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February 14, 2023

How do you know if retrieval practice improves learning in your classroom? Conduct research!

February 14, 2023/ Pooja K. Agarwal
How do you know if retrieval practice improves learning in your classroom? Conduct research!

We know that retrieval practice improves learning. But does it improve learning in your classroom? It’s important to find out! Learn how to decide on a research topic, how to create data tools, and how to reach out to scientists.

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January 26, 2023

How to create mnemonics and finally remember students’ names

January 26, 2023/ Pooja K. Agarwal
How to create mnemonics and finally remember students’ names

With these 4 steps to create mnemonics, 7 classroom activities to get students involved, and frequent retrieval practice, your classroom can be a community where everybody knows your name.

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January 26, 2023/ Pooja K. Agarwal/ 2 Comments
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January 05, 2023

Use a trivia question to introduce students to retrieval practice

January 05, 2023/ Pooja K. Agarwal
Use a trivia question to introduce students to retrieval practice

How can you get students and teachers on board with retrieval practice? Start and end your class or professional development with a trivia question. It’s a quick, fun, and memorable.

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October 04, 2022

Here are 3 quick retrieval practice activities for your classroom

October 04, 2022/ Pooja K. Agarwal
Here are 3 quick retrieval practice activities for your classroom

Check out our list of upcoming in-person and virtual events, promote diversity with our featured scientists for a workshop or interview, and read our retrieval practice activities that take one minute or less.

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July 19, 2022

These are the best resources to help students study smarter, not harder

July 19, 2022/ Pooja K. Agarwal
These are the best resources to help students study smarter, not harder

Students cram, and then they forget. It's because easy learning is easy forgetting. Here are the best research-based resources to help students study smarter, not harder.

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June 07, 2022

Retrieval practice is not a test (so stop calling it that)

June 07, 2022/ Pooja K. Agarwal
Retrieval practice is not a test (so stop calling it that)

Have you heard of the "testing effect" or "test-enhanced learning?" Let's clarify: Retrieval practice is not the same thing as testing; it's the opposite. When you're talking about retrieval practice, stop using the word "test."

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