GED Teacher Test Preparation & Study Skills Development 3

Question 1

Which mnemonic technique creates a memorable word or phrase from the first letters of items to be remembered?

Accepted Answer

Acronym/acrostic mnemonics

Answer

Acronyms and acrostics use the first letters of items to create memorable words (HOMES = Great Lakes) or phrases (Never Eat Soggy Waffles = compass directions N, E, S, W).

Question 2

The 'elaborative interrogation' study technique involves:

Accepted Answer

Asking 'Why?' and 'How does this make sense?' questions while studying to connect new information to existing knowledge

Answer

Elaborative interrogation prompts deeper processing by generating explanations for WHY facts are true — connecting new information to existing knowledge creates richer, more retrievable memories.

Question 3

Teaching students to monitor their own comprehension while reading — asking 'Does this make sense?' and re-reading when confused — is called:

Accepted Answer

Metacognitive monitoring

Answer

Metacognitive monitoring involves readers checking their own understanding during reading and applying fix-up strategies when comprehension breaks down — it is a hallmark of skilled readers.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an effective study environment recommendation supported by research?

Accepted Answer

Study in the same location every time and minimize distractions, including phone notifications

Answer

Research supports consistent study locations (context-dependent memory benefits) and minimizing distractions — phones, social media, and background speech (including lyrics) significantly impair learning of complex material.

Question 5

A student consistently performs well on homework but poorly on tests. Which skill should the teacher most likely address?

Accepted Answer

Test anxiety management and transfer of learning to performance under timed conditions

Answer

The homework-test discrepancy often reflects difficulty transferring and performing knowledge under timed test conditions — which can involve test anxiety, over-reliance on notes/references, or lack of retrieval practice.

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GED Teacher Test Preparation & Study Skills Development 3