Quick Look: Kids Fail Less When They Know Failure Is Part of Learning

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Apr 2, 2012

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More research that backs the idea of redefining failure as part and parcel of learning rather than something to deride.

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Kids perform better in school if they know failure, and trying again, is part of the learning process, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association. The research included several experiments intended to see whether parents and teachers can help students succeed by changing the way learning material is presented to them.

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