Retrieval Practice: A in SLANT

Should teachers do the majority of the talking in classes?

• No

• Yes

A study from the University of Memphis showed that students performed better when they...

• Listened to the lecturers only

• Asked relevant questions to the lecture

• Read the material before hand

• Took notes only after the lecture

What is the most shallow level of learning according to Bloom's Taxonomy

• Understanding

• Applying

• Evaluating

• Creating

What's the first step in asking better questions?

• Clarifying with the teacher what you will need to know for the exam.

• Prioritise which questions require actions and/or information

• Determine whether a question is closed or open

• After receiving new information, record as many questions as you can.

A study from Granada University showed that students did better in tests if they...

• Stayed back regularly at school and asked teachers questions.

• Were trained in how to ask better questers then use them to answer

• Were told to create questions about the topic.

• Were told to learn about the topic themselves

What kind of answer does an open question require?

• A simple yes or no answer.
• A factual and objective statement.
• A brief one-word response.
• A detailed response.

What are some of the benefits of asking and answering questions?

• You look smarter if you ask the right questions

• Increases memory

• Looks better on reports

• Improves academic results

A second study from the University of Memphis showed that students did better when they...

• Answered questions made by teachers

• Answered questions they made after reading materials

• Answered questions they made after a lecture

• Answering questions they made during a lecture.

How long has the practice of question asking furthered the spread of wisdom amongst people?

• Only in the past twenty years.

• Only in the last century.
• Since the invention of the internet.
• For thousands of years.

What is the highest level of thinking according to Bloom?

• Understanding
• Creating
• Evaluating
• Analyzing