What retrieval practice means Retrieval practice is the habit of trying to bring information back from memory before looking at the answer. Instead of rereading a page, highlighting a paragraph, or watching a solution again, the learner pauses and asks, “What can I remember?” That small act of recall tells the brain that the knowledge […]

What cognitive load means Cognitive load is the amount of mental effort a learner’s working memory is using at one time. Working memory is the small mental workspace used to hold information, follow steps, compare ideas, and make decisions. It is powerful, but it is limited. When too many pieces arrive at once, learning can […]