In-between learning activities increased invested mental effort in reading the second text unit (Experiment 2)¶
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q3 i2 Students with an in-between learning activity invested more mental effort in reading the second text unit than students with an after-study learning activity. → Lachner 2020
Evidence¶
Lachner 2020¶
Lachner, A., Backfisch, I., Hoogerheide, V., van Gog, T., & Renkl, A. (2020). Timing matters! Explaining between study phases enhances students' learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 112(4), 841–853. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000396
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In Experiment 2, a MANOVA on self-reported 9-point mental-effort ratings showed a significant main effect of timing; separate ANOVAs located it in reading the second text unit, "F(1, 122) = 8.36, p = .005, ηp2 = .064".
"the effect of timing on students' mental effort was only significant for reported effort investment in reading the second text unit, F(1, 122) = 8.36, p = .005, ηp2 = .064"
Discussion¶
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In-between learning activities increased invested mental effort in reading the second text unit (Experiment 2) |
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In-between learning activities increased invested mental effort in reading the second text unit (Experiment 2) |
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