Chunking

Question 1

Explain what is a chunk

Answer 1

Chunks are pieces of info bound together through meaning. A network of neurons that fire together in a certain context.
Its a mental shortcut you take when you understand a concept/idea.

Question 2

Use a metaphor to describe the process of chunking

Answer 2

Building a big puzzle. The whole subject can be the completed puzzle. chunking is when you have different sections of the puzzle pieced together. You can see where your chunks fit in together in the bigger picture.

Question 3

What are three steps to forming a chunk

Answer 3

1. Focus Material
2. Understand
3. Gain Context

Question 4

Describe

The 1st step of forming a chunk

Answer 4

1) Focus and spend time with the material
Spend time with the material you’re trying to learn in absence of all distractions. Put your mind in focused mode.

Question 5

What is 2nd step of forming a chunk?

Answer 5

2) Try to understand and get to grips with material
understandig =x expertise
Just because you understand a concept in class doesnt mean you’ll remember it later. Review material often when new

Question 6

Describe

The 3rd step in forming a chunk

Answer 6

3) Context
know the context in which you’re learning. Not just how to use a concept or technique but when to use it.

Where does it fit in your bigger picture/ learning?

Question 8

What is top down, bottom up learning?

Answer 8

bottom up chunking process to easily access when needed.
Top down what you’re learning and where it fits in

Question 9

What is difference between memorisation without learning and a chunk you understand?

Question 10

Is highlighting an effective learning technique?

Question 11

Is rereading books/notes good for learning?

Question 12

Can you create a chunk if you don’t understand?

Answer 12

Yes, but it’s often a useless chunk that won’t fit in with or relate to other material you’re learning

Question 13

2nd step in chunking

Answer 13

Understand the basic idea you’re trying to chunk. Figure out the main ideas

Question 14

Analogy

Understanding

Answer 14

Understanding is like a super glue that helps hold the underlying memory traces together.

Question 15

How can you speed up your learning at this stage in maths/science.

Answer 15

closing the book and testing yourself on whether you yourself can solve the problem