Practice Makes Possible: What We Learn By Studying Amazing Kids : NPR Ed In the age-old fight between hard work and talent, researcher Anders Ericsson says it's no contest. Practice wins the day.

To learn a new topic, you must do something with it. Whether learning by oneself or with others, time must be set aside for labs, quizzes and practice. You must put your new knowledge to the test.

Traditionally, you learn to squat from top to bottom, but as we mentioned in our squat primer, many variables can limit your ability to squat well or to depth. For some, bad flexibility in the ...

The following is adapted from Learn Better by Ulrich Boser. By permission of Rodale Books. For me at least, the science of practice first showed its power at the 3-point line. It was an hour into ...

The study, "Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning Than Elaborative Studying With Concept Mapping," tested both learning strategies alongside each other.

Global learning. Through experiences like Model U.N., students have an opportunity to learn about and debate important world issues from a global perspective. CPS is not alone in this important work.

Taking short, 10-second breaks when practicing a new skill, like learning to play a new song or instrument, helps the brain solidify fresh information. During these resting periods, ...