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Conceptual chunks

Conceptual chunks

One of the first steps towards gaining expertise in math and science is to create conceptual chunks.

Once you chunk an idea or concept, you don’t need to remember all the little underlying details; you’ve got the main idea - the chunk - and that’s enough.

Basic steps to forming a chunk:

  1. Focus your attention on the information you want to chunk. No television on in the background, don’t look at your phone, etc.
  2. Understand the basic idea you are trying to chunk.
  3. Gaining context so you see not just how, but also when to use this chunk.

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