#023 Robert and Elizabeth Bjork – Memory, Forgetting, Testing, Desirable Difficulties
Mr Barton Maths Podcast
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Enhancing Learning Through Formative Assessment
The chapter delves into the concept of formative assessment, emphasizing its importance in gauging student understanding immediately after learning. It discusses techniques like assessment for learning and confidence-weighted multiple-choice testing to promote retention of information and deeper comprehension. The conversation explores the power of testing as a pedagogical tool, highlighting how pre-tests can significantly enhance learning and memory processes.
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