Posts By: Jeff Labine

Jeff Labine

Education News – No payoff for cramming: York professor proves It’s better to study over a period of time

TORONTO (CUP) — A study at York University suggests that cramming right before an exam may not the best way to learn and retain information. The study, entitled ?Spacing Effects in Learning: A Temporal Ridgeline of Optimal Retention,? was concluded by psychology professor Nicholas Cepeda in Oct. 2007. The study surveyed 1,350 individuals and showed… Read more »