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Retrieval Practice

Retrieval practice boosts learning by pulling information out of students’ heads (e.g., quizzes, clickers and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students heads (e.g., lectures).

Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D.
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Retrieval practice is a powerful research-based strategy that boosts learning by pulling information out of students’ heads, rather than cramming information into students heads. It's a no-stakes learning opportunity that is flexible and quick, with a huge impact on long-term student achievement.

 
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Download our database of retrieval practice research in real classrooms
Download our database of retrieval practice research in real classrooms
Four quick activities to help students retrieve and reflect
Four quick activities to help students retrieve and reflect
Make flashcards more powerful with these 3 tips
Make flashcards more powerful with these 3 tips
Forget about study guides. Use Retrieval Guides instead.
Forget about study guides. Use Retrieval Guides instead.
Do you ask yourself, "How can I find time for retrieval practice?" If so, you're asking the wrong question.
Do you ask yourself, "How can I find time for retrieval practice?" If so, you're asking the wrong question.
Retrieval Tic Tac Toe: A no stakes, no anxiety game for retrieval practice
Retrieval Tic Tac Toe: A no stakes, no anxiety game for retrieval practice
Download our Retrieval Warm Ups and make retrieval no big deal
Download our Retrieval Warm Ups and make retrieval no big deal
Bake a cake with retrieval practice, formative assessment, and summative assessment
Bake a cake with retrieval practice, formative assessment, and summative assessment
Boost note-taking. Try Retrieve-Taking!
Boost note-taking. Try Retrieve-Taking!
Boost learning quickly with Two Things!
Boost learning quickly with Two Things!
But what about multiple-choice questions?
But what about multiple-choice questions?
Brain Dump: A small strategy with a big impact
Brain Dump: A small strategy with a big impact

 
 
 

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