retention

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Research now shows that regular quizzes, short essays, and other assignments over the course of a term better enhance learning and retention.

For public institutions, state funds are sometimes tied partly to their success on metrics such as graduation rates and student retention—so better grades can, by boosting figures like those, mean more money.