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You learn and retain information best when you use active and metacognitive reading strategies rather than (re)reading text. These are … Read More

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When preparing for class, consider what is most challenging for you. Is it: Getting started, figuring out where to focus, … Read More

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Retrieval Practice

What is Retrieval Practice? Retrieval practice is the active process of trying to recall concepts and big ideas, even before … Read More

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What is Dual Coding? Ever spend hours reading or studying, only to forget most of it the next day? Dual … Read More

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  The Academic Resource Center’s STEM Learning Consultants created a website to support both students and instructors of STEM courses, … Read More

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We forget about 50% of new material within 24 hours. The figure below illustrates how quickly we forget the majority … Read More

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The Study Cycle

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Blooms Taxonomy

Bloom’s Taxonomy shows the six levels at which we can use knowledge.… Read More

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