Ashworth Semester Exam OR110 Achieving Academic Excellence 2nd attempt (2020)

Question 1
Having a clear idea of how you learn best will help to maximize your:
learning.
note-taking.
study time.
All of the above

Question 2
Which is a helpful hint for visual learners?
Creating flashcards to review material.
Engage in conversation about the subject matter.
Record yourself as you read material aloud.
Visualize what you're reading.

Question 3
When answering a multiple-choice question, the first thing you should do is:
review the passage and find evidence.
restate the question into your own words.
pick the answer that is best supported by the evidence.
read the question without looking at the answer choices.

Question 4
In the PRESS method, the two S's stand for:
Speak and Share.
Synthesize and Summarize.
Summarize and Speak.
Share and Synthesize.

Question 5
To support and prove the statements you make in a paragraph, you will need at least __________ point(s).
one to two
two to three
three to four
four or five

Question 6
Which is TRUE about facts?
They are not based on facts.
They cannot be verified.
They are objective.
They are the same as opinions.

Question 7
Financial literacy means:
knowing how to read a company's financial report.
developing good financial decision making.
having a basic understanding of calculus skills.
being able to file your own taxes.

Question 8
A long-term goal would be:
studying for a test.
getting a job in the career you have chosen.
finishing the reading for the next lesson.
getting your degree.

Question 9
Studies show that the first time you hear or study something new, you increase your chance of retaining what you've learned if you review the material within:
1 hour.
6 hours.
24 hours.
1 week.

Question 10
Within Ashworth's Learning Resource Center (LRC), which of the following would you access when you need help citing a source for a research paper?
The Guidance Center
The Library
APA Style Central
Academic Advisors and Faculty

  

OR110A Assignment 8

Assignment 08

OR110 Achieving Academic Excellence

Directions:  Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format.

 

At the beginning and end of this course you were asked to think about reasons why you wanted to succeed in your Ashworth College education. In light of these reasons, read the following questions, and then answer each one with a complete sentence or two after considering your response.

 

1.      What is your primary goal regarding your Ashworth College education?

 

2.      Describe three (3) benefits that will be achieved through this goal.

 

3.      Describe two (2) resources you have available to achieve your goal (personal, professional, relational, financial, etc.)?

 

4.      List one (1) obstacle or challenge you see that must be dealt with or tackled for you to achieve this goal.

 

5.      Upon achieving this goal, describe two (2) ways in which your life will be changed or impacted.

  

OR110 Lesson 7 Exam SCORE 100 PERCENT

Question 1

10 / 10 points

Breaking up study times across several days is more effective than cramming. 

Question options:

	True
	False
7-1-2

 

Question 2

10 / 10 points

Reviewing material within 24 hours after learning for the first time can increase retention. 

Question options:

	True
	False
Question 3		10 / 10 points

The memory consolidation process occurs working when you are:

Question options:

	Awake
	Asleep
	Exercising
	Reading
7-1-3

 

Question 4

10 / 10 points

Which of the following would NOT be particularly effective content for flashcards?

Question options:

	Dates and facts
	Foreign language drills
	Analysis of english literature
	Vocabulary words
Question 5		10 / 10 points

Which of the following is an example of an engagement strategy?

Question options:

	Using flashcards
	Listening to classical music
	Cramming
	Multitasking
Question 6		10 / 10 points

Which of the following is an example of an active recall technique?

Question options:

	Using flashcards
	Listening to classical music
	Cramming
	Multitasking
7-1-4

 

Question 7

10 / 10 points

Stress is good for our health and rarely hinders learning. 

Question options:

	True
	False
Question 8		10 / 10 points

Which of the following is NOT an example of a studying technique?

Question options:

	Teaching someone else the information
	Using flashcards
	Shifting your study location
	Cramming
Question 9		10 / 10 points

Studies have shown that multitasking is beneficial for studying. 

Question options:

	True
	False
7-1-5

 

Question 10

10 / 10 points

Benedict Carey advises to study smarter, not harder. 

