What is the testing effect, and how should retrieval practice be incorporated into instruction?

What is the testing effect, and how should retrieval practice be incorporated into instruction?

• A. It increases short-term recall and should be used only at the end of instruction.
• B. It improves long-term retention by retrieval practice and should be included via frequent low-stakes quizzes, practice tests.
• C. It discourages rote memorization and should replace all study methods.
• D. It reduces cognitive load and should be used as the sole study technique.

Answer: (B)