Higher-Order Thinking and Transfer Quiz

on a scale of 1-10, where would you put your personal stress level?

What is higher-order thinking primarily associated with?

• Memorization and recall

• Analysis, evaluation, and creation

• Understanding and applying information

• Following directions

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive ability critical to critical thinking?

• Interpretation

• Evaluation

• Inference

• Automaticity

What does the "E" in the IDEAL method stand for?

• Evaluate the solution

• Explore possible solutions

• Execute the plan

• Examine outcomes

Which instructional strategy best fosters creativity?

• Rote memorization exercises

• Play-based curriculum and intrinsic motivation

• Strict adherence to rules and guidelines

• Automaticity-focused tasks

What is an example of divergent thinking?

• Solving a math problem with one correct answer

• Writing multiple solutions to a hypothetical scenario

• Recalling facts from a history lesson

• Following a recipe step-by-step

What is the main challenge of achieving high-road transfer?

• Applying specific knowledge to identical situations

• Achieving automaticity of skills

• Conscious and reflective application of knowledge

• Memorizing concepts

Which type of transfer occurs when prior learning helps in a new situation?

• Positive transfer

• Negative transfer

• Zero transfer

• Far transfer

The theory of identical elements states that transfer happens when:

• General cognitive functions improve.

• Skills are abstracted across contexts.

• Two tasks share common components.

• Automaticity is achieved.

What is an example of backward-reaching transfer?

• Applying a familiar strategy to a similar new problem

• Reflecting on prior learning to solve a new problem

• Using automatic skills in a new setting

• Practicing to achieve mastery