Sunday, January 12, 2020

The Science of Review




There's one thing you can count on in schools: if students are going to put effort into their course, they are certainly going to do it when an exam is on a horizon. For many American high schools, the exam happens this week, next week, or last week. The fear is always: will my effort count? Will I get a return on my investment? 

Today we share a post from The Guardian blog that highlights research done on effective and ineffective methods of reviewing. The article briefly discusses nine research-based tips for preparing for an exam. Whether that preparation is happening this week or four months from now, the wisdom is useful and worth the read. Enjoy at …




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