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Direct linkvan Gog, Tamara; Kester, Liesbeth – Cognitive Science, 2012
The "testing effect" refers to the finding that after an initial study opportunity, testing is more effective for long-term retention than restudying. The testing effect seems robust and is a finding from the field of cognitive science that has important implications for education. However, it is unclear whether this effect also applies…
Descriptors: Testing, Problem Solving, Skill Development, Study
