CRI CRI Speed Building & Accuracy Training 2

Question 1

What is a 'pyramid drill' in the context of steno speed training?

Accepted Answer

A drill that progressively increases speed in small increments, then decreases back down

Answer

A pyramid drill gradually raises the dictation speed in small steps until the student's limit is reached, then steps back down, maximizing exposure to challenge speeds.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'push speed' in steno instruction?

Accepted Answer

A speed slightly above the student's current passing speed to force adaptation

Answer

Push speed is intentionally set above the student's current passing threshold to create productive struggle and accelerate adaptation.

Question 3

A student passes 180 wpm consistently but fails 200 wpm. What intermediate step should an instructor introduce?

Accepted Answer

Introduce 185 wpm and 190 wpm takes before attempting 200 wpm

Answer

Incremental speed laddering (185, 190 wpm) bridges the gap between passing and target speed, reducing frustration and building confidence.

Question 4

What role does audio quality play in steno speed accuracy training?

Accepted Answer

Poor audio can introduce artificial errors unrelated to student skill

Answer

Poor audio quality introduces mishearing errors that mask true skill level and give inaccurate diagnostic data, so instructors must control audio quality carefully.

Question 5

Which type of dictation material is typically most challenging for speed building due to high syllabic density?

Accepted Answer

Medical testimony

Answer

Medical testimony contains highly polysyllabic terminology that significantly increases syllabic intensity, making it one of the hardest categories for speed building.

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CRI CRI Speed Building & Accuracy Training 2