When Pretesting Fails to Enhance Learning Concepts From Reading Texts
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DOI: 10.1037/xap0000160
Abstract: Prior research suggests that people can learn more from reading a text when they attempt to answer pretest questions first. Specifically, pretests on factual information explicitly stated in a text increases the likelihood that participants… read more here.
Keywords: final test; concepts reading; learning concepts; reading texts ... See more keywords