{"id":17244,"date":"2025-05-02T19:45:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T19:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordlearning.com\/?p=17244"},"modified":"2025-05-02T19:45:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T19:45:33","slug":"how-the-brain-learns-best-what-parents-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordlearning.com\/how-the-brain-learns-best-what-parents-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Brain Learns Best\u2014What Parents Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

All parents want to give their children the best chance to succeed, not just in school, but in life. But helping kids truly learn<\/em> (not just memorize) can sometimes feel like a mystery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, exciting new research<\/a> in cognitive science is shedding light on exactly how the brain learns best. We use these research-backed techniques\u2014like cognitive learning\u2014to help students develop stronger learning habits, build confidence, and achieve better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what these powerful strategies mean for your child\u2014and how we use them to make learning more effective and lasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Spaced Repetition: Building Stronger Memory Over Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’ve all been there, the last-minute cram session before a big test. While cramming might help students pass a quiz the next day, it doesn\u2019t create true understanding or long-term retention. So what can make the brain learns best?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where spaced repetition comes in. Spaced repetition means reviewing material several times over days, weeks, and even months. Every time a child revisits information after a delay, the memory grows stronger, like reinforcing a bridge with extra supports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method improves academic performance and boosts a child\u2019s confidence because the child truly knows the material, not just temporarily remembers it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Parents Can Do at Home:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Encourage your child to review important material for a few minutes each day. Even a simple 5-minute flashcard review or rereading notes briefly can make a huge difference over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Retrieval Practice: The Brain Learns Best Through Recall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many students believe that reading notes or textbooks repeatedly is the best way to study. However, retrieving information\u2014actually pulling it from memory\u2014is far more powerful than simply re-reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is known as retrieval practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By practicing active recall, students strengthen the neural pathways that store knowledge. It\u2019s the mental effort involved in remembering that builds stronger, longer-lasting memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Parents Can Do at Home:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Turn reviewing into a fun challenge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n