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What Is Prior Knowledge and Why it Matters?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

discuss two main types of prior knowledge which I want to draw your attention to: declarative prior knowledge and procedural prior knowledge. Recognizing and tapping into this prior knowledge is a key aspect of effective teaching, helping to bridge new information with what students already understand and know.

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After the pandemic disrupted their high school educations, students are arriving at college unprepared

The Hechinger Report

Andrea Hernandez studied the multiplication table nearly every day during the summer between her third and fourth grade years. Even in a normal year, Treisman said, students don’t all show up with the same level of preparedness or knowledge base. Related: Covid dimmed college prospects for high school students who need help.

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