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461. HOW TESTS AID MEMORY with researcher Ayanna Thomas
Students tend to see exams as a means to evaluate learning, but expert educators recognize assessments as instrumental elements of the teaching process. Amy and Mike invited researcher Ayanna Thomas to explain how tests aid memory.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
How can completing practice tests be a strategy for learning?
What does "testing to criterion" entail?
How does stress impair memory?
How does taking regular practice tests aid students with their stress, especially for high-stakes tests?
What factors should learners keep in mind when creating study schedules?…
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