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Neuromyths

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We mostly use 10% of our brain

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Brain? What is it?

2.

Individuals learn better when they receive information in their preferred learning style (e.g., visual, auditory, kinaesthetic)

a)

True

b)

False

c)

i don't know about others but i do

3.

Short bouts of coordination exercises can improve integration of left and right hemispheric brain function.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Differences in hemispheric dominance (left brain or right brain) can help to explain individual differences among learners

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Children are less attentive after sugar drinks and snacks

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Drinking less than 6 to 8 glasses of water a day can cause the brain to shrink

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Learning problems associated with developmental differences in brain function cannot be remediated by education

a)

True

b)

False

8.

It has been scientifically proven that fatty acid supplements (omega-3 and omega-6) have a positive effect on academic achievement.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Exercises that rehearse co-ordination of motorperception skills can improve literacy skills.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Extended rehearsal of some mental processes can change the shape and structure of some parts of the brain.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Learning problems associated with developmental differences in brain function cannot be remediated by education.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

There are critical periods in childhood after which certain things can no longer be learned.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Children must acquire their native language before a second language is learned. If they do so neither language will be fully acquired.

a)

True

b)

False