The concept of 'cognitive load' refers to the total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory. In educational settings, reducing extraneous cognitive load is crucial for effective learning. Extraneous load is caused by the way information is presented to learners, such as confusing diagrams or unnecessary text. When this load is high, learners have fewer resources available for the essential processing of new material. Research suggests that instructional design can minimize extraneous load by using clear, integrated formats that align with how the human brain processes information. For instance, presenting related visual and verbal information simultaneously, rather than separately, can reduce the split-attention effect. This approach allows learners to allocate more cognitive resources to deeper understanding, thereby enhancing long-term retention and problem-solving ability.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 학습에서 불필요한 인지 부하를 줄이는 것의 주요 이점은 무엇인가?
A. 작업 기억의 총 용량을 증가시킵니다.
B. 이는 학습자들이 자료를 이해하는 데 더 집중할 수 있게 해줍니다.
C. 시각적 보조 자료 없이도 교육이 가능하게 합니다.
D. 새로운 정보의 제시를 빠르게 합니다.
✅ 正确答案
It enables learners to focus more on understanding the material.
IELTS Reading Tips
Skim the questions first, underline keywords, then locate in the passage
Watch for paraphrasing; correct answers are often reworded
Be wary of absolute statements (all, always, never) — usually wrong
Pay attention to content after transition words (however, but, yet)
Manage time: about 20 minutes per passage; skip difficult questions first