Memory and Recall
This effect states that testing yourself helps you remember better than rereading notes.
What is the testing effect?
The belief that intelligence can grow with effort is known as what?
What is growth mindset?
Practicing different types of problems in mixed order is called this.
What is interleaving?
When you space out study sessions over time, it is called this
What is spaced repitition?
This psychologist popularized the idea of fixed vs. growth mindsets.
Who is Carol Dweck?
The idea that frequent, low-stakes assessments help learning more than big exams.
What is formative assessment?
This type of memory holds information temporarily for problem solving.
What is working memory?
Students are more motivated when they feel capable, autonomous, and connected - according to this theory.
What is self-determination theory?
Feedback that tells you how to improve rather than just if you're right or wrong.
What is process feedback?
Recalling information from memory strengthens neural pathways - what is this called?
What is retrieval practice?
This type of motivation is driven by interest or enjoyment.
What is intrinsic motivation?
Skills improve fastest when practice is challenging but not frustrating - this concept is known as what?
What is the zone of proximal development?
The process of transferring information from short-term to long-term memory is called this.
What is consolidation?
A student focused on improving their skills and understanding, rather than outperforming others, is showing this kind of goal orientation.
What is mastery goal orientation?
Practicing recall in different contents strengthens transfer - what is this called?
What is contextual variability?