Practice retrieval performance did not differ significantly between the three retrieval strategy conditions¶
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q3 i? Standardized practice retrieval scores showed no significant differences between the free recall, practice quiz, and test generation conditions. → Redifer 2026
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Redifer 2026¶
Redifer, J. L., Myers, S. J., Bae, C. L., Naas, A., & Scott, A. (2026). Testing the testing effect with advanced materials while accounting for individual differences. Instructional Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11251-025-09758-z
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One-way ANOVA on standardized practice retrieval performance in the three retrieval conditions of the 213-participant experiment; raw means were 5.0 (free recall), 3.18 (practice quiz), and 7.42 (test generation) on open-ended or quiz formats. The Bayes factor favored the null.
"There were no significant differences in practice retrieval scores between the three conditions, F(2,128) = 0.04, p =.97, BF01 = 13.15"
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Related Claims¶
- Practice test format moderates the testing effect: mixed-format (g = 0.80) and multiple-choice (g = 0.70) practice tests produced larger effects than short-answer tests (g = 0.48) — related
- Evidence on whether initial short-answer questions produce more learning than initial multiple-choice questions is mixed, with recent studies finding little or no difference — related
- Initial retrieval conditions that provide less cue support, such as free recall rather than recognition or fewer letter cues, tend to produce better retention despite lower initial success — related
- The benefits of retrieval practice do not depend on an exact match between initial retrieval practice conditions and the final test format — related
- The classroom testing effect transfers to mismatched test formats, but consistent quiz–exam formats yield a significantly larger effect (g = 0.531 vs. g = 0.399). — related
- Support conditions did not differ from control in learning scores within the environment — related
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Practice retrieval performance did not differ significantly between the three retrieval strategy conditions |
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Practice retrieval performance did not differ significantly between the three retrieval strategy conditions |
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