In a constantly changing world, one of the best ways to thrive and become indispensable is to pick up relevant skills as you grow. As we choose to upgrade ourselves, learning how to learn becomes even ...

My guest poster, Steve Peha, founder of Teaching That Makes Sense, Inc., comments on recent psychological research showing that kids spend more time using the five least effective learning techniques ...

Let's say that you want to learn concepts A, B, and C. The traditional model of education has you master each in turn through massed practice: AAABBBCCC. Interleaving mixes this up, for example: ...

Overlearning, a common study habit, may not be as effective as believed. Research indicates its benefits are temporary. It can hinder new learning and reduce motivation. Spaced practice, retrieval ...

Success in academics isn’t just about how smart you are—it’s about how strategically you study. While many students resort to last-minute cramming or passive reading, top performers around the world ...