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Activating hard thinking Quiz

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

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1.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of activating hard thinking?

a)

It requires effort and focus

b)

It involves questioning and analysing information

c)

It is a passive process

d)

It leads to deeper understanding and retention of information

2.

What is the purpose of thinking that builds schema?

a)

To memorise information for a short period of time

b)

To create connections between new and existing knowledge

c)

To avoid critical thinking

d)

To rely solely on rote memorisation

3.

Which of the following is an example of activating hard thinking?

a)

Memorising a list of vocabulary words without understanding their meanings

b)

Reading a textbook chapter and highlighting every sentence

c)

Summarising and paraphrasing information in your own words

d)

Skimming through a reading and only looking at the pictures

4.

What is the difference between declarative and procedural knowledge?

a)

Declarative knowledge is knowledge about how to do something, while procedural knowledge is knowledge about facts and concepts.

b)

Declarative knowledge is knowledge about facts and concepts, while procedural knowledge is knowledge about how to do something.

c)

Declarative knowledge is only useful in academic settings, while procedural knowledge is useful in real-world situations.

d)

Declarative knowledge is easier to acquire than procedural knowledge.

5.

Which of the following is an example of thinking that builds schema?

a)

Memorising a list of dates in history without understanding their significance

b)

Creating a mind map to organise and connect information

c)

Copying and pasting information from a website into a document

d)

Skimming through a reading and only looking at the bolded words

6.

What is the purpose of activating hard thinking?

a)

To make learning easier and less time-consuming

b)

To avoid critical thinking and analysis

c)

To deepen understanding and retention of information

d)

To rely solely on memorisation and recall

7.

Which of the following is an example of a mnemonic device?

a)

Creating an outline to organise information

b)

Repeating a phone number over and over again

c)

Using flashcards to memorise vocabulary words

d)

Underlining important information in a textbook

8.

Which of the following is an example of thinking that builds schema?

a)

Memorising a list of random facts without understanding their connections

b)

Creating a concept map to visualise relationships between ideas

c)

Copying and pasting information from a website into a document

d)

Skimming through a reading and only looking at the headings