Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Primary Education (PK–5) (OAE 057) Practice Exam

What is the main purpose of Mr. Goodman's technique of having students share what they learned in a previous lesson?

1. This is a way to encourage student participation.

2. This is a way to ensure students know how to take notes.

3. This is a way to help students retain new knowledge.

4. This is a way to informally assess students.

The correct answer is: This is a way to help students retain new knowledge.

Mr. Goodman's technique of having students share what they learned in a previous lesson primarily serves to enhance retention of new knowledge. By encouraging students to articulate what they have learned, they engage in a process known as retrieval practice. This active recall reinforces their understanding and memory of the material, making it easier to transfer that knowledge to future learning. Speaking about the content solidifies their grasp of it, allowing for deeper cognitive processing and a stronger foundation for new information presented in subsequent lessons. As a result, this method is particularly beneficial in supporting long-term retention and comprehension of the subject matter.