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Week 01: Academic Listening and Note-Taking Coursera Quiz Answers
Note-Taking Practice Quiz
Which of the following are good practices for taking lecture notes? Choose all that apply.
- Compare notes with classmates to make sure they are accurate.
- Make sure you understand any assignments, and ask the teacher if you don’t understand.
- Write down what the teacher writes on the board or highlights in a Powerpoint.
- If English is not your first language, translate the lecture into your own language.
- Pay attention to language, visual, and verbal cues that help you identify key points.
Which of the following are good practices for taking lecture notes? Choose all that apply.
- Write down what the teacher writes on the board or highlights in a Powerpoint.
- Review the notes from the previous lecture while you wait for class to begin.
- Write as fast as you can even if it is too messy to read later.
- If English is not your first language, translate the lecture into your own language.
- Compare notes with classmates to make sure they are accurate.
Cornell Note-Taking Practice Quiz
Which of the following should you write in the space on the left when taking Cornell notes? Check all that apply.
- details about the lecture
- study questions
- key vocabulary
When should you fill in the section at the bottom of the page when using a Cornell Notes template?
- before the lecture
- after the lecture
- during the lecture
Which of the following are good practices for taking notes during the lecture when using the Cornell Notes method? Check all that apply.
- close your eyes while listening
- don’t write things that are easy to understand
- indent the supporting details under each main point
- use lots of space on the page
Listening and Note-Taking Practice Quiz
What does the speaker think would make the audience relax as he begins his talk?
- Greeting the audience warmly and by saying “hello”
- Telling the audience how he was going to present his ideas
- Telling the audience that he was going to make it easy for them
What does the speaker want to show about a person with ADD when he shows this drawing?
- They need to take medication.
- They are very sensitive to everything that is around them.
- They can focus very well, as if looking through a tunnel.
As the speaker hugged people in his costume, he learned something amazing: “that all of us want to be loved.” How did he emphasize this point? (Choose two answers.)
- Saying “I learned something amazing”
- Saying this sentence in a louder voice
- Pausing for for 3 seconds before he shared what he realized.
In what order did the speaker list groups of people that understand how important it is to make an emotional connection with people?
- Non-profits, political institutions, businesses
- Businesses, non-profits, political institutions
- Political institutions, businesses, non-profits
True or False?
The speaker thinks social media is generally being used in a positive way.
- True
- False
What point was the speaker illustrating when he mentioned the topic of faith?
- That the stories are what people connect to and attact them to the faith
- That religion and faith rely on rules to keep people wrapped up and together
- That more people need to engage in a faith
Note-Taking 1 Graded Quiz
You should have already listened to the Note-Taking Practice 1 lecture. Use your notes to answer the questions.
- What is the topic of the lecture?
- Listening to lectures is difficult
- Characteristics of a lecture that makes comprehension difficult
- Understanding academic lectures
- Things that make lectures difficult to understand
True or false?
The topic of the lecture is characteristics of a learner that make comprehension of a lecture difficult.
- True
- False
Why did the speaker mention “the Freshman 15”?
- To give a specific example of what lecture complexity is
- To give a specific example of how the speaker delivers the lecture
- To teach students important cultural information in the United States
- To let students know it is normal to gain weight the first year of university
Based on the lecture, what statement would the speaker probably agree with?
- The characteristics of a lecture are more important than the characteristics of a learner when understanding a lecture.
- The most influential characteristic of a learner in how difficult a lecture is depends on the listening and note-taking strategies that a student uses.
- Although it seems difficult or impossible to improve listening skills, it can be done if you are disciplined and focuses.
Which of the following in NOT an example of how a speaker “delivers” a lecture?
- How loudly the speaker speaks
- How well the lecture is organized
- How clearly the speaker pronounces individual sounds
- The stress the speaker puts on individual words as well as in sentences
Which of these is mentioned as a strategy for effective listening in class?
- Having a rest after class.
- Reviewing notes after class.
The speaker gave the following example: “reviewing the lecture notes after class.” What idea does this example support?
- Lecture characteristics that affect the difficulty of understanding a lecture
- What to do after the lecture
- Strategies to help understand lectures
Week 02: : Academic Listening and Note-Taking Coursera Quiz Answers
Listening Strategies Practice Quiz
Let’s see how effective the notes that you took in the Listening Strategies lecture are. See if they can help you answer the following questions. If not, listen to that lecture again.
- What is the topic of the lecture?
- ways to make listening to a lecture easier
- how to listen carefully
- what to do during a lecture
How many main things were mentioned that listeners need to do DURING the lecture?
- 6
- 10
- 2
It is important to emphasize key vocabulary and information in your notes. Which of the following ways of emphasizing information were mentioned in the lecture?
