Author Question: Susan hears her teacher say, Seven times nine is 63, and immediately repeats this math fact to ... (Read 89 times)

ereecah · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Susan hears her teacher say, Seven times nine is 63, and immediately repeats this math fact to herself three times. Five minutes later, Susan cannot respond correctly when her teacher asks, What is seven times nine? Based on this information, how far in Susan's memory system did the math fact probably get?

A) It reached the sensory register.
B) It reached working memory.
C) It reached long-term memory.
D) It never got into the memory system at all.

Question 2

You know that sometimes Bill is work avoidant. Which of the following strategies might be best to try as you encourage him to work steadily and efficiently?

a. Set your timer and challenge him to work to a certain point on the assignment; if he gets to that point, offer him an incentive.
b. Send him to another teacher's room to complete his work.
c. Have him work with one of your higher-achieving students who can lead him through the assignment and give him hints and help.
d. Remind him that you expect him to work steadily and efficiently.