Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning

What I liked - The advices. What I didn't like - The chapters had many examples, which is a good thing, but I got pretty bored of the book. I usually read few paragraphs and then make notes but when I actually thought about what I learnt from reading those few paragraphs, nothing came up in my mind. The same point was stressed multiple times in different ways. So I recommend this for someone who wants to learn about this "tips" with lots of examples that draw the same conclusion. But the examples do solidify the concepts they talk about.

For people who just want to learn how to study properly while retaining as much as possible, I recommend "The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need"

A potent summary of things to keep in mind if you want learning to last. Although if you're familiar with the theories of spaced repetition, elaboration, testing effects etc., this can easily be skipped.

As someone new to the science of learning, I found this to be a great resource in dispelling many education myths (such as learning styles or rereading material) and offering practical advice (memory retrieval exercises, spaced and interleaved practice, etc.) for learners and instructors alike. The authors do well at backing up their conclusions with scientific studies. I noticed the authors even utilized the interleaving concept in their book as chapters repeatedly circled around to previous ideas.

Some of the stories ramble on a bit, but this was the only real negative I noticed.

I'll be leaning on the concepts in this book as I try to find my place in the field of education. Recommended for students and teachers.