Back-to-School Study Toolkit
An evidence-aware board about retrieval practice, spaced study, notes, time management, and learning mindsets.
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| Retrieval Practice | Spaced Study | Taking Notes | Managing Time | Learning Mindsets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100Which memory benefit is also known as retrieval practice? | 100Which evidence-based technique schedules repeated review over time? | 100What practice records information from different sources and platforms? | 100What process plans and consciously controls time spent on activities? | 100What term describes an established set of attitudes held by a person or group? |
| 200Which alternative name emphasizes deliberately bringing information back to mind? | 200Which study tool is usually used with spaced repetition? | 200What core of the information does a note writer record? | 200What kind of control over time is named in the definition? | 200Which alternative term is given especially for a biased and closed-minded outlook? |
| 300What kind of memory is increased when study time includes retrieval? | 300Which psychological principle does the review schedule exploit? | 300Which transient spoken source is listed as a common origin for notes? | 300Which three outcomes does the process aim to increase? | 300From what broad view or beliefs may a mindset develop? |
| 400Which broader benefit from repeating task items is distinguished from the testing effect? | 400What physical-card system is named for performing spaced repetition? | 400What special name is used for notes recording a meeting? | 400Which calendar constraint is named for tasks, projects, and goals? | 400What tendency describes accepting previous behaviors, choices, or tools? |
| 500A teacher uses low-stakes questions to teach rather than merely assess. Which named approach is being applied? | 500A learner sorts cards by difficulty. Which cards should appear more often under the stated rule? | 500A student turns lecture notes into a durable system of linked ideas. Which broader skill does the source call foundational? | 500A student combines a timer, priority list, and calendar. Which three kinds of support named by the source are being used? | 500A group accepts a shared outlook without challenging it. Which group-level pattern named beside cognitive inertia may result? |
Ages 12 and up · 25 of 25 clues written · final round · about 20 minutes
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Back-to-School Study Toolkit · Ages 12 and up · answers are on the host key
Retrieval Practice
- 100 Which memory benefit is also known as retrieval practice?
- 200 Which alternative name emphasizes deliberately bringing information back to mind?
- 300 What kind of memory is increased when study time includes retrieval?
- 400 Which broader benefit from repeating task items is distinguished from the testing effect?
- 500 A teacher uses low-stakes questions to teach rather than merely assess. Which named approach is being applied?
Spaced Study
- 100 Which evidence-based technique schedules repeated review over time?
- 200 Which study tool is usually used with spaced repetition?
- 300 Which psychological principle does the review schedule exploit?
- 400 What physical-card system is named for performing spaced repetition?
- 500 A learner sorts cards by difficulty. Which cards should appear more often under the stated rule?
Taking Notes
- 100 What practice records information from different sources and platforms?
- 200 What core of the information does a note writer record?
- 300 Which transient spoken source is listed as a common origin for notes?
- 400 What special name is used for notes recording a meeting?
- 500 A student turns lecture notes into a durable system of linked ideas. Which broader skill does the source call foundational?
Managing Time
- 100 What process plans and consciously controls time spent on activities?
- 200 What kind of control over time is named in the definition?
- 300 Which three outcomes does the process aim to increase?
- 400 Which calendar constraint is named for tasks, projects, and goals?
- 500 A student combines a timer, priority list, and calendar. Which three kinds of support named by the source are being used?
Learning Mindsets
- 100 What term describes an established set of attitudes held by a person or group?
- 200 Which alternative term is given especially for a biased and closed-minded outlook?
- 300 From what broad view or beliefs may a mindset develop?
- 400 What tendency describes accepting previous behaviors, choices, or tools?
- 500 A group accepts a shared outlook without challenging it. Which group-level pattern named beside cognitive inertia may result?
Final round: Study Schedule
This evidence-based technique shows newer and harder flashcards more frequently while spacing later reviews.
