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When making notes you use grouping,
and mnemonic to recall what you learnt
nesting
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The entire set of people in a particular group from which one can collect data is called
in statistics
population
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The
learners tend to work in a sequential way through study tasks, starting at the beginning and proceeding step by step until they reach the end.
serialists
serialist
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What kind of learner are you if you study in a steady and systematic way?
Controlled
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When everyone is online at the same time in a live web-chat, it is said to be
synchronous
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Debates and
are features of an academic writing
arguments
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To enjoy studying and achieve success you have to take
_.
control
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situations require you to think on your feet and try to get things as right as you can the first time.
examination
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The
quality study time represents when you are alert, able to concentrate and can work undisturbed for a decent chunk of time.
high
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A To-Do list is a guide to action that turns a shapeless mound of work into a
of tasks you can tackle.
sequence
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A key principle in keeping on top of your studies is to break big tasks into
__, bite-sized tasks.
smaller
small
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While you still remain in charge, the strategy for managing your work might include seeking advice and
support
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By putting your markings all over a course information is a way to take
ownership
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is a world of its own, with customs and values you encounter nowhere else, and extraordinary freedom to do, think and speak as you please.
University
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Becoming a skilled student also involves developing an understanding of what learning is and how it happens, so that you can plan and monitor your own
learning
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eLearning materials is the shortened form of
Electronic learning materials
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Charts are used for presenting
data
numerical
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The acronym which stands as a checklist to judge the reliability of web information is
_.
PROMPT
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Becoming a skilled student involves taking a reflective approach to your studies, so that you learn from
and continually refine your skills.
experience
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Learning can be practical or
abstract
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Study skills are not a set of
that you learn once and apply forever.
tricks
trick
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Learners who are inclined to put in bursts of intensive study, learning a lot quickly before shifting to something else, are
learners.
impulsive
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learners tend to approach a task as a whole and hop about from one part of it to another, trying all the time to keep the overall picture in view.
holists
holist
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An academic ritual that helps you to draw peak performance out of yourself is the
exam
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Answer TRUE or FALSE; Exams are monstrous ordeals, survived only by superhuman effort.
False
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Answer TRUE or FALSE; Strategic and systematic approach to studying are attributes of an unsuccessful student.
False
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Answer TRUE or FALSE; The stress associated with examinations, can help you to find the will-power and energy to pull your understanding of a course together.
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True
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Answer TRUE or FALSE; Failing an exam is the end of the world.
False
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Answer TRUE or FALSE; Examinations often make extremely valuable contributions to one's learning.
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True
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Answer TRUE or FALSE; The reality of examination is that although it brings stress, it is just another part of the education process which countless people routinely and successfully cope with.
1
True
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The features of an academic writing include _______
Argument, Presence, Emotional, Scholarship
Scholarship, Debate, Argument, Objectivity
Organised, Analysis, Standard, Objectivity
Precision, Attentive, Strong, References
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One of the options is not a pitfall you should avoid while making a presentation.
making too many points for available time.
addressing your presentation to your tutor instead of the other students
speaking to fast or quickly because of time constraints
you look at your audience to check that points have been understood
D
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At what point of the Experiential Learning Circle are you expected to pause and think about how your study has been going?
Planning
Doing
Reflecting
Conceptualizing
C
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One of the options listed is NOT one of the six sets of key skills identified by government and employers.
Communication
Application of number
Problem analysis
Working with others
C
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Which of these will prove more significant for a student in a class lecture?
