What do you think is the best way to learn: Studying the material repeatedly, drawing detailed diagrams of what you are learning, or taking a test in which you recall what you have read?
A recent study published in Science and summarized in this New York Times article found out that taking a test was the best method!
students who read a passage, then took a test asking them to recall what they had read, retained about 50 percent more of the information a week later than students who used [the] two other methods. [Read more…] about The Best Way to Learn: Taking a Test?
