Activating hard thinking Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of activating hard thinking?

• It requires effort and focus

• It involves questioning and analysing information

• It is a passive process

• It leads to deeper understanding and retention of information

What is the purpose of thinking that builds schema?

• To memorise information for a short period of time

• To create connections between new and existing knowledge

• To avoid critical thinking

• To rely solely on rote memorisation

Which of the following is an example of activating hard thinking?

• Memorising a list of vocabulary words without understanding their meanings

• Reading a textbook chapter and highlighting every sentence

• Summarising and paraphrasing information in your own words

• Skimming through a reading and only looking at the pictures

What is the difference between declarative and procedural knowledge?

• Declarative knowledge is knowledge about how to do something, while procedural knowledge is knowledge about facts and concepts.

• Declarative knowledge is knowledge about facts and concepts, while procedural knowledge is knowledge about how to do something.

• Declarative knowledge is only useful in academic settings, while procedural knowledge is useful in real-world situations.

• Declarative knowledge is easier to acquire than procedural knowledge.

Which of the following is an example of thinking that builds schema?

• Memorising a list of dates in history without understanding their significance

• Creating a mind map to organise and connect information

• Copying and pasting information from a website into a document

• Skimming through a reading and only looking at the bolded words

What is the purpose of activating hard thinking?

• To make learning easier and less time-consuming

• To avoid critical thinking and analysis

• To deepen understanding and retention of information

• To rely solely on memorisation and recall

Which of the following is an example of a mnemonic device?

• Creating an outline to organise information

• Repeating a phone number over and over again

• Using flashcards to memorise vocabulary words

• Underlining important information in a textbook

Which of the following is an example of thinking that builds schema?

• Memorising a list of random facts without understanding their connections

• Creating a concept map to visualise relationships between ideas

• Copying and pasting information from a website into a document

• Skimming through a reading and only looking at the headings