In a constantly changing world, one of the best ways to thrive and become indispensable is to pick up relevant skills as you grow. As we choose to upgrade ourselves, learning how to learn becomes even ...

Malcolm Gladwell may or may not have been completely right when he claimed that becoming a true expert in any subject requires 10,000 hours of practice, but whether his exact number stands up to ...

Let's say that you want to learn concepts A, B, and C. The traditional model of education has you master each in turn through massed practice: AAABBBCCC. Interleaving mixes this up, for example: ...

My guest poster, Steve Peha, founder of Teaching That Makes Sense, Inc., comments on recent psychological research showing that kids spend more time using the five least effective learning techniques ...

Want to make it easier to ace the final exam? Do well on SAT? The GRE? The MCAT? Many standardized tests are cumulative, often forcing students to draw on knowledge from a class taken years ago. There ...

Overlearning, a common study habit, may not be as effective as believed. Research indicates its benefits are temporary. It can hinder new learning and reduce motivation. Spaced practice, retrieval ...

If you are learning a new language or complex information like physics or mathematics, what can you do to remember what you have learned? What study methods help you reach your goals? One method is ...

Unlock academic success by adopting strategic study techniques. The article highlights eight proven methods, including the Pomodoro Technique, spaced repetition, and active recall, to enhance focus ...