Learning Strategies Flashcards
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Which study technique requires the learner to actively recall information rather than simply re-reading it?
Answer: Practice testing — quizzing yourself on the material
Practice testing (active recall) requires retrieving information from memory, which strengthens retention far more than passive review.
What is 'metacognition' in the context of learning strategies?
Answer: Thinking about and monitoring your own understanding and learning process
Metacognition is the awareness and understanding of one's own thought and learning processes.
A learner struggles with a new task and starts to feel frustrated. Which response best supports continued learning?
Answer: Take a short break, then return with a specific smaller sub-goal
A short break followed by breaking the task into a smaller, more manageable sub-goal helps rebuild momentum without abandoning the task.
Which resource is generally most useful when a learner doesn't understand a concept after the first explanation?
Answer: Seeking a second explanation using a different method, such as a diagram or example
A different explanation method (visual, example-based, hands-on) often clarifies a concept that one format alone did not.
Why is it useful to connect new information to something you already know?
Answer: It creates stronger memory associations, making the new information easier to recall
Linking new information to existing knowledge creates stronger, more retrievable memory connections.
What is the benefit of setting aside time to plan a study session before starting it?
Answer: It focuses effort on the most important tasks and avoids wasted time
A few minutes of planning helps prioritize the most important material and prevents time being wasted on low-value tasks.