Retrieval Practice
What is it?
Learning strategy where we focus on getting info out.
ex: Giving quizzes/exams, homework
Why does retrieval practice improve learning?
It helps with remembering info
Requires mental effort
Gets brain working when challenging
Does retrieval improve more than just memorization?
Improves thinking and application skills
Improves organization of knowledge
Improves transfer of knowledge to new concepts
Understanding increases
Who/what is it for?
Everyone!
Science, Math, History, Vocabulary, Foreign Language
No matter the age or learning level
How to implement this practice?
Clickers/Index Cards
Exit tickets at the end of class time
Page protectors with dry erase markers