Editing Testing effect (section)

=== Test benefits ===
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* Aids later retention
* Identifies knowledge gaps
* Aids future related learning
* Prevents interference from prior material in future learning
* Aids transfer of knowledge to new contexts
* Aids knowledge organization
* Aids retrieval of untested information
* Improves [[Metacognition|metacognitive]] monitoring
* Provides feedback to instructors
* Frequent testing encourages study intentions