Connect new information to something you already know

Relate new information to prior information for better learning.

During a second reading, try to connect new information to something you already know.

Connect what you just learned to experiences you previously had.

Associative learning is the process of relating something new to something you already know.

... to what you already know.

When you try to put a new idea into your own words, you're elaborating.

For example, if you're in physics class and trying to understand heat transfer, try to tie the concept into your real-life experiences, say, by imagining how a warm cup of c...