A&L Q&A
John earns an A in his math course. How many quality points is John's A
worth? - (correct answer)4
Ray is a politics major. He becomes involved with the campus student
government. How will this benefit Ray? - (correct answer)He will gain experience for his
resume.
The research of Robert Sternberg and Carol Dweck agree on which point? - (correct
answer)It is possible to increase one's intelligence with focused effort.
What is the most significant way in which college culture differs from high
school culture? - (correct answer)Instructors expect more out-of-class learning in
college than in high
school.
Which attitude is a student most likely to experience in college? - (correct
answer)Students take responsibility for their own learning.
Which college document gives due dates for specific assignments and
tests? - (correct answer)Class syllabus
Which college resource tells about special events on campus? - (correct answer)Bulletin
boards
Which of the following is NOT part of the GRIT advantage? - (correct answer)Style
Which student shows maturity after receiving negative feedback from an
instructor? Jennifer thinks, I studied a lot. I should drop this class. Mark
,thinks, I'm not learning anything. That instructor is no good. Stephan thinks,
I'm not good at science, so this grade is understandable. Yolanda thinks, I
need help. I'd better find a tutor. - (correct answer)Yolanda
Who is best able to help students choose a major? - (correct answer)Academic
counselors
Finn has set a goal to increase his average grade in math to 80. Each
Tuesday, his instructor hands back the papers he turned in the previous
Thursday. This means Tuesdays are a particularly good time to _______. - (correct
answer)Compare his progress with his goals
GRIT stand for? - (correct answer)Resilience
Joanna enjoys her own company. She often reflects on ways to improve the lives of her
friends and family. She loves to write about her feelings and to
read about the lives of others. Based on the scenario, which career would
be good for Joanna? - (correct answer)Because of her strong intrapersonal intelligence,
Joanna could be a
journalist.
Regina's goal is to complete her AA in International Studies. How can
Regina accelerate the time frame for her goal? - (correct answer)Increase her schedule
from three to four courses per term.
To get to know the two co-workers I spend the most time with, I will invite
them to two get-togethers per month. - (correct answer)friendship
What is Patty's personal mission statement missing? - (correct answer)
, What study strategy can Lily use that will help her memorize her business
vocabulary list? - (correct answer)Repeat the words aloud and their meanings several
times
Which activity can distract a college student from his or her goals? - (correct
answer)Visiting with friends from high school
Which activity is ideal for a kinesthetic learner? - (correct answer)Conducting an
experiment
Which career is directly related to a strong visual-spatial intelligence? - (correct
answer)Fashion designer
Brian grew up in a violent neighborhood and believes that only the police
should have weapons. Donna grew up in the country enjoying family hunting
trips. The students are having a heated debate about gun control in class.
How should the students handle their different viewpoints? - (correct answer)move
beyond their feelings
Julio and Ryan are working on a project together.
Julio (age 19): full-time student government, lives with his parents, political
science major.
Ryan (age 33): works full-time, returning student, computer programming
major
Julio and Ryan are having difficulty scheduling meetings to work together. Which
response shows the most effective communication? - (correct answer)Julio says, "I am
a little stressed about our schedule conflicts. Can
we work on the project over the phone tonight?"
John earns an A in his math course. How many quality points is John's A
worth? - (correct answer)4
Ray is a politics major. He becomes involved with the campus student
government. How will this benefit Ray? - (correct answer)He will gain experience for his
resume.
The research of Robert Sternberg and Carol Dweck agree on which point? - (correct
answer)It is possible to increase one's intelligence with focused effort.
What is the most significant way in which college culture differs from high
school culture? - (correct answer)Instructors expect more out-of-class learning in
college than in high
school.
Which attitude is a student most likely to experience in college? - (correct
answer)Students take responsibility for their own learning.
Which college document gives due dates for specific assignments and
tests? - (correct answer)Class syllabus
Which college resource tells about special events on campus? - (correct answer)Bulletin
boards
Which of the following is NOT part of the GRIT advantage? - (correct answer)Style
Which student shows maturity after receiving negative feedback from an
instructor? Jennifer thinks, I studied a lot. I should drop this class. Mark
,thinks, I'm not learning anything. That instructor is no good. Stephan thinks,
I'm not good at science, so this grade is understandable. Yolanda thinks, I
need help. I'd better find a tutor. - (correct answer)Yolanda
Who is best able to help students choose a major? - (correct answer)Academic
counselors
Finn has set a goal to increase his average grade in math to 80. Each
Tuesday, his instructor hands back the papers he turned in the previous
Thursday. This means Tuesdays are a particularly good time to _______. - (correct
answer)Compare his progress with his goals
GRIT stand for? - (correct answer)Resilience
Joanna enjoys her own company. She often reflects on ways to improve the lives of her
friends and family. She loves to write about her feelings and to
read about the lives of others. Based on the scenario, which career would
be good for Joanna? - (correct answer)Because of her strong intrapersonal intelligence,
Joanna could be a
journalist.
Regina's goal is to complete her AA in International Studies. How can
Regina accelerate the time frame for her goal? - (correct answer)Increase her schedule
from three to four courses per term.
To get to know the two co-workers I spend the most time with, I will invite
them to two get-togethers per month. - (correct answer)friendship
What is Patty's personal mission statement missing? - (correct answer)
, What study strategy can Lily use that will help her memorize her business
vocabulary list? - (correct answer)Repeat the words aloud and their meanings several
times
Which activity can distract a college student from his or her goals? - (correct
answer)Visiting with friends from high school
Which activity is ideal for a kinesthetic learner? - (correct answer)Conducting an
experiment
Which career is directly related to a strong visual-spatial intelligence? - (correct
answer)Fashion designer
Brian grew up in a violent neighborhood and believes that only the police
should have weapons. Donna grew up in the country enjoying family hunting
trips. The students are having a heated debate about gun control in class.
How should the students handle their different viewpoints? - (correct answer)move
beyond their feelings
Julio and Ryan are working on a project together.
Julio (age 19): full-time student government, lives with his parents, political
science major.
Ryan (age 33): works full-time, returning student, computer programming
major
Julio and Ryan are having difficulty scheduling meetings to work together. Which
response shows the most effective communication? - (correct answer)Julio says, "I am
a little stressed about our schedule conflicts. Can
we work on the project over the phone tonight?"
