How to study effectively and increase exam scores using The Testing Effect

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  • čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
  • The Testing Effect can boost your exam scores by 10-40%. That can be the difference between passing or failing, getting an A or a B, or getting a 1st or a 2:1. In a nutshell, The Testing Effect is the concept of taking exam-focussed practice-tests or quizzes before and after reading new material, with the addition of feedback. This then improves your retention of the material, allowing you to remember more of the things you learn and score a higher mark when you're tested further down the line in a final-test. Unfortunately this strategy is severely under-utilised mainly due to the misconception “I need to have learnt it well enough before I test myself”. We often think of testing as a method to check understanding and memory of something, rather than as part of the learning process. But, by not testing ourselves earlier, we're actually wasting one of, if not the most powerful evidence-based study tool. Another reason why The Testing Effect is under-utilised is due to the merging of active recall and The Testing Effect, rather than appreciating their differences and strengths. So, I want to clear up these misconceptions and share my 3 step process that has been scientifically proven to boost your exam scores. Try it out and let me know how it works for you. #study #exam #tips
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    01:31 - Concept
    02:26 - Evidence
    05:46 - Feedback
    07:15 - 3 Step Practical Process
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Komentáře • 75

  • @DoctorShaene
    @DoctorShaene  Před 4 lety +27

    Timestamps
    01:31 - Concept
    02:26 - Evidence
    05:46 - Feedback
    07:15 - 3 Step Practical Process

  • @rahmahmohamed1598
    @rahmahmohamed1598 Před 4 lety +36

    So underrated!! Great editing and videos!!!

  • @Topsyj
    @Topsyj Před 2 lety +3

    We did this in my highschool in the Caribbean 🇧🇸. They made it mandatory that we buy past exam booklets (full of exams) for each class and after we finish the content then we would go through the past paper booklets and essentially test ourselves for about a month and got exceptional results if you took it seriously of course. This was only done for major exams, like BGCSE’s and BJC’s

  • @naryscegayle3777
    @naryscegayle3777 Před 2 lety

    I'm currently writing an essay on effective revision techniques for my psych BSc at uni. I've done lots of research and read several papers around the topic areas but was struggling to actually describe what testing actually was in an academic way. I'm very grateful that I found this video that helped me collect my thoughts before I start writing up my essay :)

  • @chjay6839
    @chjay6839 Před 3 lety

    Glad that I found you, couldn't thank you enough for the videos that you've made.

  • @yasangis7821
    @yasangis7821 Před 3 lety +1

    This was extremely helpful, thank you so much

  • @lisaelisa4772
    @lisaelisa4772 Před 3 lety +2

    So this is going to be a little random, but I really enjoy the way you talk 😊 It's not just the usual spoken language, you use less common words and I think it sounds just beautiful. Also, I'm not a native English speaker and already learned few new words from you and recalled some that I didn't have the opportunity to use😉 Thank you for this and all your hard work, awesome tips and great editing.
    I'm sure you are an amazing doctor. Much love from Poland ~~

  • @sethhong5822
    @sethhong5822 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the good information. I really love this channel.

  • @makh8782
    @makh8782 Před 3 lety +1

    Very well explained. Appreciate it 🌹

  • @lena-antoniawalther1404
    @lena-antoniawalther1404 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the video, thanks so much for giving such a good explanation... but what sources is this based on? do you have any links to recent studies maybe? thanks so much :) keep doing such outstanding work :)

  • @razabadass
    @razabadass Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the video and congratulations on having qualified! Raza =)

  • @ashtonhunter4727
    @ashtonhunter4727 Před rokem

    One caveat to pre-testing: it can make you feel horrible and useless if you dive in without prior knowledge
    Our teacher used to do pre-tests on us when we had no prior exposure to the subject whatsoever, couldn't even piece things together if we tried, and it just wore me down over time until I just didn't want to be in that class anymore

  • @Stephaii
    @Stephaii Před 4 lety +4

    I can't wait to try this in nursing school. So much material, so little time!

  • @Rina-ei8mz
    @Rina-ei8mz Před 3 lety

    the video is INCREDIBLY INFORMATIONAL THNX A LOT

  • @aydan6757
    @aydan6757 Před 4 lety +5

    Loved the video! It was nice to hear about a new revision method other than active recall and spaced repetition haha

  • @cem950
    @cem950 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the video!!I've always wondered if it's better with immediate feedback or delayed feedback and other stuff i was wondering about.This video was really helpful!

  • @sarasims2207
    @sarasims2207 Před 3 lety

    awesome stuff !!!!

  • @asal7207
    @asal7207 Před 3 lety

    I love this video....thank you sooooo much dr.👌😇🤗

  • @Pedro-gz3ss
    @Pedro-gz3ss Před 2 lety

    You're a genius

  • @nwosuchidera8896
    @nwosuchidera8896 Před 10 měsíci

    More grace sir 🤲🤲.

