Make it Stick Chapter 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are several options for studying that are better than rereading and cramming?

Immediate self-assessment, spaced out self-assessment, peer quizzing, explaining errors to self or others.

What methods can students use to determine their own knowledge of a subject?

Self-quizzing, peer quizzing, application of material to a different situation, connecting new knowledge to previously learned material.

What are alternatives to cramming for an exam?

Creating quizzes for self or others, taking quizzes on the material, explaining material to a peer, correcting errors made on previous assessments, making flashcards for the material set.

What study methods improve long-term retention?

Frequent quizzes, correcting wrong answers, connecting new learning to previously gained knowledge, delaying assessments over a period of time, reviewing information from previous units regularly. Signup and view all the answers

What are ways to help quizzes impact long-term retention more effectively?

Space quizzes out over time, create your own self-quiz, quiz yourself whenever you have free time, be quizzed by peers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a good way to learn students' prior knowledge on a subject before teaching, and why?

Pretesting gives educators an understanding of what students already know and helps them recognize important information in the lesson. Signup and view all the answers

How does an educator prevent information overload for students?

Connecting new learning to old learning through stories or personal experiences helps prevent students from shutting down. Signup and view all the answers

Are individuals prewired to learn in one way exclusively?

False Signup and view all the answers

Why is it good when learning is hard?

Making retrieval harder cements information into students' minds. Signup and view all the answers

How can teachers make retrieval harder for students?

Spacing retrieval assessments out over days, weeks, or even months. Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits to students quizzing each other?

Creating the quiz helps both quizzer and quizzee; the raised stakes by interacting with peers provide them prior knowledge, connecting it to new knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it okay for students to fail quizzes?

Failing gives students an opportunity to learn from their mistakes and connect the information to what they already know. Signup and view all the answers

Why does frequent quizzing help information retention?

Creating more connections between new information and old helps students retrieve information for a longer period. Signup and view all the answers

How does cramming as a study tool affect short and long-term retention of data?

Short term, data is retrievable, but in the long term, it is significantly lost compared to other study methods. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Study Methods for Effective Learning

Immediate self-assessment, spaced self-assessment, peer quizzing, and explaining errors enhance study efficiency over mere rereading or cramming.
Self-quizzing, peer quizzing, and applying material to different situations help students gauge their understanding.
Creating and taking quizzes, explaining material, correcting past mistakes, and making flashcards offer alternatives to cramming.

Long-Term Retention Techniques

Frequent quizzes, correcting wrong answers, and connecting new knowledge to previous learning facilitate better long-term retention.
Delaying assessments and regularly reviewing past information reinforce memory retention.

Effective Use of Quizzes

Spacing quizzes over time and creating personal quizzes capitalize on learning opportunities, improving long-term retention.
Quizzing oneself or with peers during free time maximizes knowledge retention.

Understanding Prior Knowledge

Pretesting reveals students' prior knowledge, enabling educators to highlight essential information in lessons.

Preventing Information Overload

Connecting new information to existing knowledge through stories or personal experiences helps prevent student disengagement.

Learning Modalities

Individuals are trained to learn through multiple modalities rather than being restricted to a single learning style.

Benefits of Challenging Learning

Making retrieval harder solidifies memory retention, emphasizing that beneficial learning can be challenging.

Spacing Retrieval Assessments

Spacing retrieval assessments across days, weeks, or months promotes long-term learning and reinforces memory.

Peer Quizzing Advantages

Quizzing each other increases interaction, raises stakes, and helps both students share prior knowledge for better understanding.

Embracing Failure in Learning

Failing provides crucial learning experiences, offering opportunities to connect new information to existing knowledge.

The Impact of Frequent Quizzing

Regular quizzing fosters the creation of connections between new and old information, enhancing retrieval for extended periods.

Effects of Cramming

Cramming may yield short-term data retrieval, but it significantly hinders long-term retention compared to more effective study methods.

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Test your understanding of study techniques in Chapter 1 of 'Make it Stick'. This quiz features flashcards focused on effective self-assessment and peer quizzing strategies for better learning outcomes. Challenge yourself to recall the methods that enhance retention and comprehension.