Journal of Cognitive Neuropsychology

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Studies have shown that practicing temporally spaced retrieval of previously learned information via formal assessments increases student retention of the knowledge . Our objective was to work out the impact of online homework administered as a primary retrieval practice 1 or 5 days after introduction of physiology topics on long-term information retention. Students in two undergraduate courses, Anatomy and Physiology (ASCI 240) and Animal Physiological Systems (ASCI 340), were presented with information on a selected physiological system during each weekly laboratory then completed a web homework assignment either 1 or 5 days later. Information retention was assessed via an in-class quiz the subsequent week and by a comprehensive final examination at semester’s end (4–13 wk later). Performance on homework assignments was generally similar between groups for both courses. Information retention at 1 wk didn't differ thanks to timing of homework in either course. In both courses, however, students who received homework 5 days after class performed better on final examination questions relevant thereto week’s topic compared with their day 1 counterparts. These findings indicate that the longer period between introducing physiology information in school and assigning the primary retrieval practice was more beneficial to long-term information retention than the shorter period, despite seemingly equivalent benefits within the shorter term. Since information is usually forgotten over time, we speculate that the longer interval necessitates greater retrieval effort in much an equivalent way as built-in desirable difficulties, thus allowing stronger conceptual connections and deeper comprehension

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