Unit 4

An acronym for the Women's Memorial Fund is a. WoMeFu c. FMW b. WMF d. MFW

B.) WMF

The letters for an acronym must form a new, real word.

False

This activity allows the brain to recover

Rest

Tanya would like to learn the impact a massive wildfire has on a particular animal habitat. Which type of memorization strategy would you recommend she uses to learn that information? a. Keywording c. Rhyming b. Noting d. None of these

D.) None of these

The second step in the repetition strategy is to_____________the information. a. Read c. Both of these b. Say d. None of these

D.) None of these

The strategy in which you learn something by repeating it over and over is called a. Revision c. Reduction b. Relearning d. Repetition

D.) Repetition

Memorization strategies can include a. Talking and singing c. Writing and editing b. Revising and editing d. Repetition and flashcards

D.) Repetition and flashcards

Andra is having a hard time remembering all the parts of a microscope. To help her label a microscope diagram on her test, she could use a. Keywording c. Categorization b. Repetition d. Visualization

D.) Visualization

"DaVinci created 24 angels in the sky," is an example of the rhyming strategy.

False

A keyword should be just as confusing as the word you are trying to learn so you learn the concept better.

False

A rhyme can only be used for concepts learned in Science class.

False

Basic acronyms, acronymic sentences, and acronymic abbreviations cannot be nonsensical.

False

In this lesson, to "associate concepts" means to describe their differences.

False

Learning through repetition does not apply to physical activities.

False

Repetition is a strategy where you do something only once.

False

The first step in the repetition strategy is to revisit the information.

False

Using NBA instead of National Basketball Association is an example of an acronymic sentence.

False

An _________ is a phrase formed from the first letters of words in a set phrase or series of words a. Acronymic sentence c. Basic Acronym b. Acronymic abbreviation d. None of these

A.) Acronymic Sentence

Oliver can't seem to learn all the types of animals living in a desert habitat. Which type of memorization strategy might you recommend to him? a. Categorizing c. Visualization b. Rhyming d. Keywording

A.) Categorization

The first step in the categorization process is to a. Create your categories c. Fill in your categories with items to remember b. Write out the paragraph from which the information is coming d. Create a numeric chart

A.) Create your categories

Forming rhymes and keywords allows for the learner to use a. Creativity c. Both of these b. Caution d. None of these

A.) Creativity

The letters in acronymic abbreviations must be a. In the correct order c. In backwards order b. In the second part of the word d. From the first part of the alphabet

A.) In the correct order

A benefit of flashcards is that they are a. Portable c. Very large b. Contains lots of information d. Ask many questions on one card

A.) Portable

Categorization would be most useful to memorize a. Potential causes of hurricanes c. The definition to a vocabulary word b. Your phone number d. All of these

A.) Potential causes of hurricanes

You are more likely to remember information if you a. Repeat the information c. Disagree with the information b. Redefine the information d. Agree with the information

A.) Repeat the information

Picturing the Super Bowl to remember what the purpose of sidelines on a football field is called a. Visualization c. Both of these b. Categorization d. None of these

A.) Visualization

Picturing the way a volcano erupts to remember how a volcano functions is called a. Visualizing c. Keywording b. Categorizing d. All of these

A.) Visualizing

"Every good boy does fine" for the notes on a scale

Acronymic Sentence

__________for about 10 minutes in between each repetition session helps you to remember the information better. a. Reading c. Sleeping b. Resting d. None of these

B.) Resting

Using repetition means to read, write and ________the information to be learned. a. revise c. compare b. say d. copy

B.) Say

A strong example of using keywords would be a. Using "good" to remember the word "hideous" c. Both of these b. Using "hide" to remember the word "hideous" d. None of these

B.) Using "hide" to remember the word "hideous"

What pattern of activation and breaks creates the strongest and longest-lasting memory? a. 3 activations with 3 minute breaks c. 10 activations with 3 minute breaks b. 3 activations with 10 minute breaks d. 10 activations with 10 minute breaks

