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What significant finding did Bird (2010) discover regarding spacing gaps?

  • Longer spacing gaps improved adults’ understanding of grammatical rules. (correct)
  • Spacing had no effect on learning grammatical rules.
  • Shorter spacing gaps were more effective than longer ones.
  • Longer spacing gaps hinder understanding of grammatical rules.

    • What is the primary conclusion regarding spaced learning from Cepeda et al. (2008)?

  • It has no effect on learning outcomes.
  • It is less effective than massed learning for all groups.
  • It enhances long-term retention in various contexts. (correct)
  • It enhances short-term memory retention.

    • In Rohrer and Taylor’s (2006) study, which practice method resulted in better performance on final tests?

  • Practicing problems split over two sessions (spaced). (correct)
  • Practicing all problems at once (massed).
  • Both methods produced identical outcomes.
  • Practicing with an interleaved approach was less effective.

    • What is recommended to maximize the benefits of spaced learning?

    <p>Spacing learning sessions by at least one day. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the spacing effect according to Baddeley & Longman (1978)?

    <p>Longer spacing of sessions leads to better retention. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements reflects a common misconception about spaced learning?

    <p>Massed learning produces better long-term retention. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem is associated with metacognition as highlighted in the studies?

    <p>Metacognitive illusions can lead to choices that hinder effective spacing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the findings, which interval is most effective for retention?

    <p>One day or more. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of spacing gaps did Rohrer and Taylor (2006) examine?

    <p>Both short and long spacing gaps. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did postmen's training schedules compare in the studies conducted by Baddeley & Longman (1978)?

    <p>Multiple short sessions over a long period were more effective. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a reason for the underutilization of spaced learning in educational settings?

    <p>Cognitions related to metacognitive illusions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of Bird’s (2010) understanding assessment related to English learning adults?

    <p>Subtle grammatical rules. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Cepeda et al. (2008) conduct their research on spaced learning?

    <p>By involving experimental groups in a learning session followed by tests. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential reason for the spacing effect being overlooked in education?

    <p>Students have greater confidence in massed learning. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a proposed study schedule to utilize spaced learning effectively?

    <p>Separating studying sessions for different subjects. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key disadvantages noted about spaced learning?

    <p>It may not improve short-term recall. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of blocking or massing learning sessions according to the study?

    <p>It leads to good short-term performance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often overlooked in education regarding information retention?

    <p>Longer spacing intervals yield better long-term learning. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might educators ignore the spacing effect in teaching?

    <p>Due to pressure to present material in modularized form. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the education system's approach to reviewing material?

    <p>Topics are often massed and seldom revisited after initial presentation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the research, what is true about the effectiveness of cramming sessions?

    <p>They are effective for immediate exams but not for later retention. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception might students have regarding their mastery of material after massed learning?

    <p>They think they have mastered the material completely. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor influences how well students remember material over time?

    <p>The optimal spacing intervals related to retention intervals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the limitations of spaced learning as noted in the research?

    <p>Evidence on its long-term benefits remains inconclusive for very long spacing intervals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason why spaced repetitions are more effective than massed repetitions?

    <p>Spaced repetitions prompt retrieval of previous encounters, enhancing retention. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the deficient processing account explain the ineffectiveness of massed repetitions?

    <p>It suggests that attention diminishes during multiple massed presentations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does encoding variability play in the effectiveness of spaced repetitions?

    <p>It helps associate information with multiple contexts, aiding retrieval. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the spacing effect demonstration described?

    <p>Memory for the specific colour of the first presentation of nouns. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are massed repetitions characterized by?

    <p>Presenting information in a single, extended session. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the retrieval account suggest about the effectiveness of spaced repetitions?

    <p>It states that spaced repetitions enhance the retrieval practice of previously encountered information. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is suggested to possibly drive the spacing effect during study?

    <p>Only study-phase retrieval in spaced presentations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding massed and spaced presentations?

    <p>Spaced presentations enhance memory retrieval of learned material. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary problem with much of the information learned in classrooms, as mentioned in the excerpt?

    <p>It is quickly forgotten after assessments. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the spacing effect contribute to in learning, according to the study referenced?

    <p>Greater retention of knowledge over a longer period. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What observation was made about textbooks in teacher education programs regarding the spacing effect?

