Summary: Learning How To Learn: Powerful Mental Tools To Help You Master Tough Subjects Class Notes

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  • week two: Chunking

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  • By what method are chunks formed in your brain?

    by focused concentrated study
    by repetition
  • How do chunks help in remembering?

    they combine information thereby providing context. It is context that helps remembering
  • What prevents chunks from forming?

    being angry, stressed, afraid
  • What is important when learning individual chunks?

    to keep seeing the overall pattern
    keep seeing the context, how it connects to other pieces
  • What route to follow in learning something new?

    • start by mastering small chunks
    • then connect those small chunks into larger ones
  • Wich three steps are needed to form a chunk?

    1. focused attention
    2. understanding the big picture
    3. practice so as to know when to use the chunk
  • What is bottom up and what is top down learning?

    bottom up is practicing
    top down is the big picture
  • What is one method of getting context?

    glancing through headings and pictures of a chapter
  • When might rereading be effective as a strategy?

    if enough time has passed
  • How to apply recall?

    After reading a text put it away and try and recall the main ideas

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