Content: Cover
Endorsements
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Discover the Power Behind Power Tools
How Did Patrice's Teaching Evolve into Powerful Teaching?
The Four Power Tools: Research-Based and Classroom-Proven
Power Tools Improve More than Memorization
Power Tools are Desirable Difficulties that are Good for Learning
What Exactly is the Science of Learning and Cognitive Science?
We Practice What We Preach and Model Best Practices
Notes
Chapter 2 Build a Foundation with Retrieval Practice
The Three Stages of Learning and the Critical Importance of Retrieval The Power of Retrieval Practice in Patrice's ClassroomThe Science Behind Power Tool #1: Retrieval Practice in the Laboratory
The Science Behind Power Tool #1: Retrieval Practice in Authentic Classrooms
How to Define Retrieval Practice in Your Classroom
Ten Benefits of Retrieval Practice
Retrieval Practice Boosts Higher-Order Thinking and Transfer of Knowledge
Higher-Order Thinking in Patrice's Classroom
Research Demonstrates Retrieval Practice Boosts Students' Knowledge and Higher-Order Thinking
Research Demonstrates That Retrieval Practice Boosts Students' Transfer of Knowledge Retrieval Practice is Not the Same as Formative or Summative AssessmentsTake Retrieval Practice From Your Classroom to Your Everyday Life
Notes
Chapter 3 Empower Teaching with Retrieval Practice Strategies
Brain Dumps: Write Down Everything You Can Remember
Brain Dumps in Patrice's Classroom Boost Student Confidence
Two Things: A Quick Strategy for the Beginning, Middle, and End of Class
Retrieve-Taking: A Powerful Spin on Traditional Note-Taking
Retrieval Practice Strategies in Patrice's Classroom: Retrieval Guides and Mini-Quizzes Retrieval Guides: A Powerful Spin on Traditional Study GuidesMini-Quizzes: A No-Grade, Low-Stakes Basket of Clues
Retrieval Practice Strategies in Pooja's Classroom: Weekly Quizzes and Structured Class Discussion
Three Systems to Build Retrieval Routines into Your Classroom
Research-Based Tips for Powerful Retrieval Practice Strategies
Retrieval Practice Boosts Learning for More than Vocabulary and Facts
Retrieval Practice Boosts Learning with Multiple-Choice, Short-Answer, and Free-Recall Questions
Retrieval Practice Before and After Lessons Boosts Learning Open-Book Quizzes Increase Learning But May Decrease StudyingRetrieval Practice Boosts Learning When Students Generate Their Own Questions
Retrieval Practice Boosts Learning More than Concept Mapping
Engage All Students in Retrieval Practice, Not Just One or Two
When It Comes to Learning, Encoding and Retrieval Go Hand in Hand
Use Retrieval Practice to Challenge Learning and Simplify Teaching
Notes
Chapter 4 Energize Learning with Spacing and Interleaving
The Science Behind Power Tool #2: Spacing
The Power of Spacing in Patrice's Classroom
