Combining two strategies—spacing and retrieval practice—is key to success in learning, says Shana Carpenter. Carpenter, a professor of psychology at Iowa State University, is the lead author of a ...

Remembering everything you learn might seem like an insurmountable task, but it doesn't have to be so daunting. By adopting a few strategic memory-boosting techniques, you can transform forgetfulness ...

Last year, I started working on a new project in a writing workshop. Each week, I’d sit in the session, actively listening, taking notes, and studying the lessons long after we finished for the night.

Math formulas can be confusing but the most recent research demonstrates that how your kids study, not how much they study, is what matters. Kids' brains need to connect, retrieve and apply ...

To many, New Year’s Day represents the possibility for beginning anew. Of late, individuals are welcoming the start of another year with a resolution to practice mindfulness, a type of meditation.