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Make It Stick

The Science of Successful Learning

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Make It Stick

By: Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel
Narrated by: Qarie Marshall
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To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier.

Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Many common study habits and practice routines turn out to be counterproductive. Underlining and highlighting, rereading, cramming, and single-minded repetition of new skills create the illusion of mastery, but gains fade quickly. More complex and learning come from self-testing, introducing certain difficulties in practice, waiting to re-study new material until a little forgetting has set in, and interleaving the practice of one skill or topic with another. Speaking most urgently to students, teachers, trainers, and athletes, Make It Stick will appeal to all those interested in the challenge of lifelong learning and self-improvement.

©2014 Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel (P)2014 Dreamscape Media, LLC Developmental Psychology Education Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Inspiring Student Instructional Design
Evidence-based Techniques • Practical Learning Strategies • Clear Narration • Engaging Real-life Examples • Engaging Voice
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If you could sum up Make It Stick in three words, what would they be?

Science-based learning

Any additional comments?

Want to learn some "life hacks" that help you better learn on any topic that interests you? This is your book.

The problem is that basic advice on how to study works using your short term memory, without giving you long term retention. This highly interesting book will teaches the science behind why that is true and shows scientifically verified methods to learn more effectively. Beyond just rote memorization, these techniques help with higher cognitive function as well.

They teach
1) the value of testing (including or perhaps especially self testing),
2) the boost given in "interleaving" different but related topics on a regular basis,
3) the reason why having to generate your own answers to questions before starting to study a topic opens your mind more fully to the material, and more.

Two cognitive scientists work with the hard science, but they teamed with a gifted storyteller to get the points across in this easy to read book that can transform how you learn. This is a truly great book that should change how we teach and how we learn.

Life Hacks for effective learning

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Must reading for educators in the wake of common core, but digestible for anyone trying to get a grip on what really works.

What did you like best about this story?

When the authors said they stood outside the school-reform movement, I had to listen to find out if it was true.

What about Qarie Marshall’s performance did you like?

Marshall' performance was crisp and clean, but I always prefer an author's narration.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from Make It Stick?

The big idea is that the perception of mental engagement may not actually be the transference of knowledge and developing an active working memory is a necessary 21st century skill, despite those in the reform movement who say it's not.

Innovating - Surpasses Marzano's Meta-analysis

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Putting the question out there really builds understanding. Amazing how often I can ask the question and hear myself stumble on my own answer attempt

Excellent. Questions first. Great book

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Excellent information. I will be listening several more times to help in my homeschooling and my own life long learning.

A Keeper

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Great methodology, well structured, and organized. This is the kind of book design to help the reader.

Simply the best book to learn how to learn.

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This book is a must for every body. It is for students, parents or trainers who are willing to take studying to the next level.

Interesting and Educational

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Not only have recommended this book to others, but I'm about to listen to it a second time.

I'm a math tutor and want everyone of my students to either read or listen to this book.

Great

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Excellent. scientific review about learning, yet very understandable. Many good examples were provided. Should be mandatory reading for anyone who teaches.

regret I didn't learn this material 40years ago

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About time a relatively new approach to learning is taking place as education and the art there of should be constantly evolving for the betterment of its recipients.....

Educators; TAKE NOTICE!

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This book is a treasure trove of information about how to master the skill of learning. It uses actual science and research to deliver a solid, actionable plan for building the best and most effective learning habits while steering you clear of the ones that we all use but don't work.

If you are a parent, you should check this book out and use the lessons it teaches to give your children a huge advantage. The skills they will develop from this book will help them excel in school.

If you're a student or a lifelong learner, this book will help you find the techniques that are the most effective and explain how they work.

This is a book I will come back to again and again.Though only after enough time has passed for some forgetting to occur. (;

I think everybody with any investment in learning or who knows anybody with any investment in learning should listen to this book and will benefit tremendously from it. (Also, if you loved this book and want more check out "A Mind for Numbers." Likewise, if you loved that book, you'll love this one, too.)

I wish they taught this in school

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