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Why is practice at retrieving new knowledge or skill from memory important for learning?
Why is practice at retrieving new knowledge or skill from memory important for learning?
It makes learning stronger and improves retention
What happens to learning when the mind has to work harder?
What happens to learning when the mind has to work harder?
It sticks better
Why is delayed retrieval practice more potent for reinforcing retention compared to immediate practice?
Why is delayed retrieval practice more potent for reinforcing retention compared to immediate practice?
Delayed retrieval requires more effort
How does repeated retrieval impact memories?
How does repeated retrieval impact memories?
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What are the long-term benefits of retrieval practice?
What are the long-term benefits of retrieval practice?
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What is the advantage of retrieval practice over rereading, especially in the long term?
What is the advantage of retrieval practice over rereading, especially in the long term?
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What can students use to practice retrieval anywhere without the need for quizzes in the classroom?
What can students use to practice retrieval anywhere without the need for quizzes in the classroom?
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Why may self-testing be unappealing compared to simply rereading the material?
Why may self-testing be unappealing compared to simply rereading the material?
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What enables instructors to identify gaps and misconceptions in students' understanding of the material?
What enables instructors to identify gaps and misconceptions in students' understanding of the material?
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What helps students avoid incorrectly retaining misunderstood material?
What helps students avoid incorrectly retaining misunderstood material?
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What makes students rate their classes more favorably according to the text?
What makes students rate their classes more favorably according to the text?
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