Learning Theories Flashcards
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What is the correct order of the steps in George Pólya's problem-solving method from How to Solve It?
Answer: Understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, look back
Pólya's four steps are understand, devise a plan, carry out the plan, and look back.
Midway through an AMC 12 problem, a student asks, 'Is this approach working, or should I switch methods?' This is an example of what?
Answer: Metacognitive monitoring
Flavell's metacognition includes monitoring and regulating one's own thinking while solving problems.
Which practice routine best fits Ericsson's idea of deliberate practice for AMC 12 preparation?
Answer: Targeting weak topics with focused effort and immediate feedback
Deliberate practice is focused, effortful work on specific weaknesses with feedback.
A student who misses a problem says, 'I can't do this yet, but I can learn it.' Which theory does this reflect?
Answer: Growth mindset
Dweck's growth mindset views ability as something that develops through effort and strategy.
Research shows that taking timed practice AMC tests improves long-term retention more than rereading notes. What is this called?
Answer: Testing effect (retrieval practice)
The testing effect shows that actively retrieving information strengthens memory more than restudying.
A student mixes number theory, geometry, and probability problems in one practice set instead of doing them in blocks. Which strategy is this?
Answer: Interleaved practice
Interleaving mixes problem types and trains students to pick the right strategy, like on the real AMC.
An advanced AMC student learns less from detailed worked examples than from solving problems independently. What is this phenomenon?
Answer: Expertise reversal effect
The expertise reversal effect says guidance that helps novices can become redundant or harmful for experts.
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