Science of Learning

Question 1

What does multitasking do

Answer 1

causes you to switch tasks (decreases performance)

Question 2

What does the pomodaro technique do

Answer 2

prevents task switching
- creates sustained work periods without task switching and regular planned breaks so no burnout

Question 3

How does pomodoro technique work

Answer 3

1. 25 mins timer = deeply focus
2. time is up = 5-10 mins break
3. repeat cycle = 3-4 times
4. 30 mins break

Question 4

what is the spacing effect

Answer 4

spacing out learning directly enhances content retenation (long term memory)

Question 5

what are unefficient study methods

Answer 5

rereading, highlighting, verbatim copying notes
- repeated exposure, lots of input/very little output

Question 6

Why do we think inefficient study methods are efficient

Answer 6

1. rapid short term learning
2. intuitive and endorsed –> unaware of efficient study methods
3. effective of fluency –> feels like we’re learning because we recognize it

Question 7

what are efficient study methods

Answer 7

combining input and output
1. practice test (retrieval practice effect)
2. self explanation (actively engaged with learning materials)

Question 8

What is the retrieval practice and spacing effect (3x3 rule)

Answer 8

method where you successfully recall the material 3 times in one initial study session recall same material on 3 subsequent sessions with each session spaced roughly one week apart

Question 9

Interleaved practice

Answer 9

all lessons at one –> all practice questions at once

Question 10

blocked practice

Answer 10

1 lesson –> 1 practice question –> 2 lesson –> 2 practice question

Question 11

What is interleaved

Answer 11

mix up practice questions in random order to decide which unit each question applies to

Question 12

what are desirable difficulties

Answer 12

slowly build up but long term benefits to learning

Question 13

successive relearning

Answer 13

spacing and retrieval practice