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Study: What Works? What Doesn't? by Scientific American

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Scientific American - September 20, 2023

Some study techniques accelerate learning, whereas others are just a waste of time—but which ones are which? An unprecedented review maps out the best pathways to knowledge.

The most effective and least effective study methods are shown below.  For more information, the full article can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

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