Elaboration
Explaining and describing ideas in detail and connecting them to what is already known, to deepen understanding.
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- All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
- Topic
- Teaching and learning
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Related terms
- Retrieval practice All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
- Recalling information from memory, for example through low-stakes quizzes, which strengthens long-term learning.
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