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