memorizing
understanding
focusing
reviewing
B
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Which of the options is not an indicator that learning has occurred
ability to grapple with new things
ability to think your way through
ability to create own summary of the topic
ability to debate in own words
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A simple but effective way to engage with your work is to ____
make a sequence
start the work
imagine the work
make a to do list
D
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A key part of studying that enables an assessment of one's progress, depth of learning and power of expression is ______
mapping
reading
highlighting
writing
D
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Tutorial sessions will involve all of these except _______
dialogue
discussion
monologue
interaction
C
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The Good Study guide will __________
ensure you make better use of your study time
help you to build up your capacity for independent study
offer you handy hints and tips for business
help you get advice from people
B
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To excavate the hidden depths in essay titles, one should _______
highlight words
look for phrases
identify process words
underline words
C
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The type of learning associated with the word ‘study’ can be achieved through
reading, listening, writing, criticizing
reading, listening, discussing, analyzing
commenting, listening, discussing, writing
reading, listening, discussing, writing
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The term ______, can be used to refer to sessions involving a tutor and a group of students
conversation
seminar
discussion
walkshop
B
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The stress examination brings is powerful yet it helps to draw out ____
peak performance from students
great evaluation and assessment result
partial performance element
great reading and understanding skills
A
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The purpose of examinations at the University level is to test _____
your ideas in arguing a case
your reactive memory power
ability to develop your reading
understanding and creativity of learning
A
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The method of traping thoughts as they come to you help you achieve _________ in writing and speaking
practicality
convenience
originality
finesse
C
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The Good Study Guide can be used by what category of students?
beginners
experienced students
professors
all students
D
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The challenge of unfamiliar words can be tackled by the use of ________
actual cards
concept cards
lexicon cards
subject cards
B
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The best way to invest time in one's self is by _____
investing in study time
investing money in self
investing in bonds and stock
investing in family
A
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The art of reading that helps you get a rough idea of the content of a piece is called _______
scamming
scanning
skating
skimming
D
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The ‘freewriting’ technique is used to develop oneone's ___________
writing scheme
writing skill
writing voice
writing style
C
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Students who failed to get the point because they were not looking for it, adopted the ______ reading technique
deep approach
surface approach
shallow approach
scamm approach
B
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Students gain knowledge by reading, asking questions and _____
designing notes
devicing own solutions
paragraphing speeches
summarizing passages
B
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Statistics is a branch of science concerned with techniques for ____
facts mutation
presentation of ideas
gathering facts
presentation of summaries
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Presentations are said to be excellent ways to ______ group learning experience
democratise
baptise
formalize
advice
A
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Preparing for examinations requires ________ reading of your course materials
surface
skim
partial
deep
D
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Precautions to take while working with a computer include
empty trash and browse
saving and labelling work
browse and chat
virus and scan
B
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Planning for studies will encourage ____
free movement
strategic thinking
growing up
support effort
B
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Picking up knowledge, ideas and creativity are steps towards ____
being a mature student
being a skilful student
being an independent student
being a compound student
B
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Organizing knowledge into categories within other categories is called
nesting
pasting
planning
grouping
A
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On-line conferencing makes learning ________
irritable
sociable
formal
personal
B
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A key factor that improves speed in reading and understanding is _______
skating through the book
looking out for key words
summarizing the text
paraphrazing the text
B
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One key factor that improves speed in reading and understanding is
skating through the book
looking out for key words
summarizing the text
paraphrazing the text
B
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One basic assignment you can use a word-processor in doing is ____
painting
writing essay
aeronautics
photo-copy
B
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Note making is valuable towards ______
capturing & organising knowledge
supporting & implementing knowledge
creating & moulding knowledge
planning & building knowledge
A
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To become an independent learner you need to be a __________
reflective learner
Highlighted learner
Illustrated learner
Experiential learner
A
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In answering the question, “what does it take to be a skilful student?”, one of the options WILL NOT apply.
