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Posts tagged Science of learning

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Tips for students, Tips for parents · 26 October 2026

Why passive highlighting fails GCSE students and what to do instead

Highlighting feels like hard work, but research rates it as one of the least useful ways to revise. Why it fails GCSE students and the active recall swaps that work instead.

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Tips for teachers · 23 October 2026

Interleaving topics in secondary science: how mixing practice improves final grades

Blocked revision feels organised but fades by exam day. Why mixing biology, chemistry and physics topics in practice builds stronger recall, and 3 ways to start.

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Article · 15 October 2026

Cognitive science made effortless: How pre-testing and the hypercorrection effect build durable memory

Explore how pre-testing and the hypercorrection effect improve long-term memory and how Tassomai uses these techniques to support effective revision and teaching strategies.

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Tips for parents, Tips for teachers · 10 November 2025

When learners push back on Tassomai: how to respond

Students aren’t always enthusiastic about Tassomai — studying doesn’t always feel like fun! Here’s how to understand and respond if they say it’s “just quizzing,” “too repetitive” or “not teaching me anything.”