Practice Testing
Students take a mock exam with similar material to test their knowledge.
Rated as high utility. Practice testing is broadly applicable to types of material, and ages and abilities of learners. Moreover, it is one of the least time-consuming habits and evidence shows that practice testing is very effective in boosting academic performance.
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