Taking control of your spiritual life
Knowing how to keep your spirits up
Accumulating practical know-how
Mastering the core study tasks
A
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Study skills improve through picking up practical know-how, swapping ideas with other students and by ____________
magic tricks
being creative
applying quick fixes
swapping brains
B
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Many students say that studying not only gives them greater knowledge and understanding of the subjects they study, but also more ________
Confidence in God
fiction
coverage
purpose in life
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_____is very appropriate when listening to a lecture
Note taking
Note making
Memorizing information
Making and receiving phone calls
A
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________ skills, help you to engage purposefully and creatively with the many challenges of learning
web surfing
hard listening
drawn attention
note making
D
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The two types of dictionary available for use by an Open and Distance Learner are ______
Published and documented dictionary
Sample and unified dictionary
Printed and online dictionary
Online and vertical dictional
C
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The term ‘thinking onscreen" can be used interchangebly with _____
Note taking
Note making
Skimm writing
Abrupt writing
B
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Mention one widely used approach to making lecture notes
adorno
pauk notes
cornell system
layard style
C
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Learning involves our conscious effort to accumulate knowledge and skills as well as ______
uncounscious sleep activity
routine adaptation to our surroundings
invariable study skills
planned rhetorics
B
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Learning about history and things past is categorized as ______
abstract learning
practical learning
electronic learning
compulsory learning
A
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You can help to develop your sense of audience by reading your work _________
aloud
often
together
indepth
A
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In the past, education was associated with childhood but now, we are all expected to _________
be lifelong learners
leave studying behind
assume we have finished with learning
be adapting to change
A
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When you face an immediate study challenge you are expected to __________
take several months to work your way through
skim through the book to find the advice you need.
invest time in getting to know your study
acquire greater force of achievement
B
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Which of these would be most valuable during seminars?
skimming
browsing
speaking
reading
C
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The benefits of reading ‘The Good Study Guide” includes all but ______
It will help you make better use of your study time
It offers more than handy hints and tips
It will make you a beginner student
It will help you to build up your capacity for independent study
C
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A successful student must approach studying strategically and systematically.
False
True
Undecided
No idea
B
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One of the options listed is an important attribute of successful students.
They continue to develop and refine their skills.
They already have their own way of studying
They need a few hints and tips
They get advice from people than from books
A
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The Good Study Guide is helpful to what category of people.
Those studying full time only
Those studying part time only
Students looking to boost their performance
Distance learning students and lookers
C
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The Good Study Guide is a book of practical exercises designed to help the student develop ________ and get the most from their studies.
Big Achievement
study skills
Great Enjoyment
Employment skills
B
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To study efficiently, you might not require materials like _______
Pen highlighters
A box of index cards
A good dictionary
Filing cabinets
D
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Some of the excellent ways a student can use a computer to help with studies are ______
Word-processing, Grouping, Visualising
Storing information, Talking online, eLearning
Writing assignments, Interactive videos, nesting
Learning experiences, filling, Talking online
B
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One benefit of eTuition is _______
Confusing written messages in conferences
Instant access to friendly group support
Expense of attending classroom based tutorials
Tedious delivery of face-to-face instruction
B
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The transformation of the ways in which ideas and information are recorded and communicated is attributed to _______.
CIT redemption
LNG reformation
ICT revolution
DPR resolution
C
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What are the qualities of a successful self-manager that will make you a successful student?
Be active, Manage your morale, Be strategic, Give yourself incentives
Be drawn up, Be reflective, Develop plans, Be organized
Be assertive, Be strategic, Be difficult, Maintain things
Develop plans, Be organized, Recognise powers, Be demanding
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What are the factors that would lift a student’s morale?
Grade assignment, Disagreeable course, Achievement
Mid term blues, Creating structure, Sharing
Achievement, Creating structure, Knowledge
Exam anxiety, Belonging, Course elements
C
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Identify the factors that lower morale ______
Time obsession, Completed tasks, Initial shock
Exam anomaly, everyday crises, good results
Tiresome course, dreary group, Achievement plan
Initial shock, Personal pressures, Everyday crises
D
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An independent learner needs to be a ____
good student
reflective learner
conservative learner
free student
B
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All the options can be described as attributes of The Good Study Guide except ______
supports better use of your study time
offer hints and tips
build your capacity for independent study
provide answers to e-questions
D
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Abbreviations, are used during lectures to help ________
broaden your understanding
make your notes neat
shorten the notes you take
expand your knowledge
C
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A writer weaves a thread of meaning through a piece of writing by _______
using link words and phrases
operating signals
skipping through sentences
using other devices
A
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To take control of your work, you need to begin with the ‘big picture’. The term ‘big picture’ in this context does not relate to ________
The main components of your course
The examination to be taken
The note and assignment to copy
The key books that the course works with
C
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It is vital to take responsibility for your own learning at the University because __________
You spend a lot of time doing assignments.
