NGSA Academic Performance 5

Question 1

Which learning strategy involves connecting new information to something you already know?

Accepted Answer

Making prior knowledge connections (schema activation)

Answer

Activating prior knowledge helps the brain link new concepts to existing memories, improving understanding.

Question 2

A student has 3 hours to study for 4 subjects equally. How many minutes should be spent on each subject?

Accepted Answer

45 minutes

Answer

3 hours = 180 minutes; divided equally among 4 subjects = 45 minutes each.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes a 'summative assessment'?

Accepted Answer

An end-of-unit test that evaluates what students learned overall

Answer

Summative assessments evaluate learning after instruction is complete, such as final exams or end-of-unit tests.

Question 4

A student needs a 90 average across 5 tests. After 4 tests the student averaged 88. What score is needed on the 5th test?

Accepted Answer

98

Answer

Needed total = 90 × 5 = 450; earned so far = 88 × 4 = 352; 450 − 352 = 98 needed.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST helps a student manage test anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Practicing deep breathing and reviewing material in advance

Answer

Thorough preparation combined with relaxation techniques reduces anxiety and improves performance.

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