All students favor spaced practice in theory. (even if some don’t use it)
Both methods provide equal results with exams, if done properly.
Spaced practice has an edge for knowledge purposes, the material learned is retained while with cramming we can get desired results, but the knowledge we acquire quickly fades.
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Genre: a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.”
Agents, editors, bookstore owners, librarians, the book buyer at Target, and your reader
ALL THINK IN GENRE.
So should YOU.
THE RULES EXTEND
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Class surveys:
Cramming vs Spaced practice
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Answers were in favor of not following deadlines, 60% of students don't follow deadlines while 40% said they did.
Students who do not follow deadlines lack motivation.
„Cramming" refers to the practice of attempting to learn large amounts of information in a short period, typically right before an examination or deadline. This study technique is often characterized by intense and concentrated efforts to memorize material quickly.
Students who do follow deadlines only do so if the topic is interesting enough, otherwise they force themselves to perform.
Spaced practice is a learning technique that involves spreading out study sessions over time, allowing for intervals or gaps between each session. This approach is designed to enhance long-term retention and understanding.
Students who follow deadlines feel confident and ready before exams (40%)
Students who do not follow deadlines feel fatigued and stressed before an exam (60%)
Conclusion: spaced practice offers a lot more confidence before an exam, according to the student’s opinion.
Decision unanimous, 100% of students say they feel relieved post exam.
Students who cram before exams do feel like they could’ve done more, but still relieved when exam is finished.
Conclusion: stress/relief is not caused by method used, but by exams themselves.
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Decision unanimous, 100% of students believe spaced practice is a superior method.
Better retention, less stress, distributed sessions, better recall
Cramming has last minute sessions, stressful,short term memory,limited retention, mentally demanding.
Despite opinions, 80% of students more often use cramming.
In getting results, students believe that both methods can get required results, meaning cramming is not useless.
Cramming is an easier way to get results, but it doesn’t offer knowledge retention.
Students use craming more despite contrary opinion on superior method and despite some students having good time management.
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