Kaplan Academic Support 5

Question 1

Kaplan's 'Picking Numbers' strategy in math involves what approach?

Accepted Answer

Substituting simple, concrete numbers for variables to test abstract algebraic relationships

Answer

Picking Numbers means substituting simple values (like 2 or 10) for variables to make abstract algebra concrete and testable.

Question 2

In Kaplan's reading strategy, what does it mean to 'paraphrase' a passage?

Accepted Answer

Restate the passage's meaning in your own words to confirm understanding

Answer

Paraphrasing in your own words confirms that you've genuinely understood the content rather than just read the words passively.

Question 3

When Kaplan discusses 'test-taking traps,' which of the following is a common trap on reading comprehension questions?

Accepted Answer

Selecting an answer that is true but does not answer the specific question asked

Answer

A common trap is selecting an answer that is factually accurate but doesn't answer the specific question being asked — always match the answer to the question's scope.

Question 4

Kaplan advises students to build 'test stamina' primarily by doing what?

Accepted Answer

Completing increasingly long practice sessions and full-length timed tests

Answer

Test stamina — the ability to maintain focus over several hours — is built through progressively longer practice sessions that simulate real exam length.

Question 5

In Kaplan's academic support system, 'metacognition' refers to what skill?

Accepted Answer

Thinking about your own thinking — monitoring your understanding and learning process

Answer

Metacognition is the ability to monitor and evaluate your own comprehension and learning strategies, which helps students self-correct and study more effectively.

(Kaplan) Kaplan Test Prep Practice Test

(Kaplan) Kaplan Test Prep Practice Test

Kaplan Academic Support 5