Reading Is Not Studying

Simply re-reading notes or textbooks is passive learning and leads to quick forgetting. Instead, engage actively with the material:

• Create a study guide with questions and complete answers.
• Teach the material out loud, as if explaining it to a class.
• Generate real-world examples that relate to key concepts.
• Use concept maps or diagrams.
• Develop symbols to represent ideas.
• For non-technical subjects, focus on summarizing, contrasting, and re-evaluating ideas.
• For technical subjects, work through problems and explain each step.