Deck 8: Reading Effectively

Question 1

What does it mean if you finish reading the words on a page and realize you have no idea what you've been reading?

A) You should move on and read the next page.
B) You're not in the right frame of mind.
C) The material is too advanced for college-level students.
D) You're not reading the information quickly enough.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Where is the best place to read?

A) at your desk during class
B) an area comfortable enough to sleep
C) anywhere you can easily chat with others
D) a location that improves your focus

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Felina must read the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy for her literature class. The novel is over one thousand pages long, and Felina will need to read over one hundred pages a week to keep up with the class. What is Felina's best strategy for making reading assignments manageable?

A) reading all of the assigned chapters in one session
B) doing half of the assigned reading in the morning and half in the evening
C) reading one or two chapters a few times a day
D) reading the entire book in one marathon session

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which statement is a benefit of breaking reading assignments down into chunks?

A) It makes it easier to check your understanding of the reading.
B) It helps you finish reading the material more quickly.
C) It allows you to continue moving forward even if you aren't retaining what you read.
D) It gives you more time in your week to deal with other tasks.

Question 5

If you find that you're not retaining the material you are reading during a study session, you should

A) continue reading and look for clues that provide context.
B) stop reading and try again later in the day.
C) immediately go back and reread the material until you have it memorized.
D) read until the material sinks in.

Question 6

Carter is rereading the assigned chapters in his algebra textbook yet again. No matter how many times he reads them, though, he just doesn't understand what they mean. What would be the wisest course of action for Carter?

A) Stop taking notes while reading and instead focus solely on the book.
B) Skip ahead to the next chapter to see how it relates to earlier chapters.
C) E-mail his instructor to get help with the material.
D) Hold off on reading until the late evening hours.

Question 7

What should you do if you find that it's taking you longer than expected to get through a reading?

A) Ask the instructor to modify the reading schedule for the class.
B) Skim through the assigned pages rather than read them word-for-word.
C) Focus on reading faster so you can finish reading on schedule.
D) Give yourself more time in the future for similar types of reading.

Question 8

Reading effectively means

A) highlighting something in every paragraph.
B) retaining what you have read.
C) scanning the text.
D) ignoring your personal opinions.

Question 9

You should _____ when scanning a chapter in your textbook before reading it.

A) count the number of pages
B) look for section titles
C) identify any spelling errors
D) highlight images

Question 10

Scanning a chapter before you read it

A) makes you more familiar with the material before you start reading.
B) eliminates the need to read the material closely.
C) will allow you to read the substance of the chapter more quickly.
D) eliminates the urge to learn the material sequentially.

Question 11

What is the first step of engaging with your reading as a critical thinker?

A) Think about the big picture.
B) Personalize the text.
C) Ask questions frequently.
D) React as you read.

Question 12

What is one question you should ask yourself as you read a chapter in your textbook?

A) Is the material in this chapter likely to be on the test?
B) Did the author make any errors in spelling or grammar?
C) What evidence supports the argument?
D) How long will it take me to finish this chapter?

Question 13

After reacting as you read, the next step in the process of engaging with your reading is to

A) ask what's missing.
B) ask questions frequently.
C) personalize the text.
D) think about the big picture.

Question 14

_____ is the last step of engaging with your reading as a critical thinker.

A) Asking what's missing
B) Personalizing the text
C) Reacting as you read
D) Thinking about the big picture

Question 15

As Bobbi reads a chapter in her public health textbook, she comes across a passage that doesn't make sense to her. She wants to use a symbol to indicate in her notes that she doesn't understand the material and remind her to ask the instructor for clarification. Which symbol should Bobbi use to indicate in her notes that she doesn't understand the passage?

A) exclamation point
B) arrow
C) circle
D) question mark

Question 16

You should use _____ in your notes to indicate aspects of text that connect in some way.

A) arrows
B) parentheses
C) question marks
D) exclamation points

Question 17

Which statement about taking notes is accurate?

A) While taking notes you should aim to write down everything your instructor says.
B) Studying the reading for tests won't take as long if you take notes while reading.
C) Taking notes decreases the amount of time you need to get through a reading.
D) Taking time to write down your questions is not advisable.

Question 18

Most of Tyler's classes this term are humanities courses, but he is also taking chemistry. What must Tyler do while reading his chemistry textbook that he doesn't have to do while reading the textbooks in his humanities courses?

A) scan the assigned chapter before he begins reading it
B) take notes on the reading, using symbols to indicate connections between ideas
C) think about his reactions to the material that he reads
D) practice the concepts through problem sets and exercises

Question 19

Why should you discuss the assigned reading with other students?

A) You won't have to read the material as closely as you would if you were working alone.
B) You'll be more likely to notice if you don't fully understand something in the reading.
C) Most instructors require students to discuss the material with one another outside of class.
D) Most textbooks present information in a manner that can be understood only through discussion.

Question 20

Bianca is taking a statistics course this term, but she has been struggling with the reading assignments. No matter how hard she tries, she simply can't stay focused while reading the textbook. She has a meeting with her instructor during office hours this week. What should Bianca do during the meeting with her instructor?

A) Suggest that her difficulty with the material is likely due to the instructor's teaching style.
B) Ask the instructor to grade exams on a curve to improve her chances of passing.
C) Be honest about her difficulty staying focused while reading.
D) State that she's not having trouble with the reading; she just needs to study more.

Question 21

College reading is usually more dense than the reading you did in high school.

Question 22

With any assignment in college, your mindset matters because it will influence the level of concentration and focus you're able to give.

Question 23

If you stop after doing some reading and realize that you haven't retained much of what you've read, you should continue and try harder to concentrate.

Question 24

In college, effective reading means reading the words and moving along.

Question 25

Before you begin to read, you should ask yourself where the reading fits into the course as a whole.

Question 26

Taking critical thinking notes as you read will help you fully engage yourself while reading.

Question 27

You should use similar strategies to critically engage with the material in textbooks for classes in different fields.

Question 28

The more information you highlight while reading, the better.

Question 29

Joining a reading group can help you to better understand the material you read in your textbook.

Question 30

It is appropriate to ask instructors why they assigned a reading.

Question 31

How can a planner and daily to-do list help you read more effectively?

Question 32

What should you do when evaluating information as you read?

Question 33

List three questions you should ask yourself after completing a reading to ensure you understand it?

Question 34

Identify three ways that talking about what you read helps you understand it.

Question 35

Why is it a good idea to create review questions?

Question 36

Describe when and where you usually complete reading assignments for your classes; then discuss the pros and cons of your choices, both timing and location.

Question 37

What does it mean to think about the big picture as you read, and why is it important to do so? Include examples in your response to support your position.

Question 38

Describe five types of symbols you might use when taking notes while reading, and explain the benefits of each. Include examples in your response.

Question 39

Imagine that you are having difficulty understanding the material that an instructor assigned you to read. Describe three strategies you would use to help make sense of the reading, and include examples to support your response.