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Testing can actually have a direct effect on learning: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/21/science/21memory.html?_r=2&ref=science http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/

• alf 15y ago
  >A week later all four groups were given a short-answer test that assessed their ability to recall facts and draw logical conclusions based on the facts. The problem with this study is they measure learning using test. Of course the groups that had taken tests while memorizing scored better, they got practice.
  • Jach 15y ago
    HN discussion: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2125742 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2125742