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1. Teaching others: It’s as simple as it sounds. When you explain things to another person, you are coming up with information from memory (rather than just reading it), and often need to think of new ways to explain something. This not only helps you figure out what you do or don’t know but strengthens and reinforces the memories.
2. Pure retrieval practice: This is when you retrieve the information from your memory. It can be something simple like using flash cards (Quizlet), but my personal favorite method is the BRAIN DUMP. On a piece of paper or a blank document, literally dump out everything you know about the topic. Then check against your notes/ materials to see what is missing or incorrect.
3. Study guides: Study guides are a common form of studying and a lot of times are given to students by their teachers. Students often fall into a pit of copying definitions word-for-word from their notes, which might aid in memorization of certain terms or facts but limits understanding and the ability to apply the information. A GOOD STUDY GUIDE summarizes and synthesizes information IN YOUR OWN WORDS for deeper understanding.
4. Concept maps: These are visual representations of the connections and relationships between concepts. Although not as helpful for some subjects or topics, these cause students to think more deeply about the material and strengthen their memory of the topics, as they have to think more deeply to come up with connections they may not have otherwise thought of.
5. Practice questions: Practice questions are a tried-and-true and very helpful way to study, especially in certain classes. The most helpful practice questions are application-based and allow students to test how well they truly understand the material, as opposed to having just memorized certain facts or definitions.