Revision

Researchers say understanding the concept of working memory is crucial. But to make a difference in schools, better training, screening, assessments and curricular design are needed, finds Holly Korbey

In this extract from his new book Why Learning Fails (And What to Do About It), Alex Quigley breaks down working memory, and offers ways to work with it

GCSEs and A-level exams require extensive revision, but what is the best way for students to do it? We asked expert Professor John Dunlosky to find out

A Scottish school’s podcast – involving well-known authors – has been ‘invaluable’ to students preparing for an English exam, says teacher Peter Kelly

Without guidance from teachers, students can fall into passive revision strategies like highlighting. Here, Hannah Bradley shares five active, independent techniques to model with your class

How well do your students understand what exam questions are asking? Developing this skill as early as possible will lighten their cognitive load in the exam hall, says Lisa Lockley

Cognitive psychology should be at the heart of what schools do when teaching both knowledge and skills, world-renowned psychologist John Dunlosky tells Simon Lock

Professor Daniel Willingham’s ideas have helped drive English education’s embrace of cognitive science, but how well does he believe those ideas are being put into practice? Jon Severs finds out

One student whose GCSE results were among the best in the country shares some advice for those taking exams this year

A focus on teaching independent learning strategies is helping to raise standards across subjects, explains Emma Smith