The Testing Effect for Skills Learning
Reading time, 2 minutes: Does a final test really improve learning outcomes compared to additional practice time?
Tag: retrieval practice
A Short Exam at the START of Every Class!
Reading time, 2 minutes: Could daily exams be the antidote to flagging student engagement and outcomes?
Can Surprise Quizzes Nudge Student Performance?
Reading time, 2 minutes: Are surprise quizzes a benefit or hindrance for student performance?
Combining Generative Activities and Retrieval Practice
Reading time, 2 minutes: How can teachers optimise learning by combining generative activities and retrieval practice?
The Surprising Link Between Retrieval Quizzes and Exam Anxiety
Reading time, 2 minutes: Do practice tests (quizzes) reduce or provoke anxiety?
How ‘Neuroeducation CPD’ Changes Teacher Habits
Reading time, 3 minutes: How can integrating neuroeducation and pedagogical knowledge transform teachers’ self-efficacy and enhance student learning experiences?
12 Benefits of Quizzing in the Primary Classroom
Reading time, 2 minutes: Why not make it easier with Primary Quiz?
Prevailing Neuromyths in Education
Reading time, 4 minutes: What if neuromyths ceased to exist within the teaching profession itself?
3 Retrieval Practice Studies for Early Years
Reading time, 3 minutes: How can early years teachers use retrieval practice in the classroom?
Retrieval Practice: Does Prior Knowledge Matter?
Reading time, 2 minutes: Does it matter if students have prior knowledge when using retrieval practice?
10 Research Tips for Creating Multiple Choice Quizzes
Reading time, 3 minutes: What should teachers consider when creating or using multiple-choice quizzes?
Domain Knowledge and Retrieval Practice
Reading time, 2 minutes: How do larger increases in domain knowledge impact student study decisions?