Book: Make It Stick

Question 1

What are the main 8 study strategies from “Make it Stick”?

Answer 1

1) Effortful Retrieval
2) Space Practice
3) Interleaving
4) Calibration
5) Elaboration
6) Generative Learning
7) Mnemonic devices
8) Reflection

Question 2

What are the styles of learning that make a positive difference according to the science?

Answer 2

BATCH
B) focus on Building rules vs. individual examples
A) adopt Active learning strategies vs doing what feels best
T) Take charge of what you learn
C) Continuous development is a fact, not static intelligence
H) be a High structure builder vs. low structure builder

Question 3

Describe consolidation?

Answer 3

Reorganization and stabilization of memory traces, give them meaning, connect them to past experiences and other knowledge.

Question 4

How is varied practice useful?

Answer 4

Broadens mastery, which helps use the ability in various conditions

Question 5

What is elaboration?

Answer 5

Improving mastery by:

• Putting things in your own words
• Relating material to previous knowledge
• Connecting material to metaphors or visuals