Academic and School Tests Academic and School Tests Test Preparation & Study Strategies

Question 1

Which study technique involves actively recalling information from memory rather than re-reading notes?

Accepted Answer

Retrieval practice

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Passive review

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Highlighting

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Summarizing

Question 2

The Pomodoro Technique recommends studying in focused intervals of how many minutes followed by a short break?

Accepted Answer

25 minutes

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15 minutes

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45 minutes

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60 minutes

Question 3

Which type of practice schedule has been shown by research to improve long-term retention compared to massed practice?

Accepted Answer

Spaced practice

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Blocked practice

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Intensive review

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Single-session cramming

Question 4

What does the acronym SQ3R stand for in the context of active reading strategies?

Accepted Answer

Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review

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Scan, Question, Read, Recite, Review

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Study, Question, Recall, Reflect, Revise

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Skim, Query, Read, Record, Revisit

Question 5

Which of the following is a metacognitive strategy that helps students assess their own understanding?

Accepted Answer

Self-explanation

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Copying notes verbatim

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Passive listening

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Color-coding textbooks

Question 6

When creating a study schedule for a major exam, which approach is generally most effective?

Accepted Answer

Distributing review sessions over several weeks

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Studying all material the night before

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Studying only your weakest areas once

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Reading the textbook cover to cover once