Make It Stick. Book Summary

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Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel

What’s inside

This book reveals effective learning strategies rooted in cognitive psychology that help improve memory, understanding, and application of knowledge.

You’ll Learn

  • Develops more efficient and effective learning techniques
  • Enhances long-term retention of information
  • Improves ability to apply knowledge in different contexts
  • Encourages a mindset shift towards embracing challenging learning tasks

Key Points

  • Retrieval practice enhances learning and retention
  • Interleaving practice improves ability to discriminate between problems
  • Elaboration helps integrate new information with existing knowledge
  • Self-testing identifies gaps in knowledge and reinforces learning
  • Spaced repetition solidifies memories and understanding over time
  • Reflection on learning bolsters memory and future application
  • Learning is stronger when it requires effort and struggle

Who’s it For

  • Students
  • Educators
  • Lifelong Learners
  • Professional Trainers
  • Psychology Enthusiasts

About the author

Peter C. Brown is a writer with a keen interest in cognition and learning. Henry L. Roediger III and Mark A. McDaniel are psychology professors specializing in memory.