Learning Science
True or false: Learning should feel easy
False
Someone with this mindset believes their intelligence can change with effort
The level in which you can explain ideas or concepts
Understanding or Comprehension
True or false: Your brain can only hold so much information at any given time
True
Most important step for test-taking
Preparation
True or false: Your learning style dictates what classes you can succeed in
False (these are only learning preferences)
The two main processes of metacognition
Monitoring and Control
How many levels of learning make up Blooms Taxonomy?
6
True or false: Repeating information over and over is an effective way to commit it to memory
False (will not make it into long term memory)
Visual Note-taking Method
Mind-Mapping
Something many attempt to do while studying that research shows people cannot do effectively
Multitasking
A mindset where someone aims to appear smart
Fixed mindset
Level 1 of Blooms Taxonomy
Remembering or Knowledge
Common study habit that leads to less info remembered over time & increases test anxiety
Cramming
Time spent skimming materials and coming up with questions to ask
Previewing
The company logo that students were asked to draw in a study to test differences between learning and familiarity
Apple
The two best practices for metacognition
The level of Blooms Taxonomy where questions may include words such as "Use," "Solve," or "Illustrate"
Applying or Application
Meaningful categories that you can place words into for better memorization
Chunks
Clues given by instructor about important information (at least 2)
Written on the board, repetition, emphasis, examples, summaries at end of class, reviews at beginning, tone/gesture
Why does the science of learning warn you against solely relying on intuition?
It can lead you astray, not always accurate, & varies from person to person
The person who developed the fixed/growth mindset theory
Carol Dweck
The highest level of the updated Blooms Taxonomy
Creating
The amount of information that can be held in your brain (memory)
Cognitive Load
The 5 phases of the study cycle
1. Preview 2. Attend 3. Review 4. Study 5. Check