- Circling the information
- Underlining it
- Highlighting it
- All of the above
Language Cues Practice Quiz
True or false?
Language cues show you how to pronounce a word.
- True
- False
What kind of information do language cues signal? Choose all that apply.
- the speaker’s opinion
- the meaning of the lecture
- change of topic
- an explanation of a word or concept
- important information
- the answers to test questions
Which of the following are examples of language cues? Choose all that apply.
- Let’s move on to…
- The weather is nice…
- The library is…
- Most importantly…
Listening and Note-Taking Practice Quiz
In the introduction, the speaker describes how he was as a child:
“If they told me I shouldn’t have done something, I thought, ‘Who says? Why?’ and they got me in trouble, just about all the time and I had a special preference for dismantling things and never putting them back together.”
How does this comment relate to the main idea of his talk?
- We need to show people who are in charge of us when they are not correct, as the student did in the speaker’s office.
- Children should be encouraged to take things around the house apart and to let them explore their curiosity.
- The speaker’s personality of questioning the way things are helps him to be the researching professor he is today.
In what order were the following people mentioned in the talk?
(note: This kind of question checks how well your notes are organized.)
- Channa Horowitz, the student who came into his office, Copernicus, June Wayne
- the student who came in his office, June Wayne, Channa Horowitz, Copernicus
- June Wayne, Channa Horowitz, the student who came in his office, Copernicus
- Copernicus, Channa Horowitz, June Wayne, the student who came in his office
Which statement do you think the speaker would probably NOT agree with?
- You can learn a lot from other people.
- You have to be willing to fail a number of times if you want to succeed.
- Following exactly what your parents tell you to do is the best way to become a scientist.
- People need to be more curious and ask more questions.
What does the speaker mean?
- Accomplishment means doing important things that people notice.
- The speaker will feel successful if someone puts a tile on a wall with his name on it.
- The speaker feel accomplished if some else cleans up the dust for him.
- The speaker will feel successful if his research about bubbles helps someone else to do something great, even if he is not remembered.
Check Your Understanding Practice Quiz
Where is one good place mentioned in the lecture to write down “housekeeping” items from the beginning of a lecture?
- in a calendar
- in your notes
- on your hand
True or false?
You should write down the hook of the lecture on the first page of your notes.
- True
- False
What kind of important information is often given in the introduction of a lecture? Choose all that apply.
- the organization of the lecture
- the topic of the lecture
- what time class will end
Listening to Introductions Practice Quiz
Why does Dr. Ferguson think it is important for everyone to learn about Earth System Science?
- Because she loves it so much
- Because the world needs to be more educated
- Because many of the world’s problems are related to Earth System Science
- Because population growth and environmental issues are popular topics
If you have a question about the lecture that you didn’t understand, where is it best to meet the professor?
- at her office hours
- at her home
- at the informal coffee hour
Which kind of information from the introduction does this clip mostly contain?
- housekeeping
- topic and organization
- hook
The professor thinks it is a good idea to take notes on your computer.
- True
- False
True or false?
Drawing pictures and putting them where you can see them often is one way of studying the lecture information.
- True
- False
What will be the organization of the lecture?
- chronological
- from place to place
- from least important points to most important points
Which kind of information from the introduction does the clip mostly contain?
- Housekeeping
- Topic and organization
- Hook
Note-Taking 2 Graded Quiz
After listening to the Note-Taking Practice 2 lecture, use your notes to answer the following questions.
According to the lecture, what are “learning styles”?
- Learning styles is the most popular way people learn.
- Kinesthetic is the most important learning style.
- Learning styles are the different ways that people learn best.
True or false?
The kinesthetic learning style is very familiar to people.
- True
- False
Based on the speaker’s explanation of how learners learn, which of the following would NOT be a good example of how kinesthetic learners learn best?
- Listening to your classmates summarize the lesson in a study group
- Writing a spelling word in a notebook 10 times
- Acting out a chapter of a history book
Out of the following characteristics of kinesthetic learners, which did the speaker mention first?
- Can sit still
- Learns best by doing
- Good sense of physical timing
- Very coordinated
The speaker mentioned “swiping” as an example for what idea?
- Study tools you can manipulate
- Games and apps
- Traditional ways of learning
- Taking notes and working through problems
Which of the following occupations do you think would NOT be best for a kinesthetic learner?
- Secretary
- Actor or actress
- Chef
- Jewelry maker
Which statement do you think the speaker would probably agree with?
- It is important for you to know how you learn best.
- The teacher is responsible for assigning homework that uses all learning styles.
- The ways that kinesthetic learners learn are not usually helpful to auditory and visual learners.
Language Cues Graded Quiz
What phrase did the professor use to give the topic of the class?
- “In this class you will learn . . .”
- “This class is about . . . .”