Question options:

	True
	False

 

OR110 Lesson 6 Exam SCORE 100 PERCENT

Question 1

10 / 10 points

Time management skills can be applied to many areas of your life 

Question options:

	True
	False
6-1-2

 

Question 2

10 / 10 points

A timer is used when applying the chunking technique. 

Question options:

	True
	False
Question 3		10 / 10 points

Suppose you are in the midst of your work and your phone rings. You decide to stop your work and answer the phone, but inform the person that you will call the back in an hour. You then hang up the phone and continue your task. This is an example of:

Question options:

	Breaking your work into chunks
	Dealing with distractions
	Cramming
	Multitasking
Question 4		10 / 10 points

Cramming in long sessions of studying is the most effective way to absorb information. 

Question options:

	True
	False
Question 5		10 / 10 points

Time management strategies can and should be personalized. 

Question options:

	True
	False
Question 6		10 / 10 points

Interval studying requires intervals of 25 minute time chunks. 

Question options:

	True
	False
Question 7		10 / 10 points

Breaking your work up into smaller, more manageable pieces that are broken up by short breaks is known as ______________.

Question options:

	Chunking
	Cramming
	Distracting
	Multitasking
6-1-3

 

Question 8

10 / 10 points

Which of the following is NOT a tip for time management?

Question options:

	Keep your goals
	Protect your time
	Think about the 80/20 rule
	All of the above are time management tips
Question 9		10 / 10 points

To do lists are an example of everyday time management. 

Question options:

	True
	False
Question 10		10 / 10 points

Creating a priority list and scheduling time for each item is a time management tip. 

Question options:

	True
	False

 

OR110 Lesson 5 Exam SCORE 100 PERCENT

Question 1

10 / 10 points

There is often more than one way to do math. 

Question options:

	True
	False
Question 2		10 / 10 points

Which of the following is an example of budgeting?

Question options:

	Deciding to go to a cheaper restaurant rather than an expensive one
	Giving yourself a certain spending limit per month
	Calculating monthly expenses for rent, utilities and car payments before going on a trip
	All of the above are examples of budgeting
Question 3		10 / 10 points

Which of the following is an example of flexible spending?

Question options:

	Tuition
	Utilities
	Cell phone bill
	Entertainment
5-1-2

 

Question 4

10 / 10 points

Using approximations for everyday purchases to make it easier on yourself is known as _____________.

Question options:

	Creating a list
	Guesstimation
	Estimation
	Lying
Question 5		10 / 10 points

Which of the following percentages correctly matches the main financial buckets used in the 50/20/30 guideline:

Question options:

	Financial Goals; 50%
	Flexible Spending; 30%
	Flexible Spending; 20%
	Fixed Cost; 20%
Question 6		10 / 10 points

Suppose you are going grocery shopping and have a budget of $50 for the week allocated to food. You buy a box of cereal for $3.00, a carton of milk for $2.50, a bag of lettuce for $4.00, 5 bananas for $2.00, a package of tomatoes for $4.00, a package of chicken for $10.20, a bag of rice for $5.49, a box of granola bars for $5.12, a loaf of bread for $3.30, a jar of peanut butter for $4.00 and a box of cookies for $4.30. Determine whether or not you followed your budget and by how much.

Question options:

	Under budget by $2.09
	Over budget by $2.09
	Under budget by $47.91
	Under budget by $6.09
Question 7		10 / 10 points

Suppose that during this week you have spent $25.61 on gas for your car, $92.46 on groceries, $43.78 on a birthday gift for a friend and $19.33 on a new pair of pants. Round each purchase and create an estimate for your weekly expenses. Which of the following best reflects your estimated total weekly expenses?

Question options:

	$180
	$200
	$220
	$100
Question 8		10 / 10 points

Which of the following options is NOT a fixed cost?

Question options:

	Rent payment
	Cell phone bill
	Grocery bill
	Car payments
Question 9		10 / 10 points

When setting a budget, you should use the 50/20/30 rule. 

Question options:

	True
	False
Question 10		10 / 10 points

Any number you multiply by 1 is itself.

Question options:

	True
	False