Practice+and+Drill


 * Practice and Drill**

Practice and drill is a strategy to reinforce what has already been learned by repeating an activity (doing mathematics problems), recalling information (scientific formulas), or perfecting a skill (playing a musical instrument or performing a sports routine). It is commonly used when the learner has developed preliminary skills or understanding of specific information related to the subject and the repetition increases ability or understanding. Practice and drill is effective to the extent that the learner is motivated. It is a valuable memorization strategy.
 * Description**

The teacher: • designs practice and drill activities to reinforce the concepts in a real-world, authentic context; • provides opportunities for students to demonstrate improvement brought about by using practice and drill (e.g., checklists, charts, learning logs).
 * Method**

Practice and drill: • should be limited to short periods to prevent fatigue or boredom.
 * Considerations**


 * Illustrations From The Mathematics Classroom**

A store activity centre is set up in the classroom for students to practise making change up to one dollar.
 * Elementary**

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 * Secondary**