Practice 2 on study skills 2024
People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
Ministry of High Education and Scientific Research
Dr. Moulay Tahar University of Saïda
Faculty of Letters, Languages and Arts
Department English
Module: Research Techniques and Study Skills Year: 2022/2023
Level: 1st-year LMD students
Lecturer: Ali Rabah Nouria
Time: 1h 30
Practice on study skills
Main Objectives of the practice:
enables the student to: Distinguish active learning from passive learning.
"see" and "practice" proven study techniques.
Task: Choose the appropriate answer:
When is the ideal time to study?
a-Right before going to bed While you watch your favorite television show
b-Right after school while the material is still fresh from the day
c-Right before the test or quiz
Where is the ideal place to study?
a-On your bed
b-At a desk sitting upright
c-In a hammock in the backyard
d-In the kitchen as your mom or dad prepares dinner
How often should you study?
a-A little bit each day, even if you don't have a test coming up
b-Once per week
c-The night before a test or quiz
d-A few minutes before a test or quiz
Learning to ________ is one of the most important keys to developing effective study habits.
a-memorize facts
b-making educated guesses
c-eliminate unreasonable answer choices
take good notes
When you sit down to study for a test, you should begin by:
a-collecting all of your materials.
b-setting specific study goals.
c-tuning out distractions - like TV, music, games, phone, and social media.
d-all of the above.
Which of the following is an example of active studying?
a-Reading a teacher-created study guide several times
b-Making flashcards to review difficult concepts and terms
c-reading a chapter in the on-line textbook
d-re-reading your notes from class
How can you become a more active learner?
a-Use memory games, like a mnemonic device
b-Write practice quiz questions for a family member or friend
c-Re-write notes so that your younger sibling or grandparent can understand
d-All of the above
Which of the following strategies would help you focus more and study less?
a-Turn off your phone, TV, and electronic devices
b-Listen to soft or acoustic music without lyrics
c-Study the harder things first, then move on to easier topics
d-All of the above
If you've tried all these things, what else can you do to improve your study skills?
a-Ask your teacher for help
b-Form a study group with friends
c-Participate more in class
d-All of the above
How do you know when you are finished studying?
a-You are tired and ready for bed
b-Your phone rings after 15 minutes - it's time for a reward
c-You have checked off all of your study goals
d-You've studied for 6 hours, so you deserve a gift.
The best students tend to:
a-choix de réponse
b-ask lots of questions - both of the teacher and themselves.
c-get plenty of sleep and make healthy choices.
d-actively participate everyday, even if isn't their personality.
e-take responsibility for their own learning.
Learning and intelligence are fixed, meaning that you're either born smart or you aren't.
a-TRUE
b-FALSE
If you've tried all these things, what else can you do to improve your study skills?
a-choix de réponse
b-Ask your teacher for help
c-Form a study group with friends
d-Participate more in class
e-All of the above