    <p>There is little or no mention of the spacing effect. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did a well-known educator advise regarding the use of spaced practice?

    <p>To avoid it, especially in the early stages of learning. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the findings presented, why has the potential of the spacing effect in classroom learning not been realized?

    <p>There is a misunderstanding of the spacing effect compared to other concepts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the spacing effect refer to in learning?

    <p>The phenomenon where learning is more effective when study sessions are spaced out. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which study specifically addresses the effects of overlearning on knowledge retention?

    <p>Rohrer &amp; Taylor (2006) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dempster (1988) argue about the application of psychological research results?

    <p>There are barriers preventing their practical use. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In paired-associate learning studies, what was the primary variable being tested?

    <p>The difference in learning outcomes between massed and distributed practice. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which authors contributed to the research on the temporal ridgeline of optimal retention?

    <p>Cepeda, Vul, Rohrer, Wixted, &amp; Pashler (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of massed practice as discussed in the studies?

    <p>Rapid initial learning followed by quick forgetting. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did Rohrer & Taylor (2007) find when shuffling mathematics problems?

    <p>It helped in better retention of related concepts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following researchers emphasized the economy of distributed practice?

    <p>Ruch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Learning to Learn - Overview

    • Ebbinghaus' early studies focused on memorizing nonsense syllables (CVCs).
    • Massed learning involved many repetitions in a short time.
    • Spaced learning involved repetitions over time.
    • Ebbinghaus found that spaced learning was more effective than massed learning.
    • This finding has been supported by numerous laboratory studies from the 1960s and 1970s.

    Spacing vs. Interleaving

    • Spacing refers to the timing of repeated presentations of information.
    • Interleaving refers to the order of material presentation from different categories.
    • Interleaved material is often spaced out.

    Ebbinghaus (1885)

    • Memorized nonsense syllables.
    • Conducted experiments that compared massed and spaced learning.
    • Confirmed that spaced learning was more effective.

    Laboratory Research

    • Many studies have validated the spacing effect.
    • Studies from the 1960s and 1970s showed the robust spacing effect.

    Greeno (1964)

    • Studied word-digit pairs.
    • Used different spacing intervals to train the word-digit pairs to maximize the spacing effect
    • Demonstrated the benefit of spacing over massed presentations via experiment results presented in a table.

    Why is Spacing Effective?

    • Encoding Variability: Spaced repetitions associate information with diverse contexts, aiding retrieval.
    • Deficient Processing: Massed learning may lead to less processing of subsequent repetitions due to attention issues (habituation).
    • Retrieval Account: Spaced learning prompts retrieval, strengthening long-term memory.

    Spacing Effect Demonstration

    • Participants studied nouns in different colours.
    • Half the nouns were massed, the other half spaced.
    • Nouns were in different colors and required them to imagine the object in the presented color.
    • At test, participants remembered nouns, and colors better for spaced learning.

    But What About Education?

    • Bahrick (1979) highlighted the issue of long-term knowledge retention in education.
    • Educational practice has often neglected spacing.
    • Dempster (1988) criticized the failure to incorporate spacing in textbooks and programs.

    Educationally Relevant Studies

    • Bird (2010): Longer spacing gaps enhanced English grammar understanding.
    • Rohrer and Taylor (2006): Demonstrated improved math problem-solving retention with spaced practice.
    • Education Endowment Foundation (2017): Investigated the feasibility of "SMART Spaces."

    Why Has the Spacing Effect Been Ignored in Education?

    • Metacognitive illusions can outweigh the benefits of spaced learning for students and educators.
    • Massed learning is effective in the short term, aligning with common assessment practices.
    • Current educational approaches often emphasize modular learning and immediate comprehension.

    Limitations to Spaced Learning

    • Cepeda et al. (2008): Optimal spacing depends on retention interval, not always longer intervals.
    • Extensive research of various spacing duration and testing frequencies.

    Optimal Spacing

    • Optimal spacing intervals depend on the length of the retention period.
    • Extensive research to model spacing.

    Recommendations

    • Schedule studies to optimize pacing and spacing
    • Implement spacing (at least a day) in material review and tests.
    • Be conscientious about avoiding cramming in assessments.
    • Take small breaks with repetitions over a longer period.

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