How the Brain Learns

What is the primary function of neurons in the brain?

• To store long-term memories

• To make connections and send signals

• To regulate emotions

• To control physical movements

How long can the working memory hold new information before needing to offload it?

• Indefinitely

• Limited by the age in minutes

• Approximately 5 minutes

• Until the learner sleeps

What analogy is used to describe neurons connecting in the brain?

• Like a computer network

• Like Lego pieces

• Like a highway system

• Like a dance floor

What happens to information in the working memory that isn't reinforced?

• It becomes permanent knowledge

• It is stored in the long-term memory

• It gets dropped or forgotten

• It transforms into new information

What is the purpose of active learning experiences?

• To memorize facts quickly

• To link new learning to existing knowledge

• To entertain students

• To test students' recall abilities

What role does the long-term memory play in the learning process?

• It serves as a temporary storage

• It offloads information from the working memory

• It permanently stores learned information

• It processes emotional responses

Why is it important to mix speaking, writing, making, and doing in learning?

• To keep students entertained

• To engage multiple sensory systems

• To simplify the learning process

• To increase homework assignments

How can teachers help students manage working memory limitations?

• By providing more lectures

• By giving breaks and processing time

• By decreasing what's expected

• By reducing classroom activities

What is the function of synapses between neurons?

• To store memories

• To send signals between neurons

• To regulate emotions

• To control muscle movement

How does the brain retrieve and use new knowledge effectively?

• By storing it in short-term memory

• By repeating and practicing retrieval

• By studying the night before a test

• By solely listening to lectures