6. Test Yourself Often (Retrieval)

• 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 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.

How to ap...

Testing even beats out methods such as re-reading and reviewing notes when it comes to making sure your learning sticks.

Because it takes the recall process a step further. Recall shows how much of the material you remember. Testing shows you how well you can use what you've learned. Aft...