Memory hack: self-testing beats re-reading by 50%, research shows

Students who test themselves on new material remember about 50% more than students who just re-read their notes. That's the core finding from decades of retrieval practice research — and it runs counter to how most people actually study. The typical study session involves reading, highlighting, and reading again. — Read the rest The post Memory hack: self-testing beats re-reading by 50%, research shows appeared first on Boing Boing.