Retrieval Practice Consistently Benefits Student Learning: a Systematic Review of Applied Research in Schools and Classrooms

2021/03/13 by Pooja K. Agarwal, Ludmila Nunes, Ludmila D. Nunes +1 · 1 voice · 8 citations
Computer Science · Neuroscience · Psychology · #Educational Strategies and Epistemologies #Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning #Memory Processes and Influences

paper · doi:10.1007/s10648-021-09595-9

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Discussions

• Retrieval practice is a highly productive way to spend your time while trying to learn anything. Agarwal, P.K., Nunes, L.D. & Blunt, J.R. (2021). doi.org/10.1007/s106... [bsky, 1 points, 1 comments]