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Academic achievements are intimately related to the learning strategies that are used. Retrieval practice is a proven learning strategy that generates a so-called testing effect. In this paper, we provide behavior and brain imaging evidence that it is effective and independent of cognitive prerequisites
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Retrieval practice is a powerful and easy-to-implement strategy in the classroom and during self-study. It is, therefore, important that the advantages of retrieval practice should be conveyed to all teachers and students
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I hope that reading this article gives insight into retrieval practice benefits and the so-called testing effect. Moreover, that reading the paper also it sparkles an interest in reading other studies targeting retrieval practice and the usefulness of implemented it as a learning strategy and in classrooms
Bert Jonsson
Umea Universitet
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This page is a summary of: A learning method for all: The testing effect is independent of cognitive ability., Journal of Educational Psychology, July 2021, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/edu0000627.
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