Enhancing learning and retrieval of new information: a review of the forward testing effect

Experimental procedure for exploring the forward testing effect. The Interim Test (IT) group takes an interim test after studying each block. The Interim Distractor (ID) group completes a distractor task (e.g., solving math problems) after studying each block (except the final one) and takes an interim test on the final block. The Interim Restudy (IR) group restudies each just-studied block except the final one, and takes an interim test on the final block. All groups take a final, cumulative test following the interim test on the final bloc