Educational Psychology Principles Flashcards
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The principle of 'transfer of learning' is BEST illustrated when a student:
Answer: Applies knowledge from algebra class to solve a physics problem
Transfer of learning occurs when knowledge or skills acquired in one context are successfully applied in a different, often novel, context.
Criterion-referenced tests are designed to measure:
Answer: Whether a student has mastered specific predetermined learning objectives
Criterion-referenced tests evaluate mastery of defined skills or standards, reporting results as pass/fail or percent mastered rather than comparing students to each other.
Metacognition, as a component of effective learning, refers to:
Answer: A student's awareness and regulation of their own thinking processes
Metacognition involves thinking about one's own thinking—knowing what you know, recognizing comprehension failures, and selecting appropriate learning strategies.
Which ethical principle requires a test administrator to protect the confidentiality of student test materials and results?
Answer: Confidentiality and privacy
Confidentiality and privacy protect students' test data from unauthorized disclosure, ensuring trust in the testing process and compliance with laws like FERPA.
Scaffolding, as an instructional strategy, refers to:
Answer: Providing temporary, adjustable support that is gradually removed as competence grows
Scaffolding (derived from Vygotsky's ZPD) involves providing structured support tailored to the learner's current level that is progressively faded as the student gains independence.
A norm-referenced test score reported as a percentile rank of 75 means the student:
Answer: Scored higher than 75% of the students in the norm group
A percentile rank indicates relative standing; a rank of 75 means the student scored as well as or better than 75% of the comparison (norm) group.
Bandura's concept of self-efficacy most directly influences student learning by affecting:
Answer: Whether the student chooses challenging tasks and persists through difficulty
Self-efficacy—a person's belief in their capacity to execute a task—predicts academic choice, effort, and persistence; high self-efficacy students tackle harder challenges and recover faster from setbacks.