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The '''testing effect''' refers to a phenomenon where retrieval practice (i.e., trying to remember something) enhances one's [[retention]] of material. The testing effect is the underlying reason that [[summary table of methods of recall|methods of recall]] work well. | The '''testing effect''' refers to a phenomenon where retrieval practice (i.e., trying to remember something) enhances one's [[retention]] of material. The testing effect is the underlying reason that [[summary table of methods of recall|methods of recall]] work well. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:58, 3 December 2023
This article is about an observed effect in learning, i.e., a claim (backed by observation and experimentation) that some kinds of actions in the context of exposition, learning, practice, review, etc., on average, cause learning outcomes to move in a particular direction.
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Definition
The testing effect refers to a phenomenon where retrieval practice (i.e., trying to remember something) enhances one's retention of material. The testing effect is the underlying reason that methods of recall work well.