October 1th, 2024
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Author: Iniciativa Educação
PISA 2022 still had a few surprises in the box... One of them has recently been featured in Volume III of the Technical Report and shows that there is no opposition between knowledge and creativity. Sounds trivial? It's more surprising than it sounds.
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September 20th, 2024
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Author: Iniciativa Educação
Students and teachers tend to view practice tests (quizzes) with concern, fearing the negative effects they can have on students' anxiety. Recent research has shown solid statistical data indicating the opposite effect. In the medium term, taking these tests can actually increase motivation and improve students' preparation, by improving learning and reducing uncertainty about assessments.
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July 31th, 2024
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Author: Iniciativa Educação
Some students learn better and faster simply because they have a “flair” for certain subjects. Is that really the case? A group of American researchers challenged this idea and came up with some surprising results.
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February 7th, 2024
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Author: Natalie Wexler
Students who don’t read well or lack crucial vocabulary often face unnecessary obstacles—not just in reading but also in math. Why is that?
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January 15th, 2024
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Author: Ludmila Nunes
Retrieval practice and study spacing are two very effective learning strategies. A review of several scientific articles indicates that the benefits of these methods do not depend on the level of education or discipline. Combining these two practices might event create a super strategy with guaranteed results.
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October 27th, 2023
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Author: Iniciativa Educação
Did you know that one in three students suffers from test anxiety, also known as school performance anxiety? A recently published study explores the relationship between the anxiety felt in exams and during the preparation phase, and students' results.
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May 16th, 2023
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Author: Joana Rato
The quality of sleep remains generally underestimated, particularly with regard to academic performance. Two recently published studies have proven that good-quality sleep can contribute to academic success.
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May 16th, 2023
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Author: Ludmila Nunes
Educational videos proliferate on the Internet, but they might not be good pedagogical tools. A very recent study indicates that, in mathematics, educational videos only provide superficial learning. However, combining videos with effective learning strategies, such as retrieval practice, might increase the instructional value of the videos.
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February 10th, 2023
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Author: Natalie Wexler
Our perceptions about what's working in the learning process often conflict with scientific findings. That can make it harder for teachers and students to be successful.
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January 26th, 2023
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Author: Iniciativa Educação
A recent study has shown that high-quality and equitable education is the most critical factor for economic growth — especially in the long term.
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