Ch. 11 Gettin' Your Schema On!

What is NOT one of the learning goals mentioned in the text?

• Define schema

• State benefits of using as pre-learning strategy

• Write a story from text

• Describe 9 schema activation techniques

The term used to refer to prior knowledge is called:

• Brainstorm

• Learning Goal

• Schema

• Predicting

What does the text suggest about the knowledge of high school students?

• They know everything

• They have some prior knowledge about almost everything

• They know nothing

• They are experts in all fields

TRUE or FALSE: Your schema (prior knowledge) should translate between different subjects.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why is activating your schema helpful when learning new concepts?

• It helps you forget previous knowledge

• It improves comprehension & makes information easier to recall

• It does not link information to what you already know

• It wastes time

What should you do before starting to read new material?

• Jump right in

• Brainstorm what you already know

• Ignore previous knowledge

• Start with a test

What is the purpose of a K-W-L chart?

• To organize a schedule

• To activate prior knowledge

• To create a shopping list

• To design a workout plan

What connects the concepts in a concept map?

• Dotted lines

• Arrows

• Connecting lines

• Numbers

What is one question you might ask yourself when self-questioning?

• What is my favorite color?

• Can I summarize my knowledge?

• What time is it?

• How many pages are left?

What should you do before starting an assignment or reading, according to the text?

• Write a summary

• Predict what will happen

• Take a nap

• Draw a picture