Teaching Others

Retrieval practice strengthens memory by forcing the brain to reconstruct knowledge. This technique:

• Directly enhances memory compared to rereading or reviewing
• Creates lasting learning by requiring active recall effort
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Spaced practice distributes learning over time rather than cramming it into single sessions. Research shows:

• Spacing creates partial forgetting that enhances subsequent learning
• The harder the retrieval, the stronger the memory...

Research shows that we retain approximately 90% of what we learn when we explain it to someone else or use the new information immediately.

Sharing with others what you've learned is one of the most effective ways to learn, and it also tests your knowledge, by assessing yo...