To Space or not to Space
What’s the solution to cramming and how is it more effective (3)?
Distributed practice is more effective because you are given (1)rest intervals within the practice sessions. The (2)information is repeated in a distributed fashion and is (3)learned more slowly and therefore retained longer.
What are the potential downfalls of rereading and highlighting (4)?
Rereading /highlighting
False impression that you know the material
Less engaged with the material
Weak memory trace that is not connected to prior knowledge
Inefficient use of study time
What is the strategy called and how does it enhance learning (2)?
Self-explaining enhances learning by requiring recall and connecting prior knowledge with new knowledge.
What is interleaving practice and how does it work?
Interleaving practice is the process of mixing multiple subjects or topics while studying.
(1) You should make sure the topics you interleave are somehow related
(2) Mix in old material with new material
(3) Use interleaving together with other learning strategies
(4) Don’t get discouraged if it seems harder at first
What is this learning strategy called and how does it work? Give an example of how you would do this.
You need to organise your study sessions in advance and have them spaced out over a period of time. You can start off studying more frequently and then space your study sessions more, as you become more familiar with the subject/topic.
How can you boost your memory related to recall? How would you do this in your study session?
Retrieval practice can boost your memory by calling information to mind and therefore strengthening the memory.
What does the process of self-explanation involve? Give an example of how you would do this.
It involves explaining what you’ve understand and linking it with what you already know. You can easily track your progress this way.
How do you use flashcards correctly?
Flashcards should promote active recall not rereading. When you read the cue on one side of the flashcard, you should only turn it over once you’ve given the answer.