PACT PACT Study Skills

Question 1

Which study technique involves reviewing material at increasing intervals over time to improve long-term retention?

Accepted Answer

Spaced repetition

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Cramming

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Passive re-reading

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Highlighting only

Question 2

When taking notes during a lecture, which strategy is most effective for capturing key ideas?

Accepted Answer

Using your own words and abbreviations

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Writing down every word spoken

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Recording only page numbers

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Waiting until after class to write anything

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of creating a study schedule before an exam like the PACT?

Accepted Answer

To allocate time across subjects and avoid last-minute cramming

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To impress instructors

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To reduce the number of topics studied

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To track social activities

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the SQ3R reading method?

Accepted Answer

Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review

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Skim, Question, Read, Recite, Review

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Survey, Query, Revise, Recall, Restate

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Scan, Question, Repeat, Respond, Revise

Question 5

A student consistently scores low on multiple-choice tests despite knowing the material. Which strategy would most help?

Accepted Answer

Practicing process of elimination on answer choices

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Studying less material in greater depth

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Skipping difficult questions and not returning

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Only studying the night before

Question 6

What does the Pomodoro Technique recommend for managing study time?

Accepted Answer

Alternate 25-minute focused sessions with 5-minute breaks

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Study for 2 hours without breaks

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Study in a group for 90 minutes

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Review material only once per week