch up on Netflix 2. Update your lab notebook for next week's biology class 3. Get started on your paper due in one month 4. Go grocery shopping for the week 5. Complete reading for history class this afternoon 1. Complete reading for history class this afternoon 2. Go grocery shopping for the week 3. Update your lab notebook for next week's biology class 4. Get started on your paper due in one month 5. Catch up on Netflix • 1. Update your lab notebook for next week's biology class 2. Get started on your paper due in one month 3. Go grocery shopping for the week 4. Catch up on Netflix 5. Complete reading for history class this afternoon 3 Which of the following statements is NOT true about distance learning? • It requires self-motivation since you will often be working on your own. • It typically requires access to a computer and a reliable internet connection. • It means you will need to travel to campus to attend class. • It requires you to have excellent written communication skills. 4 You've determined that you are an auditory learner. Select the method you can use to leverage your learning style, even when the course isn't designed for auditory learners. • Allow yourself to move around as you study, and use flashcards. • Draw pictures or diagrams of the concepts you are learning about. • Create a study group with others so you can listen to what others have to say and discuss the course. • Take notes as you read, and then assemble your notes into a written study guide. 5 A play by Shakespeare in your literature class calls for analytical reading. Which strategy can you use to ensure that you are interpreting Shakespeare's words correctly? • Read closely, and ask yourself questions about why the author wrote as he did. • Take notes in class lectures, and ask your classmates. • Get the audio book, and listen to it in the car. • Skim over each paragraph quickly to get a general sense of what it's about. 6 Which of the following is true about exam preparation? • All of the activities you do for the course are a way of preparing you for your exams. • You should not need to study or review in preparation for an exam. • You should ask your instructor what will be on the exam. • If you stay up late in the night to review, it increases your chances of success. 7 Which of the following is NOT a best practice for completing your projects in school? • Having a plan and executing it • Incorporating key concepts from the class • Ignoring critical feedback from others • Reviewing the project requirements 8 Select the best practice for note-taking in class. • Use a computer or cell phone to record the audio so you don't have to take notes and tire out your hand. That way, all you have to do is playback the audio before your final exam. • Listen first, then transcribe every word that your instructor says since it's very important to write down their exact wording. Then add your own connections, comments, and questions. • Listen first, decide what is most important, then write down those things. Organize the concepts. Add your own connections, comments, and questions. • Ask a friend in the class to take notes for you. That way, you can relax more while you are in class and get some of the work done for your other classes. 9 You are finishing up a final project for a course that is due at the end of the week. You're feeling very overwhelmed, and you're not sure if you'll be able to complete the project in time for the deadline. What is the best strategy for your success as a student? • Find a similar project on the internet. If you do this, you'll finish the project with plenty of time, and your instructor will never know the difference. • Email your instructor and ask for an extension on the assignment. The syllabus says that late work will not be accepted, but they probably will make an exception for you because you have a good relationship with them. • Take a few minutes to consider exactly how many hours it will take you to finish the project. Then think about your other important goals and responsibilities for the week and exactly how long those tasks take. Stick to only those tasks for the week. • Email your instructor and ask to take an incomplete grade in the course. If you have another term to finish the project, you will be able to complete it. 10 You've been assigned a paper. What do you need to do before you can write your paper? • Write a introductory paragraph with a clear thesis statement. • Contact the instructor to ask what you are supposed to do. • Check the assignment instructions to understand exactly what you are being asked to do. • Create an outline for the paper that organizes the concepts in a logical manner. 11 What is the purpose of exams in higher education? • To challenge you and your classmates • To make sure you study every day of the term • To evaluate your progress in the course • To keep with higher education traditions 12 Which of the following is NOT true about research in higher education? • Researching helps you build an informed perspective. • You must always cite the sources of your research. • The language of academic journals is intended for all audiences. • Peer-reviewed publications are valued over others. 13 Which of the following statements is true about the tools you need for your education? • You need to buy a new computer. • You need to have access to any computer. • You need to have access to a computer that works. • You need to have access to a new tablet. 