Researchers report on the smart way to study

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 15:14 in Mathematics & Economics

Combine the aphorisms that "practice makes perfect" and "timing is everything" into one and you might get something resembling findings published in this month's issue of Psychological Science. Proper spacing of lessons, the researchers report, can dramatically enhance learning. And larger gaps between study sessions result in better recall of facts. read more

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