My research focuses on applying learning and memory research to education. I study the use of tests as a method to enhance learning. I'm also interested in the role of feedback in long-term memory and other methods that can be used to promote learning.

My current projects include using tests to promote learning at a local middle school, evaluating the pros and cons of multiple-choice testing, and examining the optimal amount of time between studying and testing that can promote the greatest amount of learning.
  • B.A., Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2005, Cognitive Neuroscience and Elementary Education (magna cum laude)

  • M.A., Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2010 (expected), Psychology

  • Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2012 (expected), Psychology

 

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    Pooja K. Agarwal
    Washington University in St. Louis
    One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1125
    St. Louis, MO 63130
    Email: pooja.agarwal@wustl.edu
    Lab Phone: (314) 935-8731

  • Agarwal, P.K., Karpicke, J.D., Kang, S.H.K., Roediger, H.L., & McDermott, K.B. (in press). Examining the testing effect with open- and closed-book tests. Applied Cognitive Psychology. [PDF]

  • Agarwal, P.K. (2005). Open-book and closed-book tests: Testing the testing effect. Apex (WU peer-reviewed undergraduate research journal, lead article), 2, 5-13.

  • Agarwal, P.K. (2003, Oct./Nov.). College Life in the Internet Age. Upgrade, pp. 14-15.

  • Agarwal, P.K. (2001, Nov.). If I Could Make a School. Learning & Leading with Technology, 29, 28-31+. [PDF]
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