14 It's more efficient for you to study a book and take notes than it is for you to listen to a lecture about the same topic. This statement best describes which of the following learning styles? • Auditory learner • Visual learner • Reading/writing learner • Kinesthetic learner 15 Which of the following is true about participating in class discussions? • You need to do your assigned readings and homework on time because if you don't, your classmates won't be able to have the discussion. • You need to do your assigned readings and homework on time because if you don't, your instructor will have to remind you again. • You need to do your assigned readings and homework on time because if you don't, you won't be able to discuss the concepts competently. • You need to do your assigned readings and homework on time because if you don't, you won't be able to attend class. 16 Which of the following is NOT a best practice for staying healthy as a student in higher education? • Get 7-9 hours of sleep. • Drink plenty of water. • Eat less than 1200 calories a day. • Exercise for 30 minutes a day. 17 What is one reason why instructors assign papers in higher education courses? • When done correctly, they demonstrate that you have adequate skills with spelling, grammar, and mechanics. • When done correctly, papers demonstrate that you understand the subject matter well enough to have something unique to say about it. • When done correctly, papers demonstrate that you can use academic resources to research a topic. • When done correctly, papers demonstrate that you are able to restate what is written in another text. 18 Your instructor for your web design class has asked you to create a website for your final project. Why would the instructor do this? • To inspire you. • To make the course challenging. • To give you experience applying the concepts. • To help you learn how to collaborate with others. 19 The best thing to do if you are struggling with a writing assignment is to find another paper to copy. Is this statement true or false? • True, because copying a paper will help improve your skills. • True, because copying a paper is a good way to resolve this. • False, because the best thing to do is to seek help from a writing tutor. • False, because the best thing to do is to hire someone to do it for you. 20 Which of the following can you do to get your paper ready to turn in? • Look up similar papers online, see if your ideas match up to the ones you found, then modify or cut and paste ideas into your paper as needed. • Create an outline for the paper that organizes the concepts in a logical manner, then format the paper by changing the fonts and creating a cover page. • Read the paper aloud to make sure it sounds right, check to ensure it meets assignment requirements, check to ensure each paragraph supports the thesis. • Change the fonts, create a cover page, and ask the instructor to read it and give you feedback on it before you turn in the final version. 21 When conducting online research for a project on Jim Henson, you find a biography published in 2013 by Penguin Random House LLC, a well-known publisher. It is written by an author who has written several biographies. Is this source of information credible, or questionable? • Questionable, because it's not from a peer-reviewed journal. • Credible, because it's published by a well-known publisher. • Questionable, because the author is not a recognized expert. • Credible, because it is about your topic. 22 Which of the following is NOT a best practice for active reading? • Highlight specific passages that are significant. • Make notes of what you are thinking as you read. • Make notes of the questions you have as you read. • Scanning the text for a few minutes to get the general idea. 23 What is a best practice if you are often feeling sad, and you no longer enjoy the things you used to? • Ask your instructor via email what they think you should do. • Call your friends and ask them what they think you should do. • Seek the help of a counselor or other mental health professional. • Ignore it. It's normal to feel this way when you are under so much stress. 24 Which of the following statements is true about affording your education? • Many students do not need to work part-time or full time to afford the cost of their education because it's inexpensive. • Many students get paid to take classes at their schools, which helps them afford the cost of living, books, and supplies. • Many students take on a part-time job or work full-time and go to school part-time to afford the cost of their education. • Many students do not have to work while they are in school because they find that credit cards are an effective and low-cost option to funding their education. 25 One thing you can do to improve your efficiency with reading assignments is to _________ • take breaks occasionally to move around or stretch • practice speed reading and skimming so you can finish reading faster • read 30 minutes prior to the time you normally attend class or post in a discussion forum • continue reading without breaks until you are done with the assignment 26 A best practice for researching is to ask a librarian for help if you are unable to find sources. Is this statement true or false? • False, because you are expected to find your own sources. • True, because librarians have a lot of free time on their hands. • False, because the librarians are only responsible for organizing and cataloging the books and periodicals in the library. • True, because librarians are experts at finding the right sources for research.