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Exam preparation lesson 16: Part 2 test: smart study · Set 514 · 40 questions
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Study tip (Recall, space, mix): Find the topic: recall, spacing, mixing, notes, flashcards, focus or rest. Techniques that make you retrieve, space and mix usually beat re-reading, cramming and blocks. For sums: review day = day + gap; Pomodoro rounds = minutes ÷ 30; focus minutes = rounds × 25.

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  1. 1.Which of these makes a poor study spot? (a) books within reach (b) on the bed (c) good light (d) a quiet corner
  2. 2.🪑 Good or poor study spot: good light? (a) a good study spot (b) a poor study spot
  3. 3.🪑 Good or poor study spot: a cluttered table? (a) a poor study spot (b) a good study spot
  4. 4.🪑 Good or poor study spot: a quiet corner? (a) a good study spot (b) a poor study spot
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copying word for word (b) no headings at all (c) writing every line (d) your own words
  6. 6.📝 Which kind of notes has this feature: a summary at the bottom? (a) a mind map (b) linear notes (c) Cornell notes
  7. 7.True or false: “cue questions in margin” is a feature of a mind map. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🔀 Interleaving or blocked practice: one chapter’s sums only? (a) interleaving (b) blocked practice
  9. 9.Which of these goes on the front of a flashcard? (a) take in water (b) 56 (c) Thiruvananthapuram (d) Plural of “mouse”?
  10. 10.🧠 Which usually helps you learn more for an exam: self-made flashcards or glancing at notes? (a) self-made flashcards (b) glancing at notes
  11. 11.Which of these hurts learning? (a) a new bedtime every day (b) screens off before bed (c) a regular bedtime (d) short breaks to stretch
  12. 12.🧠 Which usually helps you learn more for an exam: gazing at the book or practice questions? (a) gazing at the book (b) practice questions
  13. 13.📅 Spaced practice or cramming: a little every day? (a) cramming (b) spaced practice
  14. 14.Which of these is passive review? (a) reading the notes again (b) covering the answers (c) answering a quiz (d) writing it from memory
  15. 15.📅 You learn a new topic on day 14 of the holidays and plan to review it 1, 3, 7 and 14 days after that day. On which day is your third review?
  16. 16.📅 You learn a topic on day 7. Each gap between reviews is double the last one: 1 day, then 2, then 4, then 8 days. On which day is review number 2?
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never testing yourself (b) flipping straight away (c) a whole page per card (d) a question on the front
  18. 18.📵 Saanvi wants to switch off all screens 30 minutes before bed. Bedtime is 10:00 PM. When should the screens go off? (a) 9:00 PM (b) 10:30 PM (c) 10:00 PM (d) 9:30 PM
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) algebra and area mixed (b) a shuffled set of sums (c) same type, page by page (d) old and new topics mixed
  20. 20.Which of these is blocked practice (one type only)? (a) fraction, %, ratio mixed (b) algebra and area mixed (c) a shuffled set of sums (d) one chapter’s sums only
  21. 21.📅 You learn a new topic on day 6 of the holidays and plan to review it 1, 3, 7 and 14 days after that day. On which day is your first review?
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) water bottle ready (b) phone in another room (c) a timer on the desk (d) starting without a plan
  23. 23.🧠 Active recall or passive review: answering with book shut? (a) active recall (b) passive review
  24. 24.🧠 Which usually helps you learn more for an exam: reading it again or self-made flashcards? (a) reading it again (b) self-made flashcards
  25. 25.📅 You learn a new topic on day 13 of the holidays and plan to review it 1, 3, 7 and 14 days after that day. On which day is your fourth review?
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting the day before (b) never reviewing again (c) all in one night (d) short repeat sessions
  27. 27.Which of these goes on the front of a flashcard? (a) 56 (b) mice (c) take in water (d) Opposite of “ancient”?
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copying word for word (b) adding small diagrams (c) your own words (d) a look within a day
  29. 29.🧠 Getting a recall question wrong in practice is… (a) a waste of time (b) useful — fix it now (c) a reason to stop (d) a disaster
  30. 30.🍅 Does this help you focus, or break your focus: no break for 3 hours? (a) breaks your focus (b) helps you focus
  31. 31.Which of these is a feature of linear notes? (a) branches for subtopics (b) top-to-bottom lists (c) colours and small icons (d) a cue column on the left
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only fraction sums (b) one chapter’s sums only (c) fraction, %, ratio mixed (d) one topic all evening
  33. 33.Which of these hurts learning? (a) gaming till midnight (b) screens off before bed (c) short breaks to stretch (d) a short walk outdoors
  34. 34.📅 Spaced practice or cramming: six hours in one go? (a) spaced practice (b) cramming
  35. 35.📅 You learn a topic on day 4. Each gap between reviews is double the last one: 1 day, then 2, then 4, then 8 days. On which day is review number 4?
  36. 36.Which of these makes a good study spot? (a) a noisy hallway (b) books within reach (c) phone face-up nearby (d) TV in view
  37. 37.📅 Spaced practice or cramming: last-minute marathons? (a) cramming (b) spaced practice
  38. 38.Which of these is blocked practice (one type only)? (a) one topic all evening (b) switching topic each sum (c) fraction, %, ratio mixed (d) a shuffled set of sums
  39. 39.🔀 Interleaving or blocked practice: fraction, %, ratio mixed? (a) interleaving (b) blocked practice
  40. 40.Which of these makes a good study spot? (a) a dim room (b) TV in view (c) phone face-up nearby (d) the same spot daily

Answer key

  1. on the bed
  2. a good study spot
  3. a poor study spot
  4. a good study spot
  5. your own words
  6. Cornell notes
  7. False
  8. blocked practice
  9. Plural of “mouse”?
  10. self-made flashcards
  11. a new bedtime every day
  12. practice questions
  13. spaced practice
  14. reading the notes again
  15. 21
  16. 10
  17. a question on the front
  18. 9:30 PM
  19. same type, page by page
  20. one chapter’s sums only
  21. 7
  22. starting without a plan
  23. active recall
  24. self-made flashcards
  25. 27
  26. short repeat sessions
  27. Opposite of “ancient”?
  28. copying word for word
  29. useful — fix it now
  30. breaks your focus
  31. top-to-bottom lists
  32. fraction, %, ratio mixed
  33. gaming till midnight
  34. cramming
  35. 19
  36. books within reach
  37. cramming
  38. one topic all evening
  39. interleaving
  40. the same spot daily

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