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When we talk about retrieval practice, here's one question that frequently pops up: Does retrieval practice with multiple-choice questions boost learning? Here's the quick answer, based on cognitive science research: Yes! Read on for research, recommendations, and this week's multiple-choice retrieval practice.
Read MoreSo far, we've focused on retrieval practice – improving learning by bringing information to mind. But when and how often? Is more retrieval practice better than less? This week, we feature research on successive relearning. In a nutshell, successful relearning is a combination of engaging in retrieval practice multiple times, while also spacing those retrievals out over time.
Read MoreTake 4 seconds to download 4 free PDFs on the science of learning, written by cognitive scientists, including guides from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
Read MoreLearn about an essential conference for cognitive scientists: Psychonomics, an annual meeting organized by the Psychonomic Society. Typically focused on basic research, there's more and more cutting-edge research related to education at Psychonomics these days.
Read MoreHot off the press, here's a "research roundup" of new peer-reviewed publications by experts in cognitive science. This research is so fresh, only abstracts are available for now.
Read MoreHarness powerful teaching strategies, unleash the science of learning, and transform your classroom with resources by cognitive scientist Dr. Pooja K. Agarwal.
Transform learning in your classroom with practical research-based teaching tips by cognitive scientist Dr. Pooja K. Agarwal.
