Active Recall vs Passive Review: Retention Techniques
A research-grounded comparison of active recall and passive review with the cognitive science evidence, practical protocols, and application to certification exams.
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Active Recall vs Passive Review: Why Re-Reading Fails
Re-reading notes creates a false sense of mastery. Learn why active recall — flashcards, closed-book write-outs, and deliberate practice testing — produces real retention for IT certification exams.