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What did Roediger and Karpicke find about students who self-tested?

They had better and longer lasting retention.

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  1. They scored lower on history exams
  2. They forgot material faster
  3. They had better and longer lasting retention ✔

Why: Students who tested themselves retained material better and longer than those who just reviewed.

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Answer: They had better and longer lasting retention. Students who tested themselves retained material better and longer than those who just reviewed.

  1. Study skills en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Study_skills
    students who tested themselves on material they had learned, rather than simply reviewing or rereading subjects had both better and longer lasting retention
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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