Sometimes the most powerful methods for learning better are also the simplest.
In my latest video essay, I discuss the power of retrieval practice, and explain why students consistently underrate its effectiveness:
Mind maps are a popular tool for studying. But, as they’re typically practiced, they underperform retrieval practice by a wide margin.
One objection to this was that the experiment I featured in the video focused on memory, but mind maps are supposed to be a tool for understanding.
Source: Scott H Young — Read the full article on the original site ↗