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The basics

What does GPA stand for?

AnswerGrade point average

GPA averages your course grades.

What is a syllabus?

AnswerAn outline of a course's topics and requirements

The syllabus lays out what a course covers.

Going deeper

Harvard, the oldest institution of higher learning in the US, was founded in which year?

Answer1636

Harvard was founded in 1636 in Massachusetts.

In Cornell note-taking, what goes in the section at the bottom of the page?

AnswerA summary

The Cornell method uses cues, notes and a summary.

What year of study is a sophomore?

AnswerSecond year

Sophomore is the second year of high school or college.

Expert level

What does summa cum laude mean?

AnswerWith highest honor

Summa cum laude is the top Latin honor.

What does the testing effect in learning research show?

AnswerPracticing recall through quizzes improves memory

Retrieving information strengthens long-term retention.

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