Insights from ‘Ultralearning’ by Scott Young Flashcards
What is the core definition of ‘Ultralearning’ according to Scott Young?
Ultralearning is a strategy for acquiring skills and knowledge that is self-directed and intense.
What should you create at the beginning of an Ultralearning project to guide your learning path?
A Metalearning Map.
True or False: Spending time on irrelevant material is encouraged in an Ultralearning project.
False
Fill in the blank: Spend the first ____% of your learning time on planning and creating a Metalearning Map.
10
What is the main goal of a Metalearning Map?
To identify the concepts to understand, facts to memorize, and procedures to practice to reach a specific performance goal.
Give an example of a concept to understand in computer programming.
Arrays, functions, or data types.
What are the three main columns you should include in a Metalearning Map?
Concepts to Understand, Facts to Memorize, and Procedures/Movements to Practice.
Why is it important to specify your end goal in an Ultralearning project?
It helps focus on relevant material, avoiding unnecessary information that doesn’t contribute to the desired outcome.
What technique does Scott Young suggest to improve weak points in skill acquisition?
Designing and executing drills.
True or False: Ben Franklin improved his writing skills through drills involving synonym replacement and argument reconstruction.
True
What does the concept of ‘Overlearning’ involve in an Ultralearning project?
Going beyond the requirements to reinforce learning and make it more durable.
Fill in the blank: Overlearning can be compared to preparing for a ____ level exam while only needing to pass an introductory level.
Higher
How did a fan of Scott’s use overlearning to prepare for a speech contest?
By performing in front of a group of 7th graders, a more challenging audience than the contest audience.
Explain the ‘Ultralearning ethos’ according to Scott Young.
It involves taking responsibility for one’s own learning by deciding the learning goals, methods, and crafting a personal learning plan.
What study finding supports the value of overlearning?
Students who took calculus immediately after algebra retained more algebra knowledge than those who studied only algebra.
