Practice bringing an idea to mind
Use bringing information to mind as part of studying.
The picture in words
- Recall
- Bring an idea to mind.
- Check
- Compare the response with the material.
- Revise
- Correct gaps or errors.
Reading the illustration
Try the recall step before checking the material. The sequence is an original teaching organizer; the source reports research on later retention.
Try a question
How could you practice an idea after reading about it?
Show the explanation
Close the material and explain it in your own words, then check the explanation and revisit any gaps.
Read the sources
- Roediger, H. L., III, & Karpicke, J. D. (2006). Test-enhanced learning: Taking memory tests improves long-term retention. Psychological Science, 17(3), 249–255. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2006.01693.xConsulted sourcePublisher abstract only: delayed recall and confidence in two experiments. The practice sequences are original teaching organizers.