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Retrieval Practice
- 100 Which memory benefit is also known as retrieval practice? Response: testing effectChecked against:
The testing effect (also known as retrieval practice, active recall, practice testing, or test-enhanced learning) suggests long-term memory is increased when part of the learning period is devoted to retrieving information from memory.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Testing_effect&oldid=1366053187 - 200 Which alternative name emphasizes deliberately bringing information back to mind? Response: active recallChecked against:
The testing effect (also known as retrieval practice, active recall, practice testing, or test-enhanced learning) suggests long-term memory is increased when part of the learning period is devoted to retrieving information from memory.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Testing_effect&oldid=1366053187 - 300 What kind of memory is increased when study time includes retrieval? Response: long-term memoryChecked against:
The testing effect (also known as retrieval practice, active recall, practice testing, or test-enhanced learning) suggests long-term memory is increased when part of the learning period is devoted to retrieving information from memory.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Testing_effect&oldid=1366053187 - 400 Which broader benefit from repeating task items is distinguished from the testing effect? Response: practice effectChecked against:
It is different from the more general practice effect, defined in the APA Dictionary of Psychology as "any change or improvement that results from practice or repetition of task items or activities."
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Testing_effect&oldid=1366053187 - 500 A teacher uses low-stakes questions to teach rather than merely assess. Which named approach is being applied? Response: practice testingChecked against:
The testing effect (also known as retrieval practice, active recall, practice testing, or test-enhanced learning) suggests long-term memory is increased when part of the learning period is devoted to retrieving information from memory.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Testing_effect&oldid=1366053187
Spaced Study
- 100 Which evidence-based technique schedules repeated review over time? Response: spaced repetitionChecked against:
Spaced repetition is an evidence-based learning technique that is usually performed with flashcards.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spaced_repetition&oldid=1360738312 - 200 Which study tool is usually used with spaced repetition? Response: flashcardsChecked against:
Spaced repetition is an evidence-based learning technique that is usually performed with flashcards.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spaced_repetition&oldid=1360738312 - 300 Which psychological principle does the review schedule exploit? Response: spacing effectChecked against:
Newly introduced and more difficult flashcards are shown more frequently, while older and less difficult flashcards are shown less frequently in order to exploit the psychological spacing effect.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spaced_repetition&oldid=1360738312 - 400 What physical-card system is named for performing spaced repetition? Response: Leitner systemChecked against:
It is also possible to perform spaced repetition with physical flashcards using the Leitner system.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spaced_repetition&oldid=1360738312 - 500 A learner sorts cards by difficulty. Which cards should appear more often under the stated rule? Response: newly introduced and more difficult flashcardsChecked against:
Newly introduced and more difficult flashcards are shown more frequently, while older and less difficult flashcards are shown less frequently in order to exploit the psychological spacing effect.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spaced_repetition&oldid=1360738312
Taking Notes
- 100 What practice records information from different sources and platforms? Response: note-takingChecked against:
Note-taking (sometimes written as notetaking or note taking) is the practice of recording information from different sources and platforms.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Note-taking&oldid=1362970664 - 200 What core of the information does a note writer record? Response: essenceChecked against:
By taking notes, the writer records the essence of the information, freeing their mind from having to recall everything.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Note-taking&oldid=1362970664 - 300 Which transient spoken source is listed as a common origin for notes? Response: oral discussionChecked against:
Notes are commonly drawn from a transient source, such as an oral discussion at a meeting, or a lecture (notes of a meeting are usually called minutes), in which case the notes may be the only record of the event.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Note-taking&oldid=1362970664 - 400 What special name is used for notes recording a meeting? Response: minutesChecked against:
Notes are commonly drawn from a transient source, such as an oral discussion at a meeting, or a lecture (notes of a meeting are usually called minutes), in which case the notes may be the only record of the event.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Note-taking&oldid=1362970664 - 500 A student turns lecture notes into a durable system of linked ideas. Which broader skill does the source call foundational? Response: personal knowledge managementChecked against:
Note-taking is a foundational skill in personal knowledge management.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Note-taking&oldid=1362970664
Managing Time
- 100 What process plans and consciously controls time spent on activities? Response: time managementChecked against:
Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities—especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Time_management&oldid=1364180736 - 200 What kind of control over time is named in the definition? Response: conscious controlChecked against:
Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities—especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Time_management&oldid=1364180736 - 300 Which three outcomes does the process aim to increase? Response: effectiveness, efficiency, and productivityChecked against:
Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities—especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Time_management&oldid=1364180736 - 400 Which calendar constraint is named for tasks, projects, and goals? Response: due dateChecked against:
Time management may be aided by a range of skills, tools and techniques, especially when accomplishing specific tasks, projects and goals that have a due date.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Time_management&oldid=1364180736 - 500 A student combines a timer, priority list, and calendar. Which three kinds of support named by the source are being used? Response: skills, tools, and techniquesChecked against:
Time management may be aided by a range of skills, tools and techniques, especially when accomplishing specific tasks, projects and goals that have a due date.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Time_management&oldid=1364180736
Learning Mindsets
- 100 What term describes an established set of attitudes held by a person or group? Response: mindsetChecked against:
A mindset (also known as mentality especially when considered as biased and closed-minded) refers to an established set of attitudes of a person or group concerning culture, values, philosophy, frame of reference, outlook, or disposition.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mindset&oldid=1364558343 - 200 Which alternative term is given especially for a biased and closed-minded outlook? Response: mentalityChecked against:
A mindset (also known as mentality especially when considered as biased and closed-minded) refers to an established set of attitudes of a person or group concerning culture, values, philosophy, frame of reference, outlook, or disposition.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mindset&oldid=1364558343 - 300 From what broad view or beliefs may a mindset develop? Response: worldviewChecked against:
This may also develop from a person's worldview or beliefs about the meaning of life.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mindset&oldid=1364558343 - 400 What tendency describes accepting previous behaviors, choices, or tools? Response: cognitive inertiaChecked against:
A mindset could create an incentive to adopt (or accept) previous behaviors, choices, or tools, sometimes known as cognitive inertia or groupthink.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mindset&oldid=1364558343 - 500 A group accepts a shared outlook without challenging it. Which group-level pattern named beside cognitive inertia may result? Response: groupthinkChecked against:
A mindset could create an incentive to adopt (or accept) previous behaviors, choices, or tools, sometimes known as cognitive inertia or groupthink.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mindset&oldid=1364558343
Final round: Study Schedule
This evidence-based technique shows newer and harder flashcards more frequently while spacing later reviews. Response: spaced repetitionChecked against: Spaced repetition is an evidence-based learning technique that is usually performed with flashcards.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spaced_repetition&oldid=1360738312
Every clue, every answer, and what it was checked against
This is what prints on the host key.
Retrieval Practice
Which memory benefit is also known as retrieval practice? 100
testing effectChecked against:
The testing effect (also known as retrieval practice, active recall, practice testing, or test-enhanced learning) suggests long-term memory is increased when part of the learning period is devoted to retrieving information from memory.
Source, pinned revisionWhich alternative name emphasizes deliberately bringing information back to mind? 200
active recallChecked against:
The testing effect (also known as retrieval practice, active recall, practice testing, or test-enhanced learning) suggests long-term memory is increased when part of the learning period is devoted to retrieving information from memory.
Source, pinned revisionWhat kind of memory is increased when study time includes retrieval? 300
long-term memoryChecked against:
The testing effect (also known as retrieval practice, active recall, practice testing, or test-enhanced learning) suggests long-term memory is increased when part of the learning period is devoted to retrieving information from memory.
Source, pinned revisionWhich broader benefit from repeating task items is distinguished from the testing effect? 400
practice effectChecked against:
It is different from the more general practice effect, defined in the APA Dictionary of Psychology as "any change or improvement that results from practice or repetition of task items or activities."
Source, pinned revisionA teacher uses low-stakes questions to teach rather than merely assess. Which named approach is being applied? 500
practice testingChecked against:
The testing effect (also known as retrieval practice, active recall, practice testing, or test-enhanced learning) suggests long-term memory is increased when part of the learning period is devoted to retrieving information from memory.
Source, pinned revision
Spaced Study
Which evidence-based technique schedules repeated review over time? 100
spaced repetitionChecked against:
Spaced repetition is an evidence-based learning technique that is usually performed with flashcards.
Source, pinned revisionWhich study tool is usually used with spaced repetition? 200
flashcardsChecked against:
Spaced repetition is an evidence-based learning technique that is usually performed with flashcards.
Source, pinned revisionWhich psychological principle does the review schedule exploit? 300
spacing effectChecked against:
Newly introduced and more difficult flashcards are shown more frequently, while older and less difficult flashcards are shown less frequently in order to exploit the psychological spacing effect.
