What does it take to learn?

When it comes to learning, metacognition (Thinking about thinking) can be just as important as intelligence.

• True

• False

What is the best way to learn from some text?

• Read and reread the text.

• Explain key ideas of the text to yourself while reading.

• Underline key concepts.

• Use a highlighter.

Intelligence is fixed at birth.

• TRUE

• FALSE

You have a test tomorrow. What is the best way to study?

• Circle key points in the textbook.

• Review relevant points of the lecture in audio format.

• Take an informal quiz based on the material.

To which of the following should you NOT adapt your learning?

• Learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic)

• Previous knowledge

• Interests

• Ability

Learning should be spaced over time.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Right-brained people learn differently from left-brained people.

• TRUE

• FALSE

You need to read a chapter of the book, but can't concentrate. What do you do?

• Try to read it, no matter what.

• Go to a relaxing place to read it.

• Eliminate distractions form your work space.

• Come back to it later.

You need to spend 4 hours to pass your next English test. How do you use that time?

• Study for 4 straight hours.

• Stay up late the night before the exam trying to learn as much as possible.

• One hour per night.