The Individual
NO!
Why is it important to pay attention in class?
Anything involving: learning things, taking in information, not having to study as hard for things in the future if you listen now
Where are examples of situations that we use the concept problem solving?
On a test, in a real-life situation, figuring out the punch-line to a joke, solving a mystery.
True or False: You should always trust what students say might be on the test.
FALSE! Study all of the content!
What is creativity?
ANY answer correct- example of creativity!
True or False: it is okay for you and your friend to study different ways?
TRUE!
The Classroom!
What is the best problem-solving approach when studying for a subject such as Science or English?
Algorithmic Approach
What is the best way to answer a multiple choice question?
Using the concept of confirmation bias: trying to answer the question without looking at the answers, then look at them, if your answer matches one of the options, select that one
Why is it important to not let ourselves frame different concepts such as when students think concepts are "SO HARD"
Why is it important to learn how you study best?
Then you will see better results on tests!
Why is the slant approach important?
It is recommended by many middle school teachers!
How can you use an algorithmic approach to help to study to solve math problems on tests?
What is the name of the pitfall in studying when students spend hours sitting on the same question and not trying to solve it a different way?
fixation
One example on how to motivate yourself to study
rewarding yourself (breaks, candy), eliminating what makes you procrastinate, creating a study plan
What are examples of different studying methods?
cue cards, writing down notes, reading a textbook, teaching the concepts to someone else
What is SLANT an example of and how is this related to studying?
Acronym, these are great ways to remember harder concepts
It is usually much faster compared to algorithmic. When you do not have enough tie and need an answer quickly.
What is the best way when you are studying and stuck on a problem?
ask someone for help or move on and go back to it, do not sit there for hours looking at it, this wastes valuable time!
What is an example of a creative way to study?
turning geography facts into songs, drawing the answers on flashcards, making games out of studying, reading textbooks like plays
How can you figure out how you study best?
Trying out different methods and seeing what feels the best and makes the most sense. Which method is the most successful.
What is another example of an acronym?
Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge, FACE
What approach should be used when asked a question on a test such as: "what is the best route to get from point A to point B?" Why?
Why is being too over-confident not helpful when studying?
you may be feeling more confident than correct, it is important to try to share what you know with your peers or your teacher, so that if you say something incorrect they can tell you that you are wrong before the test!
The process