These are the best research-based books, blogs, and podcasts to help students study smarter, not harder–all created by and featuring cognitive scientists.
YouTube videos and podcasts featuring cognitive scientists
(explore our YouTube channel and more recommended podcasts)
Our YouTube playlist of study strategy videos
Study strategy tips for students
Make flashcards more powerful with these 3 tips
3 simple questions to start a conversation about study strategies
Instead of note-taking, try Retrieve-Taking
Recommended tech tools to make retrieval practice quick and easy
Learning an instrument or language? Level up with interleaving
There are better ways to study that will last you a lifetime
Books for students by cognitive scientists
(click here to view all of our recommended books)
Ace That Test: A Student’s Guide to Learning Better
Study Like a Champ: The Psychology-Based Guide to “Grade A” Study Habits
Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
College Smart: How to Succeed in College Using the Science of Learning
Research articles for students by cognitive scientists
What Works and What Doesn't in Scientific American
Optimizing Learning in College: Tips From Cognitive Psychology
Five Popular Study Strategies: Their Pitfalls and Optimal Implementations
