Cognitive Load Theory - Introduction

What happens once cognitive load theory is understood and applied?

• It makes lesson planning more difficult.

• It transforms your whole way of thinking about lesson and curriculum design.

• It simplifies grading systems.

• It focuses solely on student behavior.

What does cognitive load theory prove about teaching?

• More content is always better.

• Less is always more.

• Technology is essential.

• Group work is the best method.

How is information organized in long term memory?

• Randomly

• Into schema

• Temporarily

• In a limited space

Which memory type is prone to cognitive overload?

• Long term memory

• Working memory

• Sensory memory

• Procedural memory

What is the result of cognitive overload in learners?

• Enhanced memory retention

• Increased focus

• Difficulty in processing information

• Improved learning efficiency

Which memory type is used for immediate tasks?

• Long term memory

• Working memory

• Sensory memory

• Procedural memory

What does working memory help us do?

• Store information permanently

• Think and process information

• Organize information into schema

• Increase memory capacity

How many things can the working memory, in most cases, hold at any one time?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is the term used to describe the typical capacity of working memory?

• Magic number two

• Magic number four

• Magic number six

• Magic number eight

What is the relationship between working memory and long-term memory?

• They are the same

• Long-term memory requires working memory

• Once embedded in long-term memory, an information doesn't have to occupy our working memory

• Working memory is larger than long-term memory