Test #1 Flashcards
(32 cards)
What is metacognition?
Thinking about thinking. Being able to think critically about your learning.
What is simple learning?
Memorizing that does not require a more profound understanding, such as memorizing the words to a poem or a song.
What is deep learning?
Acquiring a deep understanding of a concept, like Newton’s Laws
What is the difference between formal and informal learning?
Formal is structured and has goals and is typically done by being lead by someone else, informal is unstructured, no goals, self-lead.
College is a
long distance race?
____ is very important. I consider it a _________ responsibility
Education; religious
What does GRIT stand for?
Growth, intelligence, instinct, tenacity
When we are talking about the growth mindset, we should focus on ________ instead of approval
Learning
What is the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation?
intrinsic - interesting and enjoyable
extrinsic - leads to some other outcome
What are the two types of goals?
Time and topic oriented
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely
What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
Physiological, security, social, esteem, self-actualization
Why do we use the eisenhower matrix?
prioritizing
What is the importance of limiting distractions in study environments?
Quality of study
What are a few myths about studying?
studying is expensive, quantity is more important than quality, I have to be in the library, my desk has to be clean
What are the five steps of the study cycle?
Preview, attend class, review, study, check-in
What is the Pomodoro technique?
studying in chunks with short breaaks, after 3 are done take a 4th longer break
What is the sensory phase?
The first time our brains are exposed to new information
What is storage?
Brains recognize and process information, then brains need to decide which information is important enough to keep and what can be discarded
What are the 3 types of retrieval?
Recall, recognition, and relearning
What is encoding?
Using simple memory tips or tricks as well as visual and spacial techniques
What is spaced practice?
Spacing out work into smaller chunks over time
What are three ways our brain deliberately forgets?
- passive ovlivescence
- targeted forgetting
- motivated forgetting
What is GUESS acronym?
Go to class
Use the notes
Examine what the professor emphasizes
aSk the professor, TA, or classmates
Study group
