What is Active Recall And How To Master It?
Active recall is a study technique where you actively retrieve information from your memory. Sounds pretty hard? It actually isn't. There are lots of forms