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week two: Chunking
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By what method are chunks formed in your brain?
by focused concentrated studyby 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 patternkeep 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
- start by mastering small chunks
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Wich three steps are needed to form a chunk?
- focused attention
- understanding the big picture
- practice so as to know when to use the chunk
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What is bottom up and what is top down learning?
bottom up is practicingtop 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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