“Putting new knowledge into a larger context helps learning. For example, the more of the unfolding story of history you know, the more of it you can learn. And the more ways you give that story meaning, say by connecting… — Peter C. Brown Copy Share Image
“Retrieval practice—recalling facts or concepts or events from memory—is a more effective learning strategy than review by rereading. Flashcards are a simple example. Retrieval… — Peter C. Brown Copy Share Image
“At a minimum, Larsen would like to see something done to interrupt the forgetting: give a quiz at the end of a conference and… — Peter C. Brown Copy Share Image
“Practice that’s spaced out, interleaved with other learning, and varied produces better mastery, longer retention, and more versatility. But these benefits come at a… — Peter C. Brown Copy Share Image
“One of the best habits a learner can instill in herself is regular self-quizzing to recalibrate her understanding of what she does and does… — Peter C. Brown Copy Share Image
“If you find yourself falling into single-minded, repetitive practice of a particular topic or skill, change it up: mix in the practice of other… — Peter C. Brown Copy Share Image
“Mastery requires both the possession of ready knowledge and the conceptual understanding of how to use it.” — Peter C. Brown Copy Share Image
“Trying to solve a problem before being taught the solution leads to better learning, even when errors are made in the attempt.” — Peter C. Brown Copy Share Image
“Learning is stronger when it matters, when the abstract is made concrete and personal.” — Peter C. Brown Copy Share Image
“Simply including one test (retrieval practice) in a class yields a large improvement in final exam scores, and gains continue to increase as the… — Peter C. Brown Copy Share Image
“One of the most striking research findings is the power of active retrieval—testing—to strengthen memory, and that the more effortful the retrieval, the stronger… — Peter C. Brown Copy Share Image
“Each of us has a large basket of resources in the form of aptitudes, prior knowledge, intelligence, interests, and sense of personal empowerment that… — Peter C. Brown Copy Share Image
“In virtually all areas of learning, you build better mastery when you use testing as a tool to identify and bring up your areas… — Peter C. Brown Copy Share Image
