Exam 3: Learning Strategies and Brain Function: Exploring Memory, Attention, and Comprehension

Paige uses mnemonic devices such as words and sentences to cue her memory.

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Jalen found that his mind wandered less in class and could stay focused more when he took notes

John knows the more he knows about a subject the easier it will be to learn, so he surveys chapters before he reads and keeps up to date with homework assignments.

Charnisha found that when she made flash cards of things on the test, she could study a few cards at a time and she soon knew all the material

You had to memorize the names of the Learning principles.

You found some practical uses for the Learning principles and actually used them to study for a test.

You are able to take information that you need to learn, make connections and predictions that certain principles would work better than others.

The brain processes new information by value, meaning and usefulness as well as how it is related to prior learning.

Justin found that even though he understood things in class, he didn't really remember them until he reviewed in some way to give the new information time to establish and solidify a neuronal pathway.

When you broke them down into what they actually do, you discovered that some of the Learning principles work best in combination with other Learning principles.

You made judgments that the Learning strategies you used worked or didn't work and tried to decide if another strategy would work.

Sean finds that when he takes notes in class, then recites and visualizes them, the new material has time to soak in and he remembers it longer.

Breanna found it easy to see how Bloom's Taxonomy fit into the learning principles because she learned about it in Unit 1.

Mina uses the Breathe System to check his posture and make sure he is paying attention in class.

When Keosha found herself getting bored in biology class, she and her study partner made games to help learn the material. _

Darrin has found that it saves time and he actually learns more if he spreads out his study time to several short sessions each day._

Emily could never remember her ATM password until she changed it to her phone number.

Monique finds that it is easier to understand new concepts if she asks herself "what is this like that I already know?"

In order to find the important ideas, Alex looks for clues such as bold print, headings, summaries and review questions.