The effects of overlearning (practice beyond mastery) and speeded practice in spelling instruction were examined in a sample of 93 undergraduates. Spelling instruction that included speeded practice during overlearning trials facilitated spelling performance on both immediate and 3-wk. delayed posttests.
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