Which research-based practice is likely more effective than strictly matching teaching to self-reported learning styles?
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Correct answer: Active learning, retrieval practice, and spaced repetition
Evidence supports general learning strategies — active engagement, spaced practice, multiple representations — over rigid learning-style matching for improving learning outcomes.
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