Combining two strategies—spacing and retrieval practice—is key to success in learning, says Shana Carpenter. Carpenter, a professor of psychology at Iowa State University, is the lead author of a ...

These incidental learning systems are "often a set of tricks," he continues, like "focused attention, repetition, creating rewarding circumstances, etc." When we fail at intentionally learning systems ...

You know that sinking feeling. You've worked through the practice problems, reviewed your notes, and felt confident while studying. But the moment the exam paper hits your desk, the formula you swore ...

Another school year is beginning, and with it, another year of remote learning for many families. There are also a lot of families who are embarking on their first year of remote education. For some, ...