Question 1

Previewing is an important part of the active reading process because it

Accepted Answer

Previewing helps you get an overview or "big picture" of the material, allowing you to understand the structure and main ideas before reading in detail.

Question 2

What should you do first when previewing a chapter in a textbook?

Accepted Answer

Reading the title of the chapter gives you an initial understanding of the main topic and sets the context for the information you are about to preview.

Question 3

Cooper is skimming the chapter of his HVAC textbook and is focusing on the learning objectives, key terms, chapter headings, and subheadings. What is Cooper doing?

Accepted Answer

Cooper is previewing the chapter by looking at the learning objectives, key terms, chapter headings, and subheadings to get an overview of the content before reading it in detail.

Question 4

Which question should you ask yourself while previewing a chapter in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

Previewing a chapter is about setting objectives and understanding what you need to learn before you start reading in detail.

Question 5

Which type of map are you creating when you place the central idea of the chapter in a circle, then place secondary ideas on lines that extend outward from the circle?

Accepted Answer

A wheel map is characterized by a central idea in a circle with secondary ideas extending outward, resembling the spokes of a wheel.

Question 6

Which type of map are you creating when you put the main idea at the top, followed by supporting ideas on the second tier, and so forth?

Accepted Answer

A branching map is designed to visually organize thoughts, ideas, or concepts in a hierarchical structure, starting with a main idea at the top and branching out into supporting details or subtopics. This makes it an effective tool for outlining and organizing information in a clear, logical manner.

Question 7

Which is NOT a method of marking your textbook?

Accepted Answer

Outlining is not a method of marking directly in your textbook. It involves creating a summary or a structured overview of the text's content, usually done separately in a notebook or on a computer, rather than marking on the textbook itself.

Question 8

Tori has been reading her Introduction to Communication textbook but is having difficulty understanding the material. If Tori decides to use highlighting to help increase her comprehension as she reads, she should

Accepted Answer

Highlighting is most effective when the reader has a good understanding of the material, which can be achieved by reading the chapter thoroughly before deciding what is important enough to highlight. This approach helps in identifying key concepts and ideas after grasping the overall context.

Question 9

If highlighting is not helping you to be more active in your learning process as you read, instead you should try

Accepted Answer

Making margin notes or annotations encourages active engagement with the text, as it involves summarizing, questioning, and reflecting on the material, which can enhance understanding and retention.

Question 10

Which factor is LEAST likely to affect your ability to concentrate and understand the material in a chapter?

Accepted Answer

The organization of the chapter is least likely to affect concentration and understanding compared to personal factors like time of day, interest, and energy level.

Question 11

Ben, Sue, Dan, and Kayla are taking Russian History together and decided to form a study group. Their instructor recently assigned them to read a chapter in their textbook. Which member of the study group is reading with concentration?

Accepted Answer

Kayla is in a quiet environment specifically to focus on reading, indicating she is concentrating on the task.

Question 12

When reading the textbook, it is recommended that you

Accepted Answer

Reading in blocks of time with short breaks in between is a recommended strategy known as the Pomodoro Technique. It helps maintain focus and retention by preventing fatigue and overloading of information.

Question 13

If you're having trouble concentrating or staying awake while reading, it would be MOST appropriate to

Accepted Answer

Taking a quick walk can help increase blood flow and re-energize the body, making it easier to concentrate and stay awake.

Question 14

It is MOST important to ask yourself which question when monitoring your comprehension as you read?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring comprehension involves actively checking if you understand the material as you read.

Question 15

Which step of the four-step plan for active reading involves looking through the assigned reading again?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing involves looking through the assigned reading again to reinforce understanding and retention.

Question 16

How often is it recommended that you aim to review the material from each chapter?

Accepted Answer

Every week is the recommended frequency for reviewing material from each chapter to enhance retention and understanding.

Question 17

Which study tool would be MOST helpful if you were trying to learn new words so you could expand your vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

Flash cards are a highly effective tool for memorizing and learning new vocabulary because they allow for repetitive, spaced repetition of words and their meanings, which is crucial for vocabulary acquisition.

Question 18

After looking up the meaning of a new word featured in your textbook, to remember it you should

Accepted Answer

The answer of After looking up the meaning of a...

Question 19

Last week, Victor came down with a stomach virus and was too sick to go to his Chemistry class or do his homework for a few days. Now he is behind in his reading and isn't sure what he should do. Which strategy would be LEAST helpful to Victor in the long run?

Accepted Answer

Skipping the material he missed would likely leave gaps in his understanding, which could hinder his progress in the class since many subjects build on previous knowledge.

Question 20

Which technique can help you cover a course's content more quickly if you fall behind?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which technique can help you cover a...

Quiz 6: Reading to Learn