Unit 7; Science of Learning

Question 1

What is the problem with “multitasking”

Answer 1

Really just task-switching = inefficient = decreased performance

Question 2

What is the point of the Pomodoro technique

Answer 2

It prevents task switching due to planned breaks

Question 3

How should studying be spread out

Answer 3

Spaced out over multiple study sessions = more content retention = promotes long-term learning

Question 4

What key features (2) makes the best study methods so effective

Answer 4

They have both input and OUTPUT

They have desirable difficulties

Question 5

What are the best study methods (3)

Answer 5

1. Practice testing / Practice questions
2. Active recall
3. Distributed practice

Question 6

What are the second best study methods (3)

Answer 6

Self-explanation
Elaborative interrogation
Interleaved practice

Question 7

What is the difference between interleaved and blocked practice? Which is a better study method?

Answer 7

Interleaved:
Lessons 1, 2, 3
Practice Qs for all

Blocked:
Lesson 1 -> Qs for L1
Lesson 2 -> Qs for L2
Lesson 3 -> Qs for L3

interleaved is better