THE SCIENCE OF LEARNING: Debunking Learning Myths

Question 1

What is the best way to learn from some text?

Accepted Answer

While reading, explain the key ideas of the text to yourself.

Question 2

You have a test coming up. What’s the best way to review the material?

Accepted Answer

Take an informal quiz based on the material.

Question 3

Praise for intelligence will motivate students.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Intelligence is fixed at birth.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 5

Right-brained people learn differently from left-brained people.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

This pyramid shows the believed retention rate of learners as they learn through the teaching methods identified.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

To which of the following should you not tailor your learning?

Accepted Answer

Learning Styles (Visuals, audio, etc.)

Question 8

Learning should be spaced out over time.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Word problems in math class are tougher for students to grasp than ones with mathematical notation.

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 9