One of the best ways to retain knowledge when studying for a test is to maintain a particularly strict study schedule. The ...

Research indicates that repetition and distributed practice are effective methods for strengthening memory and enhancing ...

What's the best way to study for a test? A new study says taking practice tests and engaging in distributed practice -- which means sticking to a schedule of spreading out your studying over time -- ...

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Several times already in this school year, I’ve been confounded by my daughter’s homework. Once I didn’t even understand the directions for the task. She’s seven. Which means we’ve got a ways to go.

Forget the highlighting and summarizing. If you want to study better, new research suggests that those common learning techniques aren't very effective. Instead, psychologists recommend two techniques ...