CRI Speed Building & Accuracy Training Flashcards

What is a 'cold' speed take in court reporting instruction?

Answer: An unpracticed speed test given without the student previewing the material

A cold take simulates real-world conditions where reporters have no advance knowledge of the content, providing a true measure of skill readiness.

How should a CRI instructor use error analysis after a failed speed take?

Answer: Identify patterns in missed strokes to target specific theory or vocabulary gaps

Pattern-based error analysis pinpoints whether failures stem from theory gaps, vocabulary limitations, or pacing issues, enabling targeted remediation.

What is the recommended frequency for formal speed tests when a student is in an active speed-building phase?

Answer: Weekly or biweekly, with daily practice takes

Weekly or biweekly formal tests provide consistent benchmark data while daily informal practice takes build the repetition volume needed for speed gains.

Which strategy best helps students overcome a speed plateau in steno training?

Answer: Varying material type, altering drill format, and temporarily lowering speed to rebuild confidence

Varying stimuli, adjusting formats, and briefly reducing speed resets motor pathways and psychological barriers that cause plateaus.

What does 'accuracy degradation curve' mean in steno speed training assessment?

Answer: The rate at which accuracy decreases as dictation speed increases beyond a student's comfort zone

The accuracy degradation curve maps how a student's error rate rises as speed increases, helping instructors identify the precise speed ceiling that requires further training.

When a student's accuracy is high but speed is low, which instructional adjustment is most appropriate?

Answer: Introduce timed push-speed drills to encourage faster stroke production

When accuracy is strong but speed lags, push-speed drills deliberately force the student to write faster, building the motor automaticity needed to close the speed gap.