Levels of knowledge
give me a concrete example of declarative knowledge.
What does "metacognition" mean?
Thinking about thinking.
List 3 examples of retrieval practices that a student might use to master material.
brain dump, read then write, quiz yourself
About how much new information do we forget after 1 hour?______% How about after 24 hours?_____% (assuming you don't do anything with that information during that time?)
50%, 70%
Setting goals helps us see the bigger picture in life. Retell one of the metaphors we used to illustrate this point.
(puzzle, football field, gps...)
Knowing all the steps in order to solve a long division problem is an example of ____________ knowledge.
Procedural
"It looks like I keep getting all my percentage problems wrong in math. I wonder if I'm making the same mistake each time? This error analysis is an example of someone using _________________.
metacognition
Janis made mixed flashcards of both spelling words and vocabulary words. Then she had her parent quiz her on them. What TWO study strategies is she combining here?
retrieval, interleaving
What is the opposite of Interleaving?
Blocked Practice
Fill in the blanks:
A ________ without a plan is just a _________ .
goal; wish (or dream)
The protagonist in the story "Home" is a 6th grader named Aleena. She lives in Virginia and her brother is adopted.
Declarative
Define: Procedural Knowledge
Knowing the WHAT and the HOW. (Knowing the steps to a process.)
Ms. Felbinger had her ELA class draw a cartoon strip that showed the plot of Chapter 4. It included pictures and dialogue. This is known as _________________ and it's effective because.....
Dual Coding; the combination of pictures and words helps information "stick" better in your memory.
Tell me 3 things you remember about Axolotls. Then tell me whichretrieval strategy we used to help you learn this.
amphibians, live in water, can regenerate limbs, grow to about 12 inches, stay in "tadpole" form their whole lives. . .
Read..then Write strategy
What do the letters each stand for in S.M.A.R.T. goals?
Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, Timely
Knowing how to write a SMART goal using the five steps. This is an example of ___________ knowledge.
Procedural
Explain why CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE is the highest level of knowledge.
Because you understand the facts, the process and the connections well enough to apply this knowledge to something new.
Brian is preparing for a test by doing a mixed math worksheet with 20 division and multiplication problems. His brother is preparing by doing a worksheet with 20 long division problems. His brother is done before him and declares, "That was easy!" his brother declared.
"Why am I doing this?" Brian thinks. Explain why what he's doing is still a more effective study technique than what his brother is doing.
(answers will vary)
What are the 3 "R's" for using flashcards the most effectively? (They must be in order)
Retrieve, Reorder, Repeat
We learned how to write a S.M.A.R.T. goal by associating the steps with the letters: S.M.A.R.T. This is a memory technique known as a _____________.
mnemonic
Name the 3 levels of knowledge and one example from school for each level.
(Declarative - the what; Procedural - the what and how; Conceptual - the what, how AND why... examples will vary)
Using flashcards incorrectly can lead to a sense of FALSE COMPETENCE. What does this FALSE COMPETENCE mean?
You think you have learned something, but you haven't actually learned it.
We know that most study strategies are more effective when they are more difficult. Why is that? Answer the question using the vocabulary words "Passive" and "Active."
Because if it's too easy, it is a passive brain activity. Passive activities trick you into thinking you mastered the material when you haven't. Difficult tasks engage your brain and improve long-term retention of material.
Why is it so important to get a good night's sleep before important exams? Explain the brain science behind it.
Because your brain consolidates (organizes) memories while you sleep.
What is that art project called that we did together and displayed out in the hallway?
Tessellation