The Science of Studying
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Time to crack the books. Kids are back in school and their backpacks are bulging with homework. They’ve got to read books, compose essays, calculate equations, and cram for tests. So, what’s the best way to study? We’ll talk with University of Virginia psychologist DANIEL WILLINGHAM and Williams College psychologist NATE KORNELL about the science of studying and how kids really learn.
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