Why Testing Yourself Works Better Than Re-reading
Research consistently shows that retrieval practice - testing yourself on material - is one of the most effective learning techniques. It works better than re-reading, highlighting, or summarizing.
When you take a quiz, you strengthen memory pathways and identify gaps in your knowledge. Knowing what you don't know is half the battle when preparing for exams.
Studies show that practice testing can improve exam scores by 20-30% compared to traditional study methods.