B.) 3 activations with 10 minute breaks

A(n) _________ is a type of acronym for information in a specific order. a. Sentence c. Basic acronym b. Acronymic abbreviation d. All of these

B.) Acronymic Abbreviation

ROYGBIV is an a. Acronymic sentence c. Flashcard b. Acronymic abbreviation d. None of these

B.) Acronymic Abbreviation

Creating a list of items that can be found in specific sections of a Math book is called a. Visualization c. Both of these b. Categorization d. None of these

B.) Categorization

A keyword is used to replace a. Hard to spell words c. Words written backwards b. Confusing words or phrases d. All of these

B.) Confusing words or phrases

The purpose of using categorization for remembering information is to a. Group information to alphabetize it later c. Create a sequence of events b. Group information to remember it more easily d. None of these

B.) Group information to remember it more easily

When activating the visualization strategy, the image which holds the information is located a. In your notebook c. In your locker b. In your mind d. None of these

B.) In your mind

The association strategy is used to___________information a. Analyze and evaluate c. Forget b. Memorize d. Define

B.) Memorize

Which step is missing from the repetition strategy? Read, Write, Say, Revisit a. Reread c. Rewrite b. Rest d. Recover

B.) Rest

FACE for the notes on a musical scale is an example of a. An acronym c. Both A and B b. An acronymic abbreviation d. Neither A nor B

C.) Both A and B

Flashcards should focus on a. Key points c. Both of these b. Bits of information d. None of these

C.) Both of these

Shea wanted to memorize the year that Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. A good rhyme for her to learn would be a. Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941. c. On December 7, 1941 Japan attacked with the early sun. b. Hawaii was in danger on the 7th of December, 1941. d. None of these.

C.) On December 7, 1941 Japan attacked with the early sun.

The first step in creating any acronym is to a. Write out the entire paragraph where you will obtain the information c. Write down the information you need to know b. Ask your teacher for ideas d. Underline the letter you plan to use

C.) Write down the information you need to know

The first letter of each word in a phrase can be made into a. A flashcard c. A study strategy b. A repetition technique d. An acronym

D.) An Acronym

Finding ways to connect ideas in order to learn them better is called a. Memorization c. Application b. Defining d. Association

D.) Association

Placing pieces of information into groups to remember them better is called a. Visualizing c. Rhyming b. Keywording d. Categorizing

D.) Categorizing

Acronyms use the__________ of each word in a phrase a. First two letters c. Last two letters b. Last letter d. First letter

D.) First Letter

Visualizing a game of "tag" to remember the meaning of contagious

Keywords

This is the first activity in the repetition strategy

Read

Saying "In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue."

Rhyming

Singing "You and me are free" to remember the strategy for using the Underground Railroad.

Rhyming

A strong example of using keywords would be the word "top," to remember that topography means the study of the tops and bottoms of mountains and valleys.

True

Almost any concept can be made into an acronym if you use creativity.

True

An acronym uses the first letter of each word in a phrase.

True

An acronymic sentence does not need to be a realistic statement.

True

Categorizing means to place information into groups.

True

Creating a list of states and the people from those state who signed the Declaration of Independence is an example of categorizing.

True

Persons with photographic memories need little repetition, if any.

True

Persons with weak visual memories need more repetition to learn information.

True

Rhyming means to connect a rhymed phrase or poem with a concept to be learned.

True

The association strategy is used to help memorize information.

True

The complete process for learning through repetition is to read, write, say, rest and revisit the information.

True

The first step in categorizing information is to create the categories.

True

Visualization means to place information into a scene.

True

Waiting about 10 minutes in between each repetition session is the best way to learn through repetition.

True

Your keyword should sound similar to the word or phrase you are trying to learn.

True

Describing the aftermath of a house fire

Visualization

Describing the size of the Grand Canyon

Visualization

Identifying the effects of a hurricane

Visualization