Stanford Achievement Study Skills and Reference Materials Flashcards
6 cards from real Stanford Achievement Test practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Stanford Achievement Study Skills and Reference Materials flashcards as text
What is the purpose of a table of contents in a book?
Answer: To show chapter titles and page numbers for quick navigation
A table of contents lists chapter or section titles with their page numbers, helping readers quickly locate specific parts of a book.
In which part of a book would you find definitions of key terms?
Answer: Glossary
A glossary is found at the back of a book and provides definitions of important or specialized terms used in the text.
What does the index of a book help you find?
Answer: Where specific topics or terms are discussed in the book
The index is an alphabetical list at the back of a book showing page numbers where specific topics, names, or terms are mentioned.
Which study strategy involves writing the main idea and supporting details in a visual diagram?
Answer: Graphic organizer
A graphic organizer visually arranges main ideas and supporting details, helping students organize and remember information.
What is 'skimming' a text?
Answer: Quickly reading to get the general idea
Skimming means reading quickly by looking at headings, topic sentences, and key words to get the general idea without reading every word.
What information does a bibliography or works cited page provide?
Answer: A list of sources the author used or referenced
A bibliography or works cited page lists all the sources an author referenced while writing, giving credit to original sources.
How this page was made: written with AI tools and published by Nathan Beja, founder of Practice Test Geeks, who is responsible for its content. Exam facts are checked against the official sources listed below. Not reviewed by a subject-matter expert. Editorial policy
Sources & references
Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy
- pearsonassessments.com — Test delivery, eligibility, exam format, score release, time limit · verified Oct 2026