- “Today’s class is about . . . “
- “We are going to discuss . . . “
When will special relativity be discussed in the course?
- after the applications of General Relativity (GR)
- before the foundations of General Relativity (GR)
- at the end of the course
- in the beginning of the course
Which of the following topics will be presented third in the class?
- applications of General Relativity
- the foundations of General Relativity
- development of the general principle
- special relativity
What language cue was used to state that the aim of the class was to focus on fundamental issues and not practical applications of the theory?
- nevertheless
- but not
- however
- rather not
“Nevertheless” shows contrast; it shows something that is the opposite of what is being discussed. Why did the professor use the language cue “nevertheless” in the phrase “nevertheless there are some very important aspects of it like black holes . . . “ ?
- “Nevertheless” contrasts what is understood and what is not understood about black holes.
- It contrasts what General Relativity tells us about black holes and what it doesn’t tell us about black holes.
- Black holes are an application of the General Relativity theory and the phrase preceding “nevertheless” states that there will not be much time to discuss possible applications.
What language cue informs us that Einstein did not immediately get together with Marcel Grossman?
- right after
- until
- eventually
Week 03: Academic Listening and Note-Taking Coursera Quiz Answers
Note Taking 3 Graded Quiz Answers
Q1. After listening to the Note-Taking Practice 3 lecture, use your notes to answer the following questions.
What of the following topics does Dave NOT lecture on?
- Academic writing
- SAT (undergraduate entrance exam)
- University application process
- Culture shock
True or false?
Q2. The purpose of the Research Paragraph is to give specific examples of how the student and the university are a good match.
- True
- False
Q3. What is the purpose of the Research Paragraph?
- To show how the student and the university are good for each other
- To give examples of how perfect the student is
- To demonstrate strong research skills in the Statement of Purpose
True or false?
Q4. The Mission Statement is explains how the university, school, and program will meet their goals in the next 5 years.
- True
- False
Q5. In what order did the speaker mention the following topics?
- Curriculum, Faculty, Facilities, Mission Statement
- Facilities, Faculty, Curriculum, Mission Statement
- a. Mission Statement, Curriculum, Facilities, Faculty
- Mission Statement, Curriculum, Faculty, Facilities
Q6. The speaker said “I’m not talking about if they have a gym or a library” as he discussed what topic that could be included in the Research Paragraph?
- Facilities
- Mission Statement
- Curriculum
- Faculty
True or false?
Q7. The speaker uses language cues, visual cues, and verbal cues to make his points.
- True
- False
Q8. Which statement do you think the speaker would probably NOT agree with?
- You should not use your own positive qualities in the research paragraph.
- Your Research Paragraph should include information about the university that excites you.
- You should write a different research paragraph for each university that you apply to.
Week 04: Academic Listening and Note-Taking Coursera Quiz Answers
Note Taking 4 Graded Quiz Answers
Q1. After listening to the Note-Taking Practice 4 lecture, use your notes to answer the following questions.
Who would benefit from watching this video about Time Management?
- University students
- Grandparents
- Office workers
- Everyone . . . including those listed above
Out of the following concepts that were discussed in the talk, which was mentioned last?
- Identify what is most important to you
- Schedule mindless maintenance during “lazy” hours.
- Be realistic and kind to yourself.
- Know when you work best.
- Match important tasks to your “power hours”.
True or False?
Q3. When considering what is most important to you, you should think about solutions to the everyday expectations that make you worry and put these first into your calendar.
- True
- False
Q4. In the talk, the speaker gives the following examples: “Well, I have this test tomorrow,” or “I have this bill that is due on Friday.” Which of the five time management concepts was he talking about when he gave these examples?
- Identify what is most important to you.
- Be realistic and kind to yourself.
- Know when you work best.
- Match important tasks to your “power hours”.
- Schedule mindless maintenance during “lazy” hours.
Q5. What does the speaker mean when he says, “One of the biggest problems people have is that they are too ambitious.”
- People plan too much in their schedules.
- People these days have too many responsibilities and concerns.
- The long-term goals people make for themselves are too high.
Q6. Which of the following questions would not be appropriate to write in the “Questions/Main Ideas” column on a Cornell Note-taking form?
- Who need to know how to manage time?
- What are the five concepts of time management that are discussed in the lecture?
- Why do we need to learn to manage time?
- Why do most people have a hard time managing their time?
Q7. Which language cues did the speaker use?
- “It is like . . . “ (comparison)
- “Let’s call them . . . “
- “The last idea that I want to talk about is . . .”
- All of the above
Q8. Which statement do you think the speaker would probably agree with?
- Planning in social time with friends and family should be on the “most important” list.
- Among all people in the world, university students need to learn to manage their time the most.
- The harder that you work and the busier you are, the more you will train your body to be productive.
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