Retrieval Practice Strategies Quiz

What is one of the most effective tactics to move learners from a hazy recollection of something towards more clarity and permanence?

• Rereading material

• Highlighting material

• Low-stakes quizzes

• Group discussions

What is the practice of interleaving in retrieval practice?

• Relying on rote methods

• Focusing on one concept at a time

• Mixing together related concepts or skills

• Practicing each operation separately

What is the benefit of making quizzes low-stakes according to the research?

• Prompts more honest reflection

• Decreases student performance

• Reduces student focus

• Increases test anxiety

What is the purpose of a 'brain dump' exercise?

• To increase test anxiety

• To generate knowledge and create longer term retention

• To test students' physical abilities

• To encourage rote memorization

How should students use flashcards to make the most out of them?

• Use the cards for group discussions

• Use the cards only for visual aid

• Keep cards in their deck until they are able to retrieve the information by saying it out loud at least once

• Go through the card deck once

What is the purpose of hexagonal thinking in retrieval practice?

• To focus on one concept at a time

• To discourage student collaboration

• To investigate how ideas and concepts are connected

• To encourage rote memorization

What is the benefit of using concept maps in retrieval practice?

• Encourages rote memorization

• Reduces student focus

• Increases test anxiety

• Helps students organize and articulate what they know about a given concept or topic

What is the purpose of the Jigsaw Method in retrieval practice?

• To increase test anxiety

• To focus on one concept at a time

• To help students retrieve information, process it again, and practice teaching it to their peers

• To discourage student collaboration