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APS Virtual Poster Showcase

New Insights on the Power of Practice Testing for Learning

Thursday, May 21, 2020 · Virtual

Oral · Cognitive

We discuss research on testing as a learning strategy. Are tests more effective when administered before or after learning material? What impact do they have on memory for false information? Does the sequence of questions within a test matter? Finally, when do students recognize the benefits of testing for learning?

Chairs & Discussants

  • Michelle RiversChair
    Kent State University

Presentations

  1. Pre-Testing Versus Post-Testing: Comparing Two Forms of Test-Enhanced LearningSteven Pan
  2. Testing before and after Learning: True/False Tests and Remembering False InformationKelsey James
  3. Investigating the Interleaving and Testing Effect across Several Domains and GradesVeronica Yan
  4. Can Students Learn from Experience about the Benefits of Testing?Michelle Rivers