As midterm exams approach, your students are facing the challenge of preparing for them. Cognitive learning research provides insight into the best practices for studying. The Top 2 Study Strategies are Retrieval Practice and Spaced Learning: Retrieval Practice Retrieval Practice is the act of pulling information out of your brain. For example, you remember what you know about a word, topic, or lesson, pull it out of your brain and then articulate it in some way. For example, you write down everything you remember. This is the way your brain really wants to learn! Retrieval Practice is the opposite of reviewing notes or the textbook and trying to ' stuff ' the knowledge into your brain! Teacher Action: If you are holding review session(s) or providing review documents, incorporate places for students to write everything they can remember about t...
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