You are responsible for your own day-to-day work schedule.
The scope of courses tends to be narrow and tough.
You are expected to seek out support when you do not need it.
B
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Some of the challenges students encounter while taking control of their studies includes all but _______
Availability of rest time horizons
Capacity for independent study
An absence of work schedules
Responsibility for seeking help
A
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According to Marton et al (1997), _________ learning is seen as a much more appropriate strategy for most university level study.
Deep
Impulsive
Numerical
Spatial
A
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Improving own learning and performance as one of the six key skills identified by the UK government and employers sees ______________as its central theme?
Reflective learning
Conceptualising
performance
improving learning
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One of the questions you will ask in the Conceptualising process of David Kolb’s experiential learning cycle is __________
What seems to interfere with your planning?
When did you strategize and dedicate your work time?
What changes in your approach to study might help you to learn better?
Did you judge some of the tasks on standby or not?
C
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Some of the questions you will ask in the Planning process of David Kolb’s experiential learning cycle include all the options except one: ______
Which parts of the work present the toughest challenge?
Which parts are most important to complete?
What targets will you set for the lecturer?
In what sequence will you tackle the various tasks?
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The process of learning through reflection on experience according to David Kolb’s experiential learning cycle involves __________
Planning, doing, reflecting, continuing
Planning, reflecting, dating, conceptualizing
Planning, dating, retaining, conceptualizing
Planning, doing, reflecting, conceptualizing
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Your To-Do list is a creative tool, not a straightjacket. This implies that _______
It tells you to start but not to finish
It is working out of sequence
You cannot modify your plans.
You remain in control even after drafting it.
D
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In note making, flexibility involves __________
detailed note with speed and caution
ability to write non stop
circumstances of continuity
making sketched or detailed notes according to need
D
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In a class lecture, which of these will prove more significant
memorizing
understanding
focusing
reviewing
B
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If writing is a form of speaking, reading out your essay can help develop your _____
sense of audience and writing voice
comments and reaction of audience
insight into the nature of writing
ability to see the adequately
A
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Studying like climbing mountains, is frustrating and tough but also _________
very rewarding
very interrogatory
very connected
very understanding
A
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Some of the general problems which all students face are __________
struggling to write, endangering tasks, keeping up morale
managing time, controlling boredom, developing ideas
struggling to understand, managing time, completing tasks
approaching their inadequacies, developing distractions, managing time
C
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The _________ study time is when you are tired, and there are distractions around.
high-quality
low-quality
intermediate-quality
evolving-quality
B
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Identify two types/classifications of learners
Serialist vs holist and controlled vs impulsive
Steady vs cultured and serialist vs monograph
verbal vs non-verbal and spoken vs non-spoken
spatial vs foul and cultured vs impulsive
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Group discussions enable you to ________ your ideas
memorize
force
share
dictate
C
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The Good Study Guide is designed to be used in these various ways as listed in the options with the exception of one. Pick the odd option.
If you want to design a comprehensive index and key points
If you want to develop skills in a particular study area
If you want to review a particular skill area
If you need advice on a specific point
A
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The tensions around exams create warped perceptions which are known as ______
exam myths
exam legends
mythical exams
exam phobia
A
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An ___________ brings performance element into your studies.
assignment
accreditation
exam
experiment
C
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Examinations are seen as a period of stock taking because _______
it enables you bring all new knowledge under control
it helps you leave behind what you have learned
it helps you take stock of what you have
stock taking is an essential part of learning
A
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This diagram that depicts the process of learning through reflection on experience is known as ______
The process learning circle
The experiential learning cycle
The independent learning circle
The experimental learning cycle
B
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Looking at the Experiential Learning Circle, the stage where you are expected to think strategically about how to manage your work and the sequence to be used to tackle the various tasks and set targets, is the ________
Planning
Doing
Reflecting
Conceptualizing
A
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When you work at your studies, following your plan as best you can, you are practicing ____ stage of the Reflective Learning cycle.
Planning
Doing
Reflecting
Conceptualizing
B
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