1.
When you log into Study Buddy for the first time, what is your password?
Correct Answer
C. Your last name
Explanation
When you log into Study Buddy for the first time, your password is your last name. This implies that the system automatically generates a temporary password based on the user's last name when they first sign up.
2.
What is the minimum amount of time you are required by NSTEP Study Buddy to volunteer per month in order to remain an active tutor and be eligible for Study Buddy prizes and promotions?
Correct Answer
C. 1 hour
Explanation
The minimum amount of time required by NSTEP Study Buddy to volunteer per month in order to remain an active tutor and be eligible for Study Buddy prizes and promotions is 1 hour.
3.
When you are ready to tutor, what should you do?
Correct Answer
E. All of the above (in that order!)
Explanation
To start tutoring, you should first login to Study Buddy by clicking the link on the right side of the homepage. Then, use your email address and last name as your password to login. After that, click on "Go to Study Buddy Live Tutoring Lobby". Finally, wait patiently at your computer in the lobby to be called into a student's book. The correct answer is "All of the above (in that order!)" because it includes all the necessary steps in the correct sequence to start tutoring.
4.
When you are in the live tutoring lobby, who else is in the lobby with you?
Correct Answer
C. Only other tutors just like you
Explanation
In the live tutoring lobby, you will find only other tutors just like you. This means that there are no students or teachers present in the lobby. The purpose of the lobby is to connect tutors with each other, allowing them to collaborate, share ideas, and support each other in their tutoring roles. Students who need tutoring and teachers would not typically be present in this specific space.
5.
In the tutoring lobby, what will happen if you ask students if they need help?
Correct Answer
A. Nothing - there are no students there who can read it
Explanation
The correct answer is "Nothing - there are no students there who can read it". This suggests that there are no students present in the tutoring lobby who are capable of reading the question or message asking if they need help. Therefore, there would be no response or action taken by the students.
6.
What determines when you are pulled into a book by a student?
Correct Answer
C. It is randomly selected based on the subjects you are qualified to tutor
Explanation
The correct answer is that being pulled into a book by a student is randomly selected based on the subjects you are qualified to tutor. This means that the selection process is not determined by where your username appears in the userlist or how creative your username is. Additionally, it is not based on the tutor selecting the students they would like to help. Instead, the system randomly assigns tutors to students based on their qualifications in specific subjects.
7.
How can you accrue community service credit outside of tutoring hours?
Correct Answer
B. Answer submitted questions
8.
When you get pulled into a student's book, how should you begin the tutoring session?
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Explanation
The correct answer is "All of the above". When you get pulled into a student's book, it is important to begin the tutoring session by asking them what class they are in and what they are learning. This will help you understand their current level of knowledge and tailor your tutoring accordingly. Additionally, you should make sure they are not working on any of the pre-loaded informational pages, as these may not be relevant to their current lesson. If they have not started working on a problem, you should take them to a blank page to begin their work.
9.
What do you do if a student asks you to do a homework problem for them?
Correct Answer
C. Tell the student that you can't give away answers but will help them get started by showing them the first step
Explanation
The correct answer is to tell the student that you can't give away answers but will help them get started by showing them the first step. This response promotes academic integrity by not directly providing the answer, but still offering assistance and guidance to help the student understand and solve the problem on their own. It encourages independent thinking and problem-solving skills while also setting boundaries and emphasizing the importance of personal effort and responsibility in learning.
10.
How do you load the interactive graphing calculator into the book?
Correct Answer
B. Click the Insert button and then click "more"
Explanation
To load the interactive graphing calculator into the book, you need to click the Insert button and then select "more" from the options. This suggests that there are additional features or tools available under the "more" option, which includes the interactive graphing calculator.
11.
Where is the Study Buddy online worksheet library located?
Correct Answer
C. Click the Insert button, select "From Media Library" and look in the Shared Folders
Explanation
The Study Buddy online worksheet library is located by clicking the Insert button, selecting "From Media Library," and then looking in the Shared Folders.
12.
When I am waiting to tutor in the live tutoring lobby, what do I do if I have to leave my computer for any reason?
Correct Answer
B. You should only leave if it's an emergency and you need to log out of Study Buddy and log back in when you return
Explanation
It is important to stay present and available in the live tutoring lobby. Leaving the computer should only be done in case of an emergency, and in such cases, it is necessary to log out of Study Buddy and log back in when returning. This ensures that other tutors are aware of your absence and can continue assisting students while you are away.
13.
What should you do if you are tutoring and you don't know the answer to a question you are asked by a student?
Correct Answer
A. Kindly tell the student that you are not able to answer the question but they can request a different tutor and then click the "Return to Lobby" button on the top of the online notebook
Explanation
If you encounter a question you are unable to answer while tutoring, it is important to be honest with the student. Instead of making up an answer or resigning from Study Buddy, you should kindly inform the student that you are unable to answer the question. Additionally, you can suggest that they request a different tutor who may be able to assist them. Finally, you should click the "Return to Lobby" button on the top of the online notebook to end the session.
14.
How will my teacher know how many hours of community service I have each month?
Correct Answer(s)
A. I can print off a community service report at any time for the dates I choose from the Tutor Home Page
B. The Study Buddy staff will email my hours to my teacher every month
Explanation
The correct answer is that the student can print off a community service report at any time for the dates they choose from the Tutor Home Page, and the Study Buddy staff will also email their hours to their teacher every month. This means that the teacher has two ways of knowing how many hours of community service the student has each month - they can either view the printed report or receive an email from the Study Buddy staff.
15.
How do you access your Tutor Log Book?
Correct Answer
D. There is a link to it on the Tutor Home Page
Explanation
The correct answer is that there is a link to the Tutor Log Book on the Tutor Home Page. This suggests that the Tutor Log Book can be accessed by clicking on a specific link located on the Tutor Home Page.
16.
If you choose to answer a Submitted Question and it turns out you're not sure of the answer, what do you do to get out of the book without removing the question from the queue?
Correct Answer
C. Do not write ANYTHING anywhere in the book or in the submitted question box, then click "Go to Home Page" on the top of the student's book.
Explanation
If you choose to answer a Submitted Question and it turns out you're not sure of the answer, the correct action to take is to not write anything anywhere in the book or in the submitted question box, and then click "Go to Home Page" on the top of the student's book. This ensures that the question remains in the queue for another expert to answer, rather than removing it completely.
17.
What do you need to do in your own online notebook before you tutor live with a student?
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Explanation
Before tutoring live with a student in your own online notebook, you need to sign the Tutor Code of Conduct, practice writing in your book with the pen and the text box to become acquainted with the online classroom, and explore the features of your book that you learned about in the training video. All of these actions are necessary to ensure that you are prepared and familiar with the tools and guidelines before engaging with a student.
18.
With what minimum FINAL grade must you have passed a course in order to be eligible to tutor it on Study Buddy?
Correct Answer
C. B+
Explanation
To be eligible to tutor a course on Study Buddy, the minimum final grade required is a B+. This means that the tutor must have achieved a grade higher than or equal to a B+ in the course they wish to tutor. Grades A+ and A are higher than B+ and would also meet the eligibility requirement. However, a grade lower than B+ such as B would not be sufficient to qualify for tutoring.