Chore guide
Study for a test over several days
Split your studying into short sessions on different days before the test.
- 2 stars
- Ages 13 to 14
- Weekly
- Learning
Young teens can prepare for a test over several days instead of the night before: they plan short sessions, quiz themselves and go over what they got wrong.
Try this week with your kids
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Why it matters
Spreading practice over several days and testing yourself are among the best-studied ways to learn and remember (Dunlosky and colleagues, 2013). It also makes test weeks calmer.
Steps for kids
- Write the test date in your calendar.
- Plan 3 or 4 short sessions on different days.
- Make flashcards or practice questions.
- Quiz yourself and check your answers.
- Go over your mistakes the day before.
How to teach it by age
- Ages 11 to 12
They study for a quiz with a grown-up asking the questions.
- Ages 13 to 14
They plan and run their own study sessions.
