Test Prep
It is high fiber and slow digesting, so it's a great pretest breakfast.
What is oatmeal?
They make us think, energize us physically and mentally and demand we search for answers.
What are questions?
Noise, people, t.v. texts.
What is an external distraction?
A question with an unexpected answer.
What is a riddle?
Study of how people learn.
What is cognitive psychology?
A bad practice because it interferes with REM sleep.
What is waking up early to study?
An organizational technique that separates main ideas from details.
What is Cornell Notes?
Complete focus, attention. A habit that is learned.
What is concentration?
Jan Brunvand
Who is the person who studied Urban Legends?
Researchers found that __________ is less effective than concentrating on a single task at a time.
What is divided attention?
The best way to prepare or study for a test.
What is self-testing?
Read, fix-up notes, write questions, self-test.
What is the post note taking stage?
Part of brain that blocks external distractions.
What is the R.A.S.?
The five parts of an elaborate true riddle.
What are introduction, name, description, block and closing?
Howard Gardner
Who is creator of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences?
Gives you and hour or two more study time.
What is reviewing difficult material before sleep?
Something you do in pre notetaking to be more a more effective and efficient notetaker.
What is read the assigned material before class?
Type of task that allow us to multitask.
What is an automatic task?
A visual riddle.
What is a pundle or droodle?
Make a list, set a time goal, spark an interest.
What are ways to reduce internal distractions?
Set a specific goal, get feedback, concentrate on technique as much as content, use feedback.
What is deliberate practice?
Connection between latest test-taking research and Pauk's system.
What is self-test
Taking responsibility for your learning and taking advantage of all resources (office hours, textbooks, tutoring etc.)
What is active learning?
Diaries, letters
What are examples of written folklore?
Instructs R.A.S to block all unnecessary messages.
What is the cortex?