Today's post is an update for suggested strategies teachers and students can use for final exam preparation. I have added one additional strategy tip from the previous post! As final exams approach, your students face 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. You remember what you know about a word, topic, or lesson, pull it out of your mind and then articulate it in some way. For example, you write down everything you can 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:...
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