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Psychology

Retrieval Practice as a High-Impact Study Technique

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In a landmark 2006 study, students who practiced retrieving information scored a full letter grade better on a delayed test than those who spent the same time re-studying the material—despite predicting they would do worse.

Why this is interesting

You’ve spent hours highlighting and re-reading your notes, feeling confident you’ll remember—but then the test reveals you’ve forgotten half of it. Why does passive review fail so dramatically, and what single change can make your studying far more effective?