The testing effect is a well-known concept referring to gains in learning and retention that
can occur when students take a practice test on studied material before taking a final test on …

Generative learning strategies are intended to improve students' learning by prompting them
to actively make sense of the material to be learned. But are they effective for all students …

Many students are being left behind by an educational system that some people believe is in
crisis. Improving educational outcomes will require efforts on many fronts, but a central …

Knowing how to manage one's own learning has become increasingly important in recent
years, as both the need and the opportunities for individuals to learn on their own outside of …

The fully updated eighth edition of Cognitive Psychology: A Student's Handbook provides
comprehensive yet accessible coverage of all the key areas in the field ranging from visual …

Although substantial research has demonstrated the benefits of retrieval practice for
promoting memory, very few studies have tested theoretical accounts of this effect. Across …

Many studies have shown that retrieving information during a test facilitates later memory for
that information. Most research on this testing effect has focused on retention of information …

The testing effect is a finding from cognitive psychology with relevance for education. It
shows that after an initial study period, taking a practice test improves long-term retention …

Context Educators often encourage students to engage in active learning by generating
explanations for the material being learned, a method called self‐explanation. Studies have …

Previous survey research has documented students' use of self-regulated study strategies,
with a particular interest in self-testing. These surveys indicate that students frequently use …