Question 1

Which one of the following is said to increase meta-cognitive awareness and classroom achievement?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge of effective learning strategies is directly linked to increasing meta-cognitive awareness, as it involves understanding how one learns and applying strategies to improve learning outcomes. This awareness can lead to better classroom achievement by enabling students to use more effective approaches to their studies.

Question 2

Which one of the following students is elaborating as he takes notes in class?

Accepted Answer

Frank is adding his own thoughts and connecting the concept he's learning about with a personal experience. This shows elaboration while taking notes. The other choices do not demonstrate elaboration.

Question 3

Three of the following are indicative of a community of learners.Which one is not?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Which one of the following is a strategy commonly used by successful learners?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Three of the following are examples of comprehension monitoring.Which one is not?

Accepted Answer

Comprehension monitoring involves actively engaging with the text to ensure understanding, such as summarizing content, asking questions, and checking if learning objectives are met. Looking at headings and subheadings before reading, as Dillon does, is a previewing strategy, not a comprehension monitoring activity.

Question 6

Canadian researchers looking at computer networks in relation to communities of learners have found that:

Accepted Answer

On-line discussions can provide a more comfortable environment for shy students to participate in discussions, as they might feel less intimidated than in face-to-face situations. This allows them to engage more freely with the material and their peers.

Question 7

Which one of the following is the best illustration of metacognition?

Accepted Answer

Metacognition involves being aware of one's own learning process and strategies, and adjusting them for better outcomes. Toni's action of self-quizzing to address her specific difficulty with dates is a clear example of metacognitive strategy.

Question 8

Which one of the following is a common mistake that teachers make as children transition to higher educational levels?

Accepted Answer

Teaching content without process is a common mistake as it focuses solely on the information being taught rather than on teaching students how to learn and process that information, which becomes increasingly important as students progress to higher educational levels.

Question 9

The textbook recommends three of the following strategies for helping students learn to summarize class material.Which strategy does it not recommend?

Accepted Answer

The textbook does not recommend starting with large chunks of material for summarization practice. It's more effective to begin with smaller, well-organized material to help students gradually develop their summarization skills.

Question 10

Which one of the following best illustrates concept mapping?

Accepted Answer

Concept mapping involves representing relationships among concepts visually, often with connecting lines and descriptions of the relationships, as described in option A.

Question 11

When students summarize material they are studying, they learn it more thoroughly.Which one of these students is most effectively summarizing?

Accepted Answer

Jerry's method of writing down important ideas and identifying relationships among them is the most effective way to summarize material because it involves analyzing and organizing the information, which enhances understanding and retention.

Question 12

Which one of the following teachers in not necessarily helping students to identify important information?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following is a necessary component for conceptual change?

Accepted Answer

Making connections between old and new concepts is essential for conceptual change, as it helps learners integrate new information with their existing knowledge base, facilitating a deeper understanding and modification of their conceptual frameworks.

Question 14

Which of the following is considered to be "the cornerstone of cognitive theories of learning"?

Accepted Answer

The cornerstone of cognitive theories of learning is the idea that students are actively engaged in the learning process. This perspective emphasizes the importance of learners' active involvement in constructing knowledge and understanding through interaction with the material and reflection on their experiences.

Question 15

Which one of the following situations best illustrates the process of elaborative interrogation?

Accepted Answer

Elaborative interrogation involves generating an explanation for why an explicitly stated fact or concept is true. Ben and Karen asking each other questions they constructed from their chemistry notes best illustrates this process, as it likely involves them explaining and discussing the reasons behind the answers to their questions, thereby deepening their understanding of the material.

Question 16

Gabriel needs to study for an upcoming exam.He does a number of things to prepare for the exam, four of which are listed below.Three of these illustrate metacognition.Which one reflects little if any metacognitive activity?

Accepted Answer

Metacognition involves thinking about one's own thinking processes, such as planning, monitoring, and evaluating one's understanding or performance. Options A, C, and D all involve metacognitive strategies like planning study time, using mnemonic devices to aid memory, and self-testing to evaluate readiness. Option B, directing his eyes to the first page of his textbook, is a physical action with little to no metacognitive activity involved, as it does not involve planning, monitoring, or evaluating his learning process.

Question 17

Which one of the following examples illustrates conceptual change?

Accepted Answer

Conceptual change involves a fundamental shift in understanding or perspective. Charlotte's transition from thinking of fire as a substance to understanding it as a chemical change exemplifies this, as it reflects a significant alteration in her conceptual framework regarding what fire is.

Question 18

Which one of the following students illustrates an illusion of knowing?

Accepted Answer

An illusion of knowing occurs when someone believes they understand a concept or know something when, in reality, they do not. Clarissa's situation, where she thinks she understands the concept of inertia but actually does not, is a clear example of this phenomenon.

Question 19

Which one of the following is likely to be the best classroom strategy to help promote knowledge construction among students who have social or behavioural issues?

Accepted Answer

Presenting alternative interpretations can help students with social or behavioural issues see different perspectives and develop a more nuanced understanding of the material.

Question 20

Which one of the following is the best description of concept map?

Accepted Answer

A concept map is a diagram that depicts concepts and their interrelationships, helping to visualize ideas and how they connect to one another.

Quiz 7: Knowledge Construction