Memory & Learning
This type of memory is not your permanent storage system, even though it helps move information into long-term memory.
Short term (or working) memory
This type of diagram encourages visual interpretation of lecture content and does not restrict students to a strict outline format.
cluster map
This type of time—such as minutes between classes or short unexpected breaks—should be used for quick study moments.
hidden time (or spare/free time)
Unfamiliar answer choices on a multiple-choice test are generally safe to assume are incorrect.
false
This reading tool provides cues to the organizational pattern of a paragraph
Signpost
T/F Information moves into long-term memory instantly without repeated retrieval
False
In this note-taking system, a page is divided into two areas—one for condensed cues and one for the main notes.
the Cornell note-taking system
When planning study sessions, this is the one scheduling habit students should avoid.
scheduling long study sessions
Unlike short-answer items, multiple-choice questions fall under this classification of assessment.
objective test
This zone contains vocabulary you know exists but do not actively use in your speaking and writing.
frontier zone
What type of knowledge refers to information you already know about a given topic?
prior knowledge
Using the CIA method, this is what a student should do with work that is due soon or needed in the next few days.
keeping it within reach (on or near the desk) in a folder
Your days and weeks are unpredictable, what type of schedule should you use?
Task-based schedule
Does the appearance of your essay impact your grade?
YES!!
T/F You should wait to do your most difficult tasks till after you study the easiest subjects first.
False
This strategy—using an if-then format—helps learners form consistent study habits.
implementation intention
These words—also called clue or signal words—help readers identify a paragraph’s organizational pattern.
a signpost (or clue word)
Arriving one hour early before the exam begins does not combat____ _______.
Test anxiety
T/F personal opinions should not appear in essay exams.
True
Which one (or all) study methods boosts learning?chunking time, removing distractions, interleaving boosts learning
All
This option is not one of Pauk’s recommended memory strategies: rereading the same passages over and over.
frequently rereading
This part of the writing process comes last and focuses exclusively on details like punctuation, formatting, and spelling.
proofreading
What should you do after receiving an exam or quiz to ensure you perform well on the next/future assessments?
Analyze your mistakes and/or reread the chapter
T/F This goal is the strongest example of a SMART goal: I will graduate in 2029 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Middle School Education
True
What is the difference between a defined essay topic and an undefined essay topic?
An undefined essay topic requires creativity about your own topic from a broad concept