RET2504 = Integrating Formative Assessment

The definition of learning as described by Kirschner, Sweller and Clark (2006) is:

• A change in long term memory

• the place where thought occurs

• what we know and who we are and informs how we act

• when the brain processes and stores information

Select all the options that would take up a students' working memory

• Social and Peer Dynamics – Worrying about a fight with a friend.

• Emotional and Mental Health – Anxiety about an upcoming test.

• Physical Discomfort and Basic Needs – Feeling hungry during class.

• Comfortable Environment – Sitting in a well-lit classroom with a comfortable chair.

Which of the following is a suitable way to free up a student’s working memory?

• Give the student a series of complex, multi-step instructions all at once.

• Provide a concept map to visually represent key concepts.

• Instruct the student to complete a detailed reading task.

• Have the student memorise detailed instructions to complete an experiment.

Which of the following best describes intrinsic cognitive load?

• The mental effort required by irrelevant information.

• The mental effort required by strategies to manage tasks.

• The mental effort required by tasks that are complex or new.

• The mental effort required when solving simple, familiar tasks.

Which of the following is an example of extraneous cognitive load?

• Learning how to solve a math problem using a new formula.

• Breaking down complex information into smaller, manageable chunks.

• Memorising vocabulary words for a language class.

• Trying to learn in a noisy and distracting classroom environment.

What is the primary goal of germane cognitive load in learning?

• To support the creation of long-term memory and understanding.

• To increase mental effort in completing simple tasks.

• To reduce the complexity of learning tasks.

• To minimize the impact of distractions on learning.

Which of the following best describes the element of "Enabling Learning" in the VTLM 2.0?

• Creating learning environments where students independently explore new content.

• Providing scaffolds and support to help students overcome learning challenges.

• Focusing only on assessment to measure student performance.

• Using instructional materials that are designed to increase cognitive load.

3. What does "Explicit Teaching" focus on in the VTLM 2.0 framework?

• Encouraging passive learning through self-directed study.

• Offering feedback only after students have completed an independent task.

• Allowing students to explore content at their own pace with minimal guidance.

• Using clear instructions, demonstrations, and modeling to explicitly teach concepts.

What is the key focus of the "Supported Application" element in VTLM 2.0?

• Allowing students to independently apply what they've learned in complex contexts.

• Setting high expectations without providing opportunities for practice.

• Actively supporting students to apply their learning through guided practice and feedback.

• Offering alternative assessments that don't involve student application of learning.

Which of the High Impact Teaching Strategies is #6?

• Multiple Exposures

• Feedback

• Questioning

• Feedback