Despite the benefits of retrieval practice, students still tend to opt for more passive strategies. Here’s how to embed retrieval in your classroom to show them its power What is retrieval practice?

As a student teacher, I’ve seen firsthand just how effective Retrieval Practice can be in the classroom. It’s not just "another technique"; it’s a strategy based on extensive research. At its core, ...

AMES, IA – Whether you’re trying to ace a test or pick up a new hobby, Iowa State Psychology Professor Shana Carpenter says combining two strategies – spacing and retrieval practice – is key to ...

Every start of school year, students and parents focus on the wrong things. Not bad things, just the wrong things. Yes, getting the right supplies, the pens, binders, book bags, and the right gear, ...