Card Sort Challenge

Grade Level: 9 - 12 Age Range: 14 - 18 Lesson Length: 1 class

This lesson explores the relationship between motor response time and cognitive load, using a simple deck of playing cards. It offers opportunity to explore data analysis and critique experimental design.


Companion Pieces

Expected Outcomes Teacher Note Written by BrainU director Dr. Jan Dubinsky, this one-page document describes what each of the six tasks measure and how to interpret the results of your students' efforts. See the attachment section below to download.

Card Sort Activity BrainU participant Kevin Molohon has created a card sort activity with a student guide, handout, and teacher note. Click on the Activity links in attachments below to download.
Thank you, Kevin!

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