M4N Chpt 7_10_11

Question 1

How does chunking info help?

Answer 1

• Chunking builds and strengthens neurological connection

Question 2

What is the “Generation effect?”

Answer 2

• The “generation effect” is the effect chunking has on the brain, specifically strengthening and building neuro connections

Question 3

How does chunking effect problem solving?

Answer 3

• Once chunks are made and stored the chunks help build your ability to use intuition and in-depth understanding of process that lead to understanding.

Question 4

What are the steps for building chunks?

Answer 4

1. Work the problem by hand on paper. Don’t use any references. Work it all the way through.
2. Do another problem, paying attention to the process
3. Take a break – Interleaving or a real break
4. Sleep – before sleeping do another problem
5. Do another problem after you wake up
6. Ass a new problem – work it like the first, repeat steps 1 – 5
7. Active practice – focus your practice on the most difficult parts of the process

Question 5

What are the key concepts of building chunks?

Answer 5

• Use recall to solve problem without help, this uses recall and retrieval
• Use rehearsal techniques to firm up the neuro connections
• Use rest/sleep to allow diffuse mode to work
• Chunking steps take advantage of focused and diffuse modes
• Use deliberate practice
• Use active practice

Question 6

How does the “Illusion of competence” impact learning?

Answer 6

• Tricks the brain into believing it has learned information when the information is available in front of the student like in a book or viewing a completed problem.

Question 7

How are chunks similar to desktop links?

Answer 7

• Chunks are like a shortcut to where the in-depth information is stored.

Question 8

What is choking?

Answer 8

• When WM is at capacity.

Question 9

What is the “Testing effect?”

Answer 9

• Testing helps stabilize related neuro patterns.

- Testing is a powerful learning took, it enhances understanding and adds to what you already know.

Question 10

What is “Visuospatial Memory?” (VM)

Answer 10

• Your brain’s ability to remember where things are and what they look like.

Question 11

How does Visuospatial memory impact learning?

Answer 11

• VM helps encapsulate hard to remember concepts by tapping into visual areas of the brain (Occipital lobe) which has enhanced memory ability.

Question 12

What are some other neuro hooks?

Answer 12

• Seeing
• Smelling
• Feeling
• Hearing

Question 13

How can neuro hooks be used?

Answer 13

• By building these other hooks into metaphors. Don’t just see the object, add the other senses to it to increase its meaning and usefulness.

Question 14

What can be done with metaphors to help create lasting images?

Answer 14

• Funnier and more evocative the better

Question 15

What is the “Memory Palace Technique?”

Answer 15

• Using familiar locations to add images of the items representing what you want to learn. (e.g. a huge bottle of milk in the kitchen.)

Question 16

Why add movement to memory?

Answer 16

• Movement adds sensations which become a part of the memory

Question 17

Why are memory techniques effective?

Answer 17

• Because they add meaning to what you are learning.

Question 18

What are the benefits of metaphor?

Answer 18

• Metaphor helps glue an idea in the mind, as they make use of neural connections already there.
• Metaphors should be memorable and repeated

Question 19

What are the benefits of repetition?

Answer 19

• To form lasting neuro connections the metaphor needs to be memorable and repeated

Question 20

How does writing assist in memorization?

Answer 20

• Writing helps convert information to neurological connections

Question 21

How are stories helpful?

Answer 21

• Meaning is a core concept of memorization. E.g. Mnemonics usually tell a story.

Question 22

What are the benefits of exercise for learning?

Answer 22

• Helps to create new neurons for memory and learning