Use of multiple strategies

For the purposes of this handbook, two of the most noted learning and memory strategies have been outlined. However, there are conceivably dozens of possible strategies that a student could use, ranging from a strategy that only works on arithmetic problems, to the more general strategies of clustering and metacognition. Strategies differ in their accuracy, in the amounts of time required for their use, in their difficulty level, and in the type of problems for which it is useful. Because of this, it is vital for a student to be capable of using a wide range of strategies, which can be chosen based on the situation.