The Learning Compass™ Learning Profile Strategy

📌 What it is: Actively recalling information instead of just re-reading it.

📌 Why it works: Encourages deeper learning and better long-term retention.

📌 Research:

• Karpicke & Roediger (2008) found that students practicing retrieval recall 50% more material than those who only re-read notes.
• Dunlosky et al. (2013) identified retrieval practice as a top-tier learning strategy.

💡 Parent Tip: Ask children to explain concepts aloud instead of just reviewing notes.

📌 What it is: Using both words and visuals (diagrams, charts, concept maps) to reinforce learning.

📌 Why it works: Engages both hemispheres of the brain, improving retention.

📌 Research:

• Paivio’s Dual-Coding Theory (1971) suggests that combining visuals with text enhances comprehension and recall.
• Mayer (2009) found that students retain 55% more information when learning through dual coding.

💡 Parent Tip: Encourage children to draw mind maps, diagrams, or use color-coded notes.

📌 What it is: Alternating between different topics instead of focusing on one at a time.

📌 Why it works: Improves problem-solving and application skills.

📌 Research:

• Rohrer & Taylor (2007) found that students using interleaving scored 76% higher than those who studied one topic at a time.
• Bjork & Bjork (2011) showed that interleaving helps with deeper conceptual understanding.

💡 Parent Tip: Mix up subjects during study sessions rather than focusing on just one.

📌 What it is: Having students explain their reasoning while solving problems.

📌 Why it works: Promotes deeper understanding and strengthens problem-solving skills.

📌 Research:

• Chi et al. (1989) found that students who self-explain their work learn twice as fast as those who don’t.
• Wong et al. (2021) confirmed that self-explanation improves conceptual understanding and long-term retention.

💡 Parent Tip: Ask children, "Why do you think this is the answer?" to encourage critical thinking.

📌 What it is: Integrating game-based learning into education.

📌 Why it works: Increases motivation and engagement.

📌 Research:

• Hamari et al. (2016) found that gamification improves motivation and learning outcomes.
• A meta-analysis by Subhash & Cudney (2018) showed that game-based learning enhances problem-solving skills by 30%.

💡 Parent Tip: Use educational apps, quizzes, and board games to reinforce learning.

📌 What it is: Incorporating sight, sound, touch, and movement into learning.

📌 Why it works: Activates multiple areas of the brain, improving retention.

📌 Research:

• Orton-Gillingham (1930s) developed multisensory techniques to improve dyslexic students’ reading skills.
• Birsh (2018) found that students using multisensory methods improved reading fluency by 40%.

💡 Parent Tip: Use tactile letters, music, and hands-on activities for learning.

📌 What it is: Teaching children that intelligence is not fixed, but can grow with effort.

📌 Why it works: Increases motivation and persistence in challenging tasks.

📌 Research:

• Carol Dweck (2006) found that students with a growth mindset are 65% more likely to persevere through difficulties.
• Yeager & Dweck (2012) found that growth mindset interventions increase student achievement.

💡 Parent Tip: Praise effort over results—say, “I love how hard you worked on that!” instead of “You’re so smart.”

📌 What it is: Learning by teaching concepts in simple terms.

📌 Why it works: Forces deeper understanding and helps identify gaps in knowledge.

📌 Research:

• Richard Feynman (1969) developed this technique, emphasizing simplification and deep understanding.
• A study by Fiorella & Mayer (2014) found that teaching others improves retention by 32%.

💡 Parent Tip: Have children explain what they just learned to a sibling or friend.

📌 What it is: Using mindfulness practices (breathing exercises, meditation) to enhance focus.

📌 Why it works: Reduces anxiety and improves cognitive function.

📌 Research:

• Schonert-Reichl et al. (2015) found that students practicing mindfulness had 24% better attention control.
• A Harvard study (2018) showed that mindfulness reduces test anxiety by 33%.

💡 Parent Tip: Encourage children to take deep breaths before studying or doing homework.