While you are reviewing the material, don't passively read it. Make sure you recall. The act of retrieval via recall enhances deep understanding of the subject. A good place to start recalling what you learnt might be anywhere except where you studied it. This helps you strengthen the grasp of the material as you recall it from a different perspective. Learning in the library and recalling at home would be an example use case of this technique.
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Just forming chunks is not sufficient. You have to maintain them. The more you look after the chunks, the longer they last.
While reviewing material, recall it instead of just reading it passively. Try and recall in a different setting than where you studied it.
The Retrieval Practice
- Utilize practice tests: Take practice tests, quizes and other material which basically forces you to recall your answer instead of passively reading it.
- Make your own questions: Try making your own questions and encourage others in your study group t...
Retrieval
Retrieval is when you try to recall what you've learned. There are many ways to do this, some better than others.
Why it works: It strengthens your memory and interrupts forgetting. The act of retrieving information helps facilitate long-term recall.
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