A Mind for Numbers

Question 1

These two methods of thinking are essential in learning math and science

Answer 1

Focused and Diffuse

Question 2

What is the Einstellung effect?

Answer 2

Getting stuck on solving a problem or understanding a concept due to a flawed approach

Question 3

How can you overcome procrastination?

Answer 3

Use the Pomodoro method. Remove all distractions. Focus on a task for 25 minutes. Don’t worry about completing the task, just work on it until the timer goes off. Reward yourself after.

Question 4

Getting frustrated when learning a topic may indicate what?

Answer 4

That it’s time to switch to diffuse thinking mode

Question 5

What learning method helps move items from your working memory to your long-term memory?

Answer 5

Spaced repetition

Question 6

How soon should you review new material after learning it?

Answer 6

Within one day.

Question 7

What is a chunk?

Answer 7

Bits of information tied together through meaning.

Question 8

1st Step to forming a chunk

Answer 8

Focus on the information without distractions

Question 9

2nd step to chunking

Answer 9

Let focused and diffuse thinking modes work together to understand the basic idea

Question 10

3rd step to chunking

Answer 10

Gain context to understand when this chunk is used

Question 11

What are vital parts of the chunking process?

Answer 11

Practice
Repetition
Having a big picture of the idea

Question 12

What is more effective for forming a chunk, recalling material or rereading material?

Answer 12

Recalling material is more effective

Question 13

What are some things that can give you an illusion of confidence?

Answer 13

Rereading material
Highlighting text
Looking at solutions to problems without trying to solve them

Question 14

What are a couple things you can do if you have trouble grasping an idea?

Answer 14

Do something physically active

Learn about who invented or first used the idea

Question 15

What is most effective at enhancing deep learning and forming chunks?

Answer 15

The retrieval/recall process

Question 16

Interleaving

Answer 16

Practice doing a mixture of different kinds of problems requiring different strategies

Question 17

The dread of doing a task takes up more time and energy than _________

Answer 17

doing the task itself

Question 18

What are the four parts that make up a habit?

Answer 18

Cue
Routine
Reward
Belief

Question 19

What can you do instead of avoiding an uncomfortable task?

Answer 19

Focus on process, not product

Question 20

What does it mean to focus on process?

Answer 20

Focus on the flow of time and the habits and actions associated with it. For example, focus on setting a timer for 25 minutes and working on the task during the timespan.

Question 21

How can you change a habit?

Answer 21

Respond differently to a cue, or avoid the cue altogether. Reward and belief make the change long lasting.

Question 22

What are the 7 steps to building a powerful chunk?

Answer 22

1. Work a problem on paper
2. Do another repetition, focusing on the key process
3. Take a break
4. Work the problem right before sleep
5. Do another repetition when you wake up
6. Add a new problem and repeat steps 1-5
7. Mentally review key problem steps while doing something active