Thinking

Going into something with positivity helps open your brain to accepting new information. It can be hard to be happy about a subject you don't really like though. Click through this presentation to find out how to get a growth mindset that will make learning any subject easier and more engaging.

When you compare or contrast what you already know and what you're learning, it increases the amount of connections in your brain and thus increases the potential for storing it in your long-term memory. Find out how to make more connections in class.

Research shows that the one doing the talking is the one doing the learning. This is because when you talk about what you learned, your brain is forced to process the information in multiple ways. Use speaking to your advantage in school and life.

During learning, reflective questions can be used to increase the relevance of the lesson in our lives, which makes us more likely to remember it. After learning, it's important to practice with real world applications to reinforce and maintain its relevance in your memories. Watch this video to get research-based review and reflection techniques.