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- Vol 5 RE: Chapter 8
retrieval practicetesting effectsspaced retrievalpretestingprequestioningtest-potentiated learningmetacognitive regulationauthentic educational settingsJournal article Evidence summaryAt a glance
Pan, Dunlosky, Xu, and Ouwehand introduce a special issue on the next phase of test-enhanced learning research.
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They note that retrieval practice and related testing effects are well established, then organize emerging questions across practice formats and research themes. The issue covers retrieval practice, spaced retrieval, prequestioning and pretesting, and test-potentiated new learning, alongside comparisons and combinations with other learning strategies. It also highlights metacognition and self-regulation, applications in authentic educational settings, and communication of findings to teachers and learners. The commentary maps the included reviews, empirical studies, and reflections onto these themes and identifies unresolved questions for future investigation.
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