Chunks

Question 1

Chunk

Answer 1

Pieces of information bound together through meaning or use. Basically, a network of neurons that are used to firing together. The bigger the chunk, the more information you can access at once in one working memory slot

Question 2

Creating chunks - Steps

Answer 2

1. Focus undivided attention - Limited slots in working memory
2. Understand - Holds the underlying memory traces together. Let focused and diffused mode take turns to understand the idea
3. Practice - Strengthens links and moves information to long term memory

Question 3

Recall

Answer 3

Best way to reinforce. Try recalling outside your usual place. Helps create neural hooks that help better understand the idea

Question 4

Deliberate Practice

Answer 4

Extra attention in practicing material that you find most difficult

Question 5

Einstellung

Answer 5

Mindset(German). Existing idea, prevents a better idea

Question 6

Interleaving

Answer 6

Work on problems from different chapters or subjects.

Helps with when to use a chunk. Builds flexibility and creativity.