Are your study techniques … well, just fine? Probably. But, could you easily upgrade them to effective, science-backed study strategies that will help you remember more, in less time, on your own terms, with far less stress? Definitely. Now, 37 new strategies...
Spaced repetition (or as it’s more commonly known to memory psychologists, “spaced learning”) is one of the most powerful and flexible of all memory strategies. If you have knowledge to learn for your course, I would consider spaced learning to be a...
Interleaving / interleaved practice is a powerful teaching & learning tool to build mastery of problems or skills faster. It’s one of the core skills I recommend when giving talks or coaching clients. Here’s how to do it effectively: Our mission is to...
Retrieval practice is, in my view, the single most powerful tool to build lasting knowledge in teaching and learning (I rate spaced learning as a close second). A curious peculiarity of our memory is that things are impressed better by active than by passive...
I’m a memory psychologist and study productivity expert, and have taught thousands of students how to study more effectively over the years. These are nothing more or less than the 51 all-time BEST simple, science-backed tips, tricks and hacks to help you...
Got study plans this Christmas? You’re not alone. Whether you’re writing coursework, reading for a dissertation, or revising for exams, you and millions of other students around the world are preparing to get a bit of studying done this holiday season. Getting the...
