028 Retrieval And Summer

Retrieval of information is a demanding cognitive process, and teachers must find instructional approaches that improve later retrieval of learned material. We discuss how different student experiences lead to varied success in retrieval, and how it might affect our choices for the experiences we provide in our classroom. Later, we read an updated analysis of several major standardized tests in the United States. Errors in test administration and analysis led to some mistaken conclusions in the past, and leaves us with some important questions moving forward. The Peer Review spotlights a listener-shared article on how teachers can avoid misunderstanding student contributions in class, which will lead to improved metacognition. We drink Robust Porter, a coffee porter from Walnut River Brewing Company in El Dorado, KS.