Testing for Retention
Performance on material retention improves significantly with repeated testing, regardless of initial exposure. The key lies in actively engaging with the material and self-testing multiple times, which enhances neural encoding. Even if initial test performance isn't strong, reviewing correct answers solidifies learning and memory.In this clip
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How does studying and repeated testing affect learning and retention?
Is it true that students who were exposed to a material 4 times and then tested perform better than the group who studied once and then got tested 3 times?
How much do you remember by studying material and testing yourself only once compared to just studying?