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Teach self-quizzing, not re-reading

Teach self-quizzing, not re-reading

Test from memory, then review on days 1, 3, 7 and 21.

Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)

  • Recalling beats re-reading and highlighting.
  • Spacing reviews makes learning last.
  • Your child teaching you the lesson works too.
Primary Citation: Dunlosky et al. 2013
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming