Learning by Doing vs Studying
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Learning by Doing vs Studying

Corrected by Emir Baycan · on When Notes Fly · 11 July 2026 · View published page ↗

Doing provides immediate feedback and builds skill through practice. Studying gives systematic foundational knowledge efficiently.

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scored 2.5 times higher on a post-instruction assessment
+scored roughly 74% versus 41% on a post-instruction assessment

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Verified live: body content already correctly states the Deslauriers, Schelew & Wieman (2011) results as 74% versus 41% scores; no '2.5 times' language remains. FAQ field contains no mention of Deslauriers or the score figures. No further action needed.

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