Generation Improves Your Learning

The Big Picture:  Generating the questions you want answered before you listen to a lecture or read a text boosts your comprehension.  


Why it works:  Trying to solve a problem (even if you’re wrong) forces you to search your memory for related information.  It primes your brain by working hard to fill in a gap in knowledge.  When the answer shows up during learning, connections are made and the material is more strongly encoded


How to do it:  Next time you’re about to learn something new, take 5 minutes and write down 2-3 questions you want answered.  Then, recall any knowledge you have on the topic and try to answer your questions.  The more you struggle the better. 

Try it: Sign up here to try it in our new Learning Tool.  


Go Deeper:  Read more about generation in learning outcomes.

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