Col 103 Midterm Review QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(SCORED A+)
A(n) ____student is one how is around eighteen years old and has just graduated
from high school. - ANSWERtraditional
Which groups include the very important people you will likely meet in college? -
ANSWERStudents and instructors
Which is NOT a sign that you are thriving in college and life? - ANSWERYou reach
only the goals that others have set for you
What is one benefit of attending office hours? - ANSWERIt shows initiative and helps
you make connections with instructors
What challenge would adult and returning students face that eighteen year old
college students would not? - ANSWERThey may experience a lack of freedom
Sophia is signing up for her first college classes in several years—she took time off
after her freshman year to get married and have kids, and she is worried that she
won't be able to keep up with the younger students in her classes. What advantage
does Sophia have over the other, more traditional students in her classes? -
ANSWERShe has more life experience, which instructors often respect
Anna isn't sure about which major to choose, so she has scheduled a meeting with
her academic advisor to discuss which courses she should consider registering for
and which major might be most appropriate for her. She is a little nervous about the
meeting because she has never met with an academic advisor before. What can
Anna do to ensure that her meeting is a valuable experience? - ANSWERmap out
her time frame and goals
Howie could not be in class to turn in his homework, but he talked to his instructor
and she told him it was fine to send it in via e-mail. Howie was therefore upset to
discover that he had received no points for that day's assignment. His instructor said
she didn't notice his e-mail in her inbox. What should Howie have put in his subject
line to ensure it was seen? - ANSWERHowie Johnson, Literature 101 homework,
9/5/2014
Cady is unsure of what she wants to do in the future, what steps she should take,
and why she is attending college. College is very different from what she had
expected, and she finds herself considering dropping out. Before making a final
decision, Cady considers the benefits she will receive from a college education.
Which of the following is the MOST important benefit that Cady should consider? -
ANSWERHer experiences will help her define and achieve her purpose
Which statement BEST describes how college differs from high school? -
ANSWERYou will probably be part of a more diverse student body
, Our previous environments and experiences with others help shape our positive and
negative________ - ANSWERattitudes
The desire inside yourself to achieve something is referred to as_______ -
ANSWERintrinsic motivation
Optimistic people __________ - ANSWERlook on the bright side of problems
Developing coping mechanisms and life skills leads to ________ -
ANSWERresilience
How does a growth mindset differ from a fixed mindset? - ANSWERYou are willing to
try new approaches and believe you can change
Which is a component to building resilience? - ANSWERDeveloping a positive view
of yourself
Mindy is a first year college student who has been having a tough time the past few
weeks. Her grades have not been as high as she'd expected, and she broke up with
her boyfriend after finding out he was seeing someone else on the side. Now she's
feeling depressed and having trouble getting motivated to study and go out with her
friends. What does Mindy need to do to regain her motivation? - ANSWERThink
about ways she has overcome similar challenges in the past
Which of these are commonly found on an academic calendar? - ANSWERAdd/drop
dealines
Stephanie has a large, complex assignment due in two weeks for her biology class.
She is not sure how best to tackle completing it on time. What will NOT help
Stephanie finish her project on time? - ANSWERPutting it off until next week - one
week is plenty of time to finish
How often should you check your calendar? - ANSWERonce or twice each day
A good time manager allows for emergencies by ______ - ANSWERfinishing
assignments before actual due dates
Gene and Patty were assigned to be partners for a class project and needed to meet
sometime soon to discuss the project. Patty said that Friday evening was the best
time for her, but Gene suggested they meet another time because he was planning
to go out with his friends that night. Then Patty explained that Friday was the only
evening that she didn't have a night class. Gene thought about it for a moment and
then agreed to meet Patty on Friday evening. Which skill did Gene use when making
his decision? - ANSWEREmpathy
What do resilient students do after having a negative experience? - ANSWERTry to
learn from it
ANSWERS(SCORED A+)
A(n) ____student is one how is around eighteen years old and has just graduated
from high school. - ANSWERtraditional
Which groups include the very important people you will likely meet in college? -
ANSWERStudents and instructors
Which is NOT a sign that you are thriving in college and life? - ANSWERYou reach
only the goals that others have set for you
What is one benefit of attending office hours? - ANSWERIt shows initiative and helps
you make connections with instructors
What challenge would adult and returning students face that eighteen year old
college students would not? - ANSWERThey may experience a lack of freedom
Sophia is signing up for her first college classes in several years—she took time off
after her freshman year to get married and have kids, and she is worried that she
won't be able to keep up with the younger students in her classes. What advantage
does Sophia have over the other, more traditional students in her classes? -
ANSWERShe has more life experience, which instructors often respect
Anna isn't sure about which major to choose, so she has scheduled a meeting with
her academic advisor to discuss which courses she should consider registering for
and which major might be most appropriate for her. She is a little nervous about the
meeting because she has never met with an academic advisor before. What can
Anna do to ensure that her meeting is a valuable experience? - ANSWERmap out
her time frame and goals
Howie could not be in class to turn in his homework, but he talked to his instructor
and she told him it was fine to send it in via e-mail. Howie was therefore upset to
discover that he had received no points for that day's assignment. His instructor said
she didn't notice his e-mail in her inbox. What should Howie have put in his subject
line to ensure it was seen? - ANSWERHowie Johnson, Literature 101 homework,
9/5/2014
Cady is unsure of what she wants to do in the future, what steps she should take,
and why she is attending college. College is very different from what she had
expected, and she finds herself considering dropping out. Before making a final
decision, Cady considers the benefits she will receive from a college education.
Which of the following is the MOST important benefit that Cady should consider? -
ANSWERHer experiences will help her define and achieve her purpose
Which statement BEST describes how college differs from high school? -
ANSWERYou will probably be part of a more diverse student body
, Our previous environments and experiences with others help shape our positive and
negative________ - ANSWERattitudes
The desire inside yourself to achieve something is referred to as_______ -
ANSWERintrinsic motivation
Optimistic people __________ - ANSWERlook on the bright side of problems
Developing coping mechanisms and life skills leads to ________ -
ANSWERresilience
How does a growth mindset differ from a fixed mindset? - ANSWERYou are willing to
try new approaches and believe you can change
Which is a component to building resilience? - ANSWERDeveloping a positive view
of yourself
Mindy is a first year college student who has been having a tough time the past few
weeks. Her grades have not been as high as she'd expected, and she broke up with
her boyfriend after finding out he was seeing someone else on the side. Now she's
feeling depressed and having trouble getting motivated to study and go out with her
friends. What does Mindy need to do to regain her motivation? - ANSWERThink
about ways she has overcome similar challenges in the past
Which of these are commonly found on an academic calendar? - ANSWERAdd/drop
dealines
Stephanie has a large, complex assignment due in two weeks for her biology class.
She is not sure how best to tackle completing it on time. What will NOT help
Stephanie finish her project on time? - ANSWERPutting it off until next week - one
week is plenty of time to finish
How often should you check your calendar? - ANSWERonce or twice each day
A good time manager allows for emergencies by ______ - ANSWERfinishing
assignments before actual due dates
Gene and Patty were assigned to be partners for a class project and needed to meet
sometime soon to discuss the project. Patty said that Friday evening was the best
time for her, but Gene suggested they meet another time because he was planning
to go out with his friends that night. Then Patty explained that Friday was the only
evening that she didn't have a night class. Gene thought about it for a moment and
then agreed to meet Patty on Friday evening. Which skill did Gene use when making
his decision? - ANSWEREmpathy
What do resilient students do after having a negative experience? - ANSWERTry to
learn from it
