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Concepts

Blocked vs Interleaved Practice - Practicing one skill repeatedly (blocked) versus mixing different skills (interleaved) - interleaving often wins.
Cornell Note-Taking Method - A systematic note format dividing the page into cue column, notes section, and summary area.
Elaboration Strategies - Learning techniques that connect new information to existing knowledge through explanation and examples.
Massed vs Distributed Practice - Cramming (massed) versus spreading practice over time (distributed) - distributed wins for retention.
Mnemonic Devices - Memory aids that use patterns, associations, or imagery to make information easier to remember.
Pretesting - Testing yourself on material before learning it improves subsequent learning, even when you get answers wrong.
Production Effect - Speaking information aloud improves memory compared to silent reading.
Retrieval Practice - Using testing and recall as a learning strategy, not just an assessment method.
SQ3R Method - A five-step reading comprehension strategy: Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review.
Testing Effect - Learning is enhanced when you retrieve information through testing rather than just re-reading or reviewing.