  • @hyunj1969
    @hyunj1969 Před rokem

    Hi Shane, Thanks for this video! Could you please share what Cambridge URL you used to gain access to past tests? I am an incoming MPhil student.

  • @soongen2475
    @soongen2475 Před 3 lety +10

    wow!!!! Luckily i found you, you give the best advice!!!!!!!!!

  • @knw-seeker6836
    @knw-seeker6836 Před 3 lety +1

    Totally agree Cornell notes are nice
    But there are simpler, safer & faster ways

  • @arock8586
    @arock8586 Před 2 lety +1

    Your advice is golden.

  • @charlushka-_-684
    @charlushka-_-684 Před 4 lety

    Can you do a video about motivation and staying focussed? I found your channel through tiktok and so far it’s honestly the best thing 🙏 I’m hoping to get into Cambridge for philosophy but most of my subjects are essay based so practise papers are a bit more difficult

    • @DoctorShaene
      @DoctorShaene  Před 4 lety

      Absolutely! The video next Friday will be on study routine, motivation and focus 🙌

  • @rahulshendre7089
    @rahulshendre7089 Před rokem

    thanks

  • @chandansinghbohra8651
    @chandansinghbohra8651 Před 3 lety +3

    Love from india.

  • @potatae6027
    @potatae6027 Před 4 lety +2

    I think this will work, combined with the collection method for taking notes. I REALLY want to do well in my GCSEs!

  • @HallowedManhattan
    @HallowedManhattan Před 2 lety

    Please can you include links to the papers cited?

  • @haritaodedra5529
    @haritaodedra5529 Před 3 lety

    i just found out your Chanel, very informative videos, helped me a lot ,thanks a lot doctor shaene!

  • @smokerx6291
    @smokerx6291 Před 3 lety

    How many questions should I do to be good at a topic

  • @xo_thiv_xo
    @xo_thiv_xo Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing video!!!! Reallly Good and useful

  • @olivialim545
    @olivialim545 Před 2 lety

    great!!

  • @usmansamo9044
    @usmansamo9044 Před 2 lety

    hi do you know how i can revise for business studies to recall information

  • @ananiahbiju5134
    @ananiahbiju5134 Před 4 lety +5

    Do a video on how you studied for the GCSE levels this was cool btw . Sure this channel will go a long way

  • @perotero3513
    @perotero3513 Před 3 lety +1

    Done subscribe love from malaysia😊

  • @xhzheng9907
    @xhzheng9907 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you for the video! May I know where can you find more practice questions? My sch doesn’t really provide a lot of exam qtns :/ Also, do u know how to get free access to uworld question bank?

    • @DoctorShaene
      @DoctorShaene  Před 4 lety +2

      Google is lit these days and a lot of free questions about. Best is to use actual past exam questions or whatever is closest. Maybe ask people in the year above if they have access?

  • @CR-wg2jx
    @CR-wg2jx Před 4 lety

    Great video🤝

  • @nuwayyirnami6419
    @nuwayyirnami6419 Před 3 lety

    how can i access these Q

  • @evabaruch7870
    @evabaruch7870 Před 4 lety

    Great video

  • @smokerx6291
    @smokerx6291 Před 3 lety

    It's been two months bro. We're waiting for that gcse how to revise video

  • @vursteadmemoir3206
    @vursteadmemoir3206 Před 4 lety +1

    Please please do one about study routine and how to make a good timetable

    • @DoctorShaene
      @DoctorShaene  Před 4 lety +1

      Great idea 🙌

    • @DoctorShaene
      @DoctorShaene  Před 4 lety +1

      I recommend checking out the study tips for lockdown and productivity videos on my channel! 🙌

    • @vursteadmemoir3206
      @vursteadmemoir3206 Před 4 lety +1

      Doctor Shaene looking through the whole playlist awesome tips thankss

    • @DoctorShaene
      @DoctorShaene  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks 🙌🙌

  • @xo_thiv_xo
    @xo_thiv_xo Před 4 lety

    Random question what is your favourite Disney film?

  • @kevintrindadegoncalves7817
    @kevintrindadegoncalves7817 Před 11 měsíci

    Hi guys, I'm building an application that serves precisely to solve this problem of having to create exercises to study, so you can use it to automate this work for you

  • @Babyadultskater
    @Babyadultskater Před 3 lety

    You didn't address the fact that not every unversity has past exam papers listed on their websites. The universities I went to even forbid students to take the exam paper with them so we don't have access to past exam questions at all.

  • @angiem2192
    @angiem2192 Před 3 lety +1

    So helpful. I'm kicking myself today. Summer courses are hard and fast. 🥲