40 pages 1 hour read

Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel

Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

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Reviews & Readership

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Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel offers compelling insights into effective learning strategies, particularly valuing retrieval, spacing, and varied practice. Positively received for its practicality and accessibility, some critics find it repetitive and light on technical detail, appealing more to general readers than specialists. Brown, Peter C., et al. Make It Stick. Harvard University Press, 2014.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Make It Stick?

Readers who enjoy books like Grit by Angela Duckworth or Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman will appreciate Make It Stick. It is ideal for educators, students, and lifelong learners interested in effective learning techniques and cognitive psychology, making complex concepts accessible and practical.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Education
Psychology
Science / Nature
Genre
Self Help
Themes
Society: Education
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology