What parents can take from this research
The retrieval effect is not limited to laboratory memory tasks; it has also been studied in authentic educational settings.
What the research found
Retrieval practice benefits have been observed across real classroom settings, age groups, subjects and test formats.
Full citation
Pooja K. Agarwal, Ludmila D. Nunes & Janell R. Blunt (2021). Retrieval practice consistently benefits student learning: a systematic review of applied research in schools and classrooms. Educational Psychology Review. DOI: 10.1007/s10648-021-09595-9.
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