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Mini-Quiz: Texting During Class

by Ron Kurtus (updated 28 February 2022)

Take this Mini-quiz to check your understanding of the lesson material.

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1. What is an advantage of texting in class?

The teacher can see how clever you are

You can communicate with a friend in a different class

All the other students are doing it

2. Why shouldn't you text during an exam?

You may not be able to contact your friends if they are takinig tests too

Your parents may be busy at that time

It is cheating and you may get caught and punished

3. What advantage is there not to text in class?

If you pay attention, your homework will be easier

Your battery will not wear down

No one will want to borrow your device

If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a Champion in Getting Good Grades. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.

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Don't let yourself down

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Resources and references

Ron Kurtus' Credentials

Websites

Texting in the Classroom: Not Just a Distraction - From Edutopia

Texting in class getting out of hand - From NorthJersey.com

College Kids Often Feel Guilty About Texting in Class - From HealthFinder.gov

Students Say Professors Would Be Shocked at the Number of Texts Sent During Class - From GeekSugar.com

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Getting Good Grades

Mini-Quiz: Texting During Class:

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Good Grades topics

• Overview of Getting Good Grades

Seeking good grades

• Reasons to Seek Good Grades
• Factors in Determining Your Grades
• Having Fun in School
• Reasons Students Get Poor Grades
• Avoid Getting Failing Grades
• Cheating to Get a Better Grade

Absorbing information

• Taking Notes in Class
• Taking Notes with Graphical Outlines
• Texting During Class
• Learn From Observing Others
• Learn by Teaching Others

Dealing with teachers

• When the Teacher is a Jerk
• Getting a Good Teacher
• Class Participation Improves Your Grades

Doing your homework

• Purpose of Homework
• Zip Through Your Homework
• Getting Your Homework Done
• Doing Homework with Friends
• Plagiarism Can Lower Your Grade

Using important skills

• Special Homework Skills
• Reading Faster
• Writing Clearly
• Speak to Your Class with Confidence
• Researching Information

Knowing how to take tests

• Be Good at Taking Tests
• Practice Taking Tests
• Preparing to Take a Test
• Mental Process in Preparing for a Test
• Avoid Goofing Up Tests
• Preparing for the Final Exams

Overcoming problems in school

• Being Bullied Can Affect Your Grades
• Protecting Your Books from Thieves
• Characteristics of Hyperactive Students
• Harness Your Hyperactivity

Having champion attitudes

• Become a Champion Student
• Three Levels of a Champion Student
• Being Healthy
• Being Knowledgeable
• Striving for Excellence
• Being Valuable
• Having Good Character in School

Misc. tools

• Speech Writing Aid
• Why Learn a Foreign Language
• Educational Discount on Software

Also see

• Good Grades Survey Results
• Succeed with Good Character
• Succeed in Physical Science
• Succeed in Writing

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