3) Retrieval Practice
The only way to know if your practice is working is by testing yourself. Evidence shows that testing is one of the most important factor to aid your revision and it can drastically improve your memory.
While initially it may seem better to study more, over time you are much more likely to retain information if you test yourself. This surprising phenomenon is called the testing effect!
Some ideas on how you can test yourself:
- Flashcards
- Practice questions online
- Questions in textbooks
- Getting friends to quiz you in a study group
- Past papers
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