Glossary: terms that shape how your child practices
Short definitions for parents and students. No jargon walls. Each term links to how Mingi uses it in real worksheets.
What is Spaced repetition?
A learning technique where review sessions are spaced over increasing intervals so facts move from short-term to long-term memory — more efficient than cramming the same list daily.
Read definitionWhat is CBSE MCQ?
Multiple-choice questions used in CBSE board exams and many school unit tests — one correct answer among four options, often testing concept application not just recall.
Read definitionWhat is AI grading?
Automated scoring of student answers using large language models — evaluates MCQs instantly and provides rubric-style feedback on short and long answers.
Read definitionWhat is Weak-topic practice?
Targeted revision on chapters or skills where a student consistently loses marks — identified from graded attempts rather than guesswork.
Read definitionWhat is Formative assessment?
Low-stakes checks during learning — quizzes, worksheets, and feedback loops that tell students what to fix before the final exam. Unlike summative assessment (board exams, term-end papers), formative work improves the next study session rather than only recording a grade.
Read definitionWhat is Retrieval practice?
The learning strategy of actively recalling information from memory — through quizzes, practice tests, and self-testing — rather than passively re-reading notes. Research shows retrieval strengthens long-term retention more than highlighting or re-watching lectures alone.
Read definitionWhat is Summative assessment?
High-stakes evaluation at the end of a learning period — board exams, term-end papers, and pre-boards that record a final mark rather than guiding the next study session. Summative results matter for promotion and college admission; they should be preceded by formative drills that surface gaps early.
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