Biological Brain
This part of the brain is the "CEO," responsible for executive functioning, decision-making, and impulse control.
What is the Prefrontal Cortex?
This strategy involves drawing information out of your head (like flashcards) rather than putting it in.
What is retrieval practice?
This time-management technique involves 25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute break.
What is the Pomodoro Method?
In this mindset, a person believes that their intelligence and talents are static traits that cannot be changed.
What is a Fixed Mindset?
This document is your "map" to an "A," outlining exactly how a project or essay will be graded.
What is a rubric?
This almond-shaped structure acts as the brain’s "alarm system," processing emotions like fear and stress.
What is the Amygdala?
Combining words with visuals to represent information is known as this technique.
What is Dual Coding?
This 4-quadrant tool helps you categorize tasks by Urgency and Importance.
What is the Eisnehower Matrix (Method)?
The "G" in the S.M.A.R.T. goal acronym stands for this (Wait! Trick question: What does the "M" stand for?).
What is Measurable?
This strategy involves connecting new information to personal experiences or existing knowledge to make it "stick."
What is elaboration?
This is the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
What is Neuroplasticity?
This method involves explaining a concept in simple terms, as if you were teaching it to a child.
What is the Feynman Method?
This is the process of breaking a large, overwhelming project into smaller, manageable "bites."
What is chunking?
This mindset views failure as an opportunity for growth and believes that effort leads to mastery.
What is a Growth Mindset?
During a test, you should always answer the easy questions first to build momentum—this is a key component of what skill set?
What are test taking strategies?
While the Cerebrum handles high-level functions, this "little brain" at the rear deals with balance and motor control.
What is the Cerebellum?
To avoid cramming, students use this technique, which spreads study sessions out over several days or weeks.
What is spaced practice?
To clear mental clutter before a test, you might perform this "cleansing" exercise where you write down everything you know.
What is Brain Dump?
To be effective, the "R" in a S.M.A.R.T. goal ensures the goal is either?
What is Relevant or Realistic?
Engaging in discussions, solving problems, and self-quizzing are all examples of this superior form of learning.
What is active learning?
If you can’t remember where you parked your bike, blame this structure, which is vital for converting short-term memories into long-term ones.
What is the hippocampus?
This occurs when the amount of information being processed exceeds the capacity of the working memory.
What is Cognitive Load?
These are the high-level mental processes—like planning and self-monitoring—that act as the "air traffic controller" for the brain.
What is Exeuctive Functioning?
This type of learning involves simply reading or listening without engaging, which often leads to the "illusion of competence.
What is passive learning?
When a student experiences a "hijack" where the Amygdala shuts down the Prefrontal Cortex due to high stress (like during a final exam), it is often a result of this specific cognitive state being exceeded.
What is Cognitive Load (or Stress-Induced Cognitive Overload)?