Source, pinned revisionWhat physical-card system is named for performing spaced repetition? 400
Leitner systemChecked against:
It is also possible to perform spaced repetition with physical flashcards using the Leitner system.
Source, pinned revisionA learner sorts cards by difficulty. Which cards should appear more often under the stated rule? 500
newly introduced and more difficult flashcardsChecked against:
Newly introduced and more difficult flashcards are shown more frequently, while older and less difficult flashcards are shown less frequently in order to exploit the psychological spacing effect.
Source, pinned revision
Taking Notes
What practice records information from different sources and platforms? 100
note-takingChecked against:
Note-taking (sometimes written as notetaking or note taking) is the practice of recording information from different sources and platforms.
Source, pinned revisionWhat core of the information does a note writer record? 200
essenceChecked against:
By taking notes, the writer records the essence of the information, freeing their mind from having to recall everything.
Source, pinned revisionWhich transient spoken source is listed as a common origin for notes? 300
oral discussionChecked against:
Notes are commonly drawn from a transient source, such as an oral discussion at a meeting, or a lecture (notes of a meeting are usually called minutes), in which case the notes may be the only record of the event.
Source, pinned revisionWhat special name is used for notes recording a meeting? 400
minutesChecked against:
Notes are commonly drawn from a transient source, such as an oral discussion at a meeting, or a lecture (notes of a meeting are usually called minutes), in which case the notes may be the only record of the event.
Source, pinned revisionA student turns lecture notes into a durable system of linked ideas. Which broader skill does the source call foundational? 500
personal knowledge managementChecked against:
Note-taking is a foundational skill in personal knowledge management.
Source, pinned revision
Managing Time
What process plans and consciously controls time spent on activities? 100
time managementChecked against:
Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities—especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
Source, pinned revisionWhat kind of control over time is named in the definition? 200
conscious controlChecked against:
Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities—especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
Source, pinned revisionWhich three outcomes does the process aim to increase? 300
effectiveness, efficiency, and productivityChecked against:
Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities—especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
Source, pinned revisionWhich calendar constraint is named for tasks, projects, and goals? 400
due dateChecked against:
Time management may be aided by a range of skills, tools and techniques, especially when accomplishing specific tasks, projects and goals that have a due date.
Source, pinned revisionA student combines a timer, priority list, and calendar. Which three kinds of support named by the source are being used? 500
skills, tools, and techniquesChecked against:
Time management may be aided by a range of skills, tools and techniques, especially when accomplishing specific tasks, projects and goals that have a due date.
Source, pinned revision
Learning Mindsets
What term describes an established set of attitudes held by a person or group? 100
mindsetChecked against:
A mindset (also known as mentality especially when considered as biased and closed-minded) refers to an established set of attitudes of a person or group concerning culture, values, philosophy, frame of reference, outlook, or disposition.
Source, pinned revisionWhich alternative term is given especially for a biased and closed-minded outlook? 200
mentalityChecked against:
A mindset (also known as mentality especially when considered as biased and closed-minded) refers to an established set of attitudes of a person or group concerning culture, values, philosophy, frame of reference, outlook, or disposition.
Source, pinned revisionFrom what broad view or beliefs may a mindset develop? 300
worldviewChecked against:
This may also develop from a person's worldview or beliefs about the meaning of life.
Source, pinned revisionWhat tendency describes accepting previous behaviors, choices, or tools? 400
cognitive inertiaChecked against:
A mindset could create an incentive to adopt (or accept) previous behaviors, choices, or tools, sometimes known as cognitive inertia or groupthink.
Source, pinned revisionA group accepts a shared outlook without challenging it. Which group-level pattern named beside cognitive inertia may result? 500
groupthinkChecked against:
A mindset could create an incentive to adopt (or accept) previous behaviors, choices, or tools, sometimes known as cognitive inertia or groupthink.
Source, pinned revision
Final round
This evidence-based technique shows newer and harder flashcards more frequently while spacing later reviews.
spaced repetitionChecked against:
Spaced repetition is an evidence-based learning technique that is usually performed with flashcards.
Source, pinned revision
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