Make It Stick Chapter 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What should teachers do when students fail a quiz?

Have students correct mistakes and relate new information to what they already know.

What is needed before someone can solve new and complex problems?

A well-formed base of knowledge built by learning and reviewing it often.

What is the best way to improve both immediate and long-term information retention?

To have frequent quizzes that can be worth very little to the grade if desired.

What do students need before they can excel at the hard topics?

To have mastery of the building blocks needed. Signup and view all the answers

What is a great way to gain mastery of the building blocks one needs?

Drill yourself as often as possible on facts and/or technique. Signup and view all the answers

Why is spacing out self-assessments good?

It makes retrieval harder and thus more meaningful. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it good when learning is hard?

It creates stronger ties to previous learning which improves long-term retention rates. Signup and view all the answers

How does incorporating personal experience or stories into learning help?

It gives the students something interesting to remember and a link to help keep the new information in their brains. Signup and view all the answers

What does practicing new skills and drilling on new information create?

A sort of muscle memory to make it easier to access and use in new, harder scenarios students may encounter. Signup and view all the answers

How can higher-level thinking success best be attained?

By building a solid base of learning attained. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Correcting Mistakes and Prior Knowledge

Students should correct mistakes to enhance understanding and connect new information with existing knowledge.
Failing a quiz prompts teachers to guide students in relating new material to what they know.

Solid Base of Knowledge

Establishing a well-formed base of knowledge is crucial for tackling new and complex problems.
Continuous learning and review build this foundational understanding.

Frequency of Quizzes

Frequent low-stakes quizzes improve both immediate retention and long-term memory.
Assessments should be stress-free to encourage consistent learning engagement.

Mastery of Basics

Mastering foundational concepts is essential before advancing to more complex topics.
Students need to grasp the basics thoroughly to succeed in challenging subjects.

Drilling for Mastery

Regular drilling on facts and techniques fosters mastery of essential building blocks.
Practice enhances proficiency and confidence in foundational content.

Benefits of Spacing Self-Assessments

Spacing out self-assessments creates meaningful retrieval challenges.
This approach strengthens memory retention and reinforces learning.

Difficulty in Learning

Challenging learning experiences foster deeper connections to prior knowledge.
Harder tasks can enhance long-term retention by stimulating cognitive engagement.

Incorporating Personal Experience

Using personal stories makes learning relatable and memorable.
Engaging narratives help solidify new information in students' minds.

Muscle Memory for Skills

Practicing skills and drilling information develops a form of muscle memory.
This readiness enables students to apply knowledge seamlessly in more complex scenarios.

Higher-Level Thinking Success

Achieving higher-level thinking relies on building a solid foundation of learned material.
Comprehensive understanding allows for better application of knowledge in advanced contexts.

Description

This quiz features short answer flashcards based on Chapter 2 of 'Make It Stick'. It focuses on effective teaching methods, including correction of mistakes and the importance of a solid knowledge base. Test your understanding of these concepts to enhance your learning strategies.