Question 1

Match the explanation with the appropriate Key Term.

Characteristics of the low-performing student

Characteristics of the mixed-quality student

Characteristics of the high-performing student

Characteristics of the exemplary student

Assumptions of science

Point of view of history

Purpose of business

Inferences of psychology

Purpose of philosophy

Information of sociology

Assumptions of biochemistry

Implications of biology

Point of view of ecology

Concepts of aerospace engineering

Information of electrical engineering

A.Plants and animals function in relationship with one action within their habitats. They need to be in balance for the earth to be healthy and sustainable.

B.Experimental and computational data, legacy designs, regulatory requirements, and mission needs

C.Limited and superficial knowledge of the course material that fails to comprehend basic principles and concepts

D.Raises important questions and uses language to reveal significant insight

E.Consistently demonstrates clear reasoning and problem solving but sometimes lacks significant insight. Shows a commitment to critical thinking

F.Demonstrates clear reasoning and problem solving, but only inconsistently. Often resort to simple memorization of course material

G.Judgements about the function or dysfunction of human behavior

H.The techniques of chemistry are the most appropriate for the study of life at the molecular level. Enzyme reactions are crucial for understanding life.

I.The knowledge to understand, maintain, and protect forms of life.

J.There are laws at work in the physical world that can be understood through systematic experimentation and observation

K.Living a reflective and rational life

L.Looking at the past as something that can be understood through study and interpretation from many perspectives

M.Data about human groups, including the characteristics they share and do not share

N.Achieving maximum profit with minimal expenditure

O.Newtonian mechanics; conservation of mass, momentum and energy; aerodynamics; propulsion

Question 2 : Describe what you believe are the key differences between the low-performing student and the exemplary student. What is the most important thing low-performing students can do to improve their performance?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 3 : Describe one of Paul and Elder's ideas for improving one's studies. Explain how you plan to implement this idea in your own studies.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.