Study tips
What the science of learning says about how to revise, from spacing and interleaving to how long to study before a break.
How Many Hours A Day Should I Revise?
We researched what the ideal number of hours to revise is and summarized the theories out there ranging from half an hour to over seven hours per day.
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How Long Should You Revise Before Taking a Break?
How long should you revise before a break? Use a timer to find the point where you lose focus, then plan your breaks around it.
Top 10 Best Revision Tips From Past Students
We’ve put together our best tips to help decide what’s the best and most effective way for you to revise for your GCSEs and A-Levels.
When Should I Start Revising for GCSEs or A-Levels?
When should you start revising for GCSEs or A Levels? There is no set date, but here is how to plan your revision so that you are ready.
Curiosity in Learning
Why curiosity matters for learning, what research says about interest and memory, and how teachers can spark curiosity in class.
Long-Term Memory vs. Working Memory
Memory is not one system. Learn how long-term memory and working memory differ, and what that means for how students learn.
Common Learning Techniques That You Should Not Use
Learning Styles like a “visual learner” or an “auditory learner” are still very popular, but research shows that they are simply not relevant to performance.
Top 10 Most Effective Learning Strategies
In 2013, Prof John Dunlosky reviewed commonly used learning strategies based on evidence. We have summarised them here.
How Spacing And Interleaving Help Students Prepare For Exams
Spacing and interleaving are two learning strategies from cognitive science. Learn what they are, and how to use them to prepare for exams.
Introduction To The Neuroscience Of Learning
If we want to understand the most effective ways to teach and learn, we need to begin by understanding the neuroscience of learning.
Using Images to Accelerate Learning
You’ve probably heard that an image is worth a thousand words, right? But is that also true for learning? Can we use images to boost students’ performance?
The Best Way to Revise, According to Neuroscience?
What neuroscience says about the best way to revise for GCSEs, and how parents can help their child use revision methods that work.
What is the best way to revise?
What neuroscience says about the best way to revise: testing, spacing, interleaving and images, and how to use them before your exams.
Are learning techniques regressively distributed?
Our research found that students use well-researched learning techniques too little, and that their use may be regressively distributed.
Generating Interest In Learning
What makes a topic interesting, and which factors create interest in learning? How teachers can use this research to engage students.
Does Knowledge Matter?
Why facts still matter beyond the exam: how knowledge helps us think, connect ideas and learn new things throughout life.