Teacher Test Preparation & Study Skills Development Flashcards
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Which mnemonic technique creates a memorable word or phrase from the first letters of items to be remembered?
Answer: Acronym/acrostic mnemonics
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).
The 'elaborative interrogation' study technique involves:
Answer: Asking 'Why?' and 'How does this make sense?' questions while studying to connect new information to existing knowledge
Elaborative interrogation prompts deeper processing by generating explanations for WHY facts are true — connecting new information to existing knowledge creates richer, more retrievable memories.
Teaching students to monitor their own comprehension while reading — asking 'Does this make sense?' and re-reading when confused — is called:
Answer: Metacognitive monitoring
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.
Which of the following is an example of an effective study environment recommendation supported by research?
Answer: Study in the same location every time and minimize distractions, including phone notifications
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.
A student consistently performs well on homework but poorly on tests. Which skill should the teacher most likely address?
Answer: Test anxiety management and transfer of learning to performance under timed conditions
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.
Which practice BEST prepares students for high-stakes standardized testing while also supporting genuine learning?
Answer: Teaching the curriculum deeply and meaningfully, with test-taking strategy instruction embedded throughout
Deep, meaningful content instruction aligned to standards produces both genuine learning and test performance — test prep worksheets alone develop neither and narrow the curriculum.