The Science of Study Hacks
YouTube has become oversaturated with videos about study tips, but many are ineffective.
A scientific perspective on four popular study techniques is necessary to separate fact from fiction. The most popular method, repeated reading, is used by 84% of students.
Repeated Reading: A Closer Look
Over half of students prefer this strategy, but research by Karpicke and Roediger reveals potential pitfalls.
- Students were exposed to 40 words in Swahili and their translations.
- After recalling the words once, participants either completed practice tests or revised the material.
- The final exam results showed a significant difference: students who tested themselves recalled 80% of the words, while those who reread the material remembered only 36%.
Research exposed students to 40 words in Swahili and their translation.
Author's summary: Study hacks are put to the test.
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