Which result does repeated practice through SAFMEDS aim to achieve?

Repeated practice through SAFMEDS (Say All Fast a Minute Every Day Shuffled) is specifically designed to improve fluency and retention of academic skills. The method emphasizes frequent, quick practice sessions that focus on accurately recalling information in a time-efficient manner. By encouraging students to retrieve and articulate information rapidly, SAFMEDS helps to strengthen neural pathways associated with the skills being practiced, leading to greater fluency.

This fluency not only aids in immediate recall but also contributes to long-term retention. As students become more comfortable and proficient with the material, their ability to remember and use these academic skills in various contexts improves, making this approach highly effective for learning and mastery of content.

While increased test scores, immediate recall, and minimizing distractions can be byproducts of effective learning strategies, the primary focus of SAFMEDS is on developing fluency and ensuring that academic skills are retained over time.