Download PDFOpen PDF in browserExploring the Boundaries: When Explanation Activities Do Not Improve ComprehensionEasyChair Preprint 95874 pages•Date: January 18, 2023AbstractEngaging in explanation while studying science texts can improve comprehension. The present study varied the timing of explanation activities and restudy opportunities before taking final comprehension tests on a set of 6 topics studied as part of an Introductory Psychology course. When students had the opportunity to restudy in the same session, comprehension benefited from explanation activities. However, no benefit was seen when activities were done in a session prior to the restudy opportunity. Keyphrases: comprehension, explanation, expository text, science topics
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