Overall, learning is improved in at least five ways
through rehearsal and deliberate practice. Evidence
demonstrates that (a) the likelihood that learning will
be long term and retrievable is increased, (b) student
ability to apply elements of knowledge automatically
and without reflection is enhanced, (c) skills that
become automatic free up students’ cognitive resources
for learning more challenging tasks, (d) transfer of
practiced skills to new and more complex problems is
increased, and (e) gains often bring about motivation
for more learning.