Make It Stick Chapter 2 Flashcards

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.