Module 12:

Question 1

It is the strategy of mixing up the order of questions across different topics.

Answer 1

Interleaved Practice

Question 2

A learning technique focuses on studying small chunks of content spread over time.

Answer 2

Distributed Practice

Question 3

This strategy involves asking and answering Why and How questions. That is, thinking about a subject in more depth and detail, which strengthens connections in the brain.

Answer 3

Elaborative interrogation

Question 4

This strategy is used when students’ explain how new information relates to things they already know. Relating novel content to prior knowledge creates new connections and facilitates the development of schemes.

Answer 4

Self-explanation

Question 5

This learning technique includes paraphrasing the most important ideas in a text.

Answer 5

Summarization

Question 6

This technique consists of studying and reviewing by answering questions and actively bringing information back to mind.

Answer 6

Practice Testing

Question 7

This strategy involves using a keyword to represent the new term. Research does not support the effectiveness of this technique. This strategy is particularly used when learning new words or a foreign language.

Answer 7

Keyword mnemonic

Question 8

This technique improves students’ ability to recall something as old but does not enhance their learning for that topic. It seems to only help with knowing, but not with understanding.

Answer 8

Rereading

Question 9

Despite its popularity, Dunlosky reports performance after reading and highlighting is not better than performance after reading only.

Answer 9

Highlighting

Question 10

This technique consists of developing internal images that elaborate on the material being studied. Dunlonsky’s research showed that the benefits of mental imagery are short-lived. The strategy also does not seem to be widely applicable.

Answer 10

Imagery for text

Question 11

How to become a better student?

Answer 11

1. Set goals
2. Adopt and stick to a study schedule
3. Stay well-rested
4. Take advantage of educator resources
5. Healthy study techniques for proper exam preparation
6. Develop note-taking skills
7. Extracurricular activities
8. Study buddies
9. Take advantage of school resources
10. Take on a manageable course load
11. Attendance
12. Participation