Make It Stick: The Science Of Successful Learning 【2026 Edition】

: Spacing out your study sessions over time helps consolidate memories into long-term storage.

: Attempting to solve a problem before being shown the answer primes your brain to learn the solution. Actionable Tips for Learners Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning

: Connecting new information to what you already know deepens understanding. : Spacing out your study sessions over time

: Mixing different subjects or types of problems during a single session improves your ability to discriminate between concepts. : Mixing different subjects or types of problems

: The act of recalling information from memory (e.g., self-quizzing) is more effective than passive review.

: Learning is deeper when it is effortful . If learning feels easy, it is often temporary.

The book by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel argues that many common study habits—like rereading and highlighting—are actually ineffective. Instead, the authors present evidence-based strategies from cognitive psychology that make learning more "durable" and "sticky". Core Concepts