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Technology (continued) objective questions, 193, 206–209 Tutoring, 72
learned optimism in, 13–15, 216, preparation for, 192–197, 207 Twitter, 308
319–320 study strategies, 195–196 2Kool, 90–91
problem solving and, 96–98 study time, 197 Typology, 59–60
thinking skills in, 7–9 subjective questions, 193, 206, 209–214
wheel of, 24–25, 322–323 test anxiety, 198–202 Unconstructive criticism, 232
Suicide, 254 test day strategies, 200, 202–203 Understanding, in listening process, 142,
Summaries, of reading material, 183–184 test types, 193, 206–214 144
Supplemental instruction, 169 time management, 197, 202–203, 210 U.S. Department of Education, 285–286
Support system Text tabs, 118 U.S. Employment Opportunities, 310
need-specif c off ces, 308 Themes, 87, 124
for note-taking, 146 Thinker personality dimension, 61, 63, 64, VAK/VARK questionnaire, 59
for study, 168–169, 178 66, 67, 229, 303 Values, 28–30
support groups, 168–169, 262 Thinking skills, 79–105 developing and changing, 29
Surveying, in SQ3R reading strategy, analytical/critical. See Analytical/critical exploring, 29
112–114 thinking skills life experience and, 29–30
Switchtasking, 44–46, 142 assessing, 23–24, 80, 322–323 in personal mission, 31
Syllabus, 109, 193 balance in, 98–101 sources of, 28
creative. See Creative thinking skills Verbal-linguistic intelligence, 57, 60, 66,
Tables, in note-taking, 154 in goal management, 7–9 69, 113, 147, 177, 207, 231, 248,
Tasks, long-term goals and, 39 higher-level, 4 280, 302
Taylor, William M., 11–12, 12n metacognition, 54 Verbal signposts, 143
Teaching styles, 63–65, 145–148, 150 nature of thinking, 81–82 Virtual meetings, 234
Teamwork practical. See Practical thinking skills Visual aids
collaboration skills, 90, 234 problem solving, 96–98 presentation, 235
conf ict management, 238–240 questioning, 80–82 in reading process, 125
in creativity, 90 of successful intelligence, 7 visual images as mnemonic devices,
goals, 234 Think links, 75–77, 152–153 180, 181
leadership skills, 234 Thrive.com, 279 Visual-spatial intelligence, 57, 60, 66, 69,
meetings, 234 Time alone, in creativity, 89 113, 147, 154–155, 177, 207, 231,
personality and, 68 Time frame, in SMART goals, 33 248, 280, 302
study groups, 168–169, 178 Timelines, in note-taking, 154 Vocabulary
Technology Time management, 4, 35–46 credit/debit card, 289
academic integrity and, 11–13, 204 calendars, 40 dictionary in developing, 111
assistive technology devices, 144 f nancial literacy, 276 expanding course, 111
in budgeting process, 277, 279 goals, 33, 39 Vocational Preference Inventory
communication, 236–237 limit setting, 43–44 (VPI), 301
dangers online, 236–237, 289–290, multitasking myth, 44–46, 142 Volunteering, 305
308, 309 needs assessment, 36
digital revolution, 4 planners, 37, 194 Wants, needs versus, 275–276
identity theft, 289–290 preferences, 35, 42 Wellness, 245–271
information literacy, 126–130 priorities, 37, 39–40 addiction, 257, 262
information search, 127 procrastination, 42–43, 315 alcohol use, 253, 257, 259,
Internet searches, 127–130, 309–310 schedules, 35, 37–39, 40–41, 42, 194, 262, 266
machine-scored tests, 202 234 drug use, 259–261, 262, 266
in note-taking process, 155 in stress management, 41 sexual assault, 266–268
personality and, 67–68 study skill, 110, 167–168, 172, 194 sexual decisions, 262–268
phishing scams, 289 in taking tests, 197, 202–203, 210 stress management, 246–256
reading online materials, 125–126 test preparation, 197 tobacco use, 257–259, 260
study group use, 169 in test taking, 197 Westside Test Anxiety Scale, 201
in study process, 175 time traps, 42–46 “What if” questions, 91
taking control of, 110 to-do lists, 39–40 Wheel of successful intelligence, 24–25,
21st century skills, 5, 6 Time traps, 42–46 322–323
Test anxiety, 198–202 Timm, Paul, 37 Working at school, 282–283, 305
assessing, 201 T-note format, 151–152 Wozniak, Steve, 89
math anxiety, 200 Tobacco use, 257–259, 260 WriteCheck, 11
returning student, 200–202 To-do lists, 39–40 Writing skills
sources, 198–199 Topic sentence, 118 job search cover letter, 310–312
test time strategies, 200 Torres, Bimmer, 91 in mathematics and science, 123
Test taking, 191–219. See also Assessment Transferable skills, 305 résumé, 310–312, 313
academic integrity, 203–205 TransUnion, 291 as study skill, 123, 173–174
assessing, 192 Trelease, Jim, 317 for test anxiety, 200
essay exams, 193, 209–214 True-or-false questions, 208
f nal exams, 197 Trust, 10 Yahoo!, 129
information gathering, 193 Turnitin.com, 11 Yuen, Lenora, 43

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