Cognitive Load Theory
Psychology ⇒ Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Load Theory starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how chunking information can help manage cognitive load.
Describe how Cognitive Load Theory can be applied to improve classroom teaching.
Describe one way teachers can reduce extraneous cognitive load in their lessons.
Describe the difference between intrinsic and extraneous cognitive load.
A student is distracted by background noise while studying. Which type of cognitive load is increased? (1) Intrinsic (2) Extraneous (3) Germane (4) None
A student is learning a new math concept and is given a step-by-step example to follow. Which type of cognitive load is being supported? (1) Intrinsic (2) Extraneous (3) Germane (4) None
A teacher presents a diagram and its explanation on separate pages. According to Cognitive Load Theory, what problem might this cause? (1) Intrinsic load (2) Split-attention effect (3) Germane load (4) None of the above
A teacher provides both a narrated explanation and identical written text at the same time. According to Cognitive Load Theory, what effect might this have? (1) Redundancy effect (2) Split-attention effect (3) Germane load (4) None
A student is distracted by background noise while studying. Which type of cognitive load is increased? (1) Intrinsic (2) Extraneous (3) Germane (4) None
A student is learning a new math concept and is given a step-by-step example to follow. Which type of cognitive load is being supported? (1) Intrinsic (2) Extraneous (3) Germane (4) None
A teacher presents a diagram and its explanation on separate pages. According to Cognitive Load Theory, what problem might this cause? (1) Intrinsic load (2) Split-attention effect (3) Germane load (4) None of the above
A teacher provides both a narrated explanation and identical written text at the same time. According to Cognitive Load Theory, what effect might this have? (1) Redundancy effect (2) Split-attention effect (3) Germane load (4) None
Fill in the blank: According to Cognitive Load Theory, __________ is the process of building and refining mental models.
Fill in the blank: According to Cognitive Load Theory, __________ load is related to the way information is presented to learners.
Fill in the blank: According to Cognitive Load Theory, working memory has a __________ capacity.
Fill in the blank: Cognitive Load Theory suggests that instructional materials should be designed to __________ unnecessary mental effort.
True or False: According to Cognitive Load Theory, learning is most effective when the total cognitive load does not exceed working memory capacity.
True or False: According to Cognitive Load Theory, presenting information in a clear and organized way can help learners process information more efficiently.
True or False: Cognitive Load Theory applies only to mathematics and science subjects.
True or False: Cognitive Load Theory can inform the design of multimedia learning materials.
