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Note-Taking and Memory Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In 1885, Hermann Ebbinghaus hypothesized a phenomenon he named "the __________ curve", which shows how information is lost over time if we don't revisit or establish connections to it.

a)

Forgetting

b)

Learning

c)

Retention

d)

Acquisition

2.

What does "Relative Importance" refer to in the context of note-taking?

a)

Determining the significance of information

b)

Focusing on minor details

c)

Ignoring the significance of information

d)

Categorizing information by topic

3.

Which of the following is an example of applying notes?

a)

Summarizing the notes for discussion

b)

Using the notes for practical purposes

c)

Reviewing the notes for understanding

d)

Memorizing the notes for tests

4.

The whole point of taking notes is to:

a)

Memorize information for short-term recall.

b)

Learn something and then be able to apply the learning.

c)

Summarize content without learning.

d)

Organize thoughts without application.

5.

Which phase of FNT (Focused Note-Taking) is associated with taking notes?

a)

Phase 2 of FNT

b)

Phase 4 of FNT

c)

Phase 1 of FNT

d)

Phase 3 of FNT

6.

In Phase 3 of FNT (Connecting Thinking), what do we identify in the notes?

a)

headings

b)

summaries

c)

chunks

d)

sections

7.

What does "paraphrasing" mean?

a)

Copying information verbatim

b)

Translating information into another language

c)

Summarizing information in brief points

d)

Rewriting information in your own words

8.

Which of the following are examples of Phase 4 in the note-taking process?

a)

Consider how the learning helps you meet the note-taking objective. Plan where you go from here.

b)

These are things you need to make connections to (Phase 3 of FNT)

c)

These are examples of Wonderment questions (Phase 3 of FNT)

d)

Step 4 - Ways to think about the notes as a whole

9.

The statement "The 3 most important facts from today's lesson are ________________" is an example of which type of sentence starter?

a)

Example of a Definition sentence starter

b)

Example of a Reflection sentence starter

c)

Example of a Conclusion sentence starter

d)

Example of a Summary sentence starter

10.

Now that I know about __________ I can fully understand __________ and how this relates to _______________.

a)

Example of a Conclusion sentence starter

b)

Example of a Reflection sentence starter

c)

Example of a Summary sentence starter

d)

Example of a Definition sentence starter

11.

Looking over notes to clarify and expand on information is best described as:

a)

None of the answer choices

b)

Think about the notes as a whole (Phase 4) by...

c)

None of these answers

d)

Review notes

12.

What does the abbreviation "b/w" stand for?

a)

behind; example - My car was stuck behind the van and the dumpster.

b)

beside; example - My car was parked beside the van and the dumpster.

c)

beneath; example - My car was stuck beneath the van and the dumpster.

d)

between; example - My car was stuck b/w the van and the dumpster.

13.

The "Curve of Forgetting" says that once you complete at least ________ repetitions with your notes the information is all but cemented in your brain.

a)

5

b)

2

c)

3

d)

7

14.

Which Phase of FNT is this describing? Learners should ask questions they really want to find the answers to and truly want to discuss.

a)

Phase 4

b)

Phase 1

c)

Phase 3

d)

Phase 2

15.

Things the teacher wants you to remember & you should make sure are included in your notes

a)

Inexpensive Items

b)

Important Items

c)

Expensive Items

d)

Any type of Item

16.

How do you "apply your learning" after taking good notes?

a)

Pass a test or complete an essay

b)

Summarize notes without testing

c)

Discuss topics without evaluation

d)

Memorize facts without application

17.

Which phase of the FNT (Four-Phase Note-Taking) process involves revising notes by underlining, highlighting, circling, chunking, questioning, adding, deleting, and organizing main ideas and details?

a)

Phase 4 of FNT

b)

Phase 2 of FNT

c)

Phase 3 of FNT

d)

Phase 1 of FNT

18.

What does it mean to "reflect" in the note-taking process?

a)

Memorizing facts for recall

b)

Practicing skills repeatedly

c)

Summarizing key points quickly

d)

Thinking about the learning experience

19.

Demonstrate what you've learned or apply it to a new situation.

a)

Phase 5 - Using your notes

b)

Phase 3 - Organizing your notes

c)

Phase 2 - Taking detailed notes

d)

Phase 4 - Reviewing your notes

20.

Save and revisit your notes as a resource or learning tool to help you apply or demonstrate what you have learned.

a)

Phase 1 of FNT

b)

Phase 5 of FNT

c)

Phase 2 of FNT

d)

Phase 3 of FNT

21.

These are examples of which part of Phase 4? What have I learned? Capture the most important aspects of your notes. Answer the Essential Question.

a)

Reflecting on your notes

b)

Using notes to prepare for quizzes and tests

c)

Summarizing your notes

d)

Assigning page numbers to keep notes organized

22.

Arranging Information means:

a)

Randomizing information for variety.

b)

Categorizing information by topic.

c)

Organizing information in a desired order.

d)

Simplifying information for clarity.

23.

In Phase 1 of FNTN (Taking Notes), we: Establish a purpose, choose a _______, write notes!

a)

format

b)

color

c)

font

d)

topic

24.

Students can summarize and reflect in many ways, individually and/or collaboratively, and with many different tools. What should they do?

a)

Memorize the notes exactly.

b)

Disregard the notes entirely.

c)

Concentrate on specific details.

d)

Think about the notes as a whole.

25.

The main points from my notes are ________________.

a)

Example of a Summary sentence starter

b)

A type of conclusion

c)

A question for discussion

d)

A supporting detail

26.

To develop and deepen understanding, what should students do with their notes?

a)

Think about the notes as a whole.

b)

Focus on individual details.

c)

Ignore the notes completely.

d)

Memorize the notes verbatim.

27.

What does anomaly mean?

a)

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

b)

Something that confirms expectations

c)

Something that is typical and common

d)

Something that follows standard procedures

28.

Which of the following is a way to make your notes more personal by including your understanding of why you needed to learn the information?

a)

In a Reflection -

b)

Review notes

c)

In a Summary -

d)

Apply the Learning

29.

What does completing 5 repetitions of reviewing, interacting, thinking, and doing it again help you achieve?

a)

Curve of Forgetting

b)

Memory Trace

c)

Think about the Notes as a Whole (Phase 4) By...

d)

Serial Position Curve

30.

Which of the following is an example of a sentence starter for explaining the steps to solve an equation?

a)

Example of a Reflection sentence starter

b)

Example of a Conclusion sentence starter

c)

Example of a Summary sentence starter

d)

Example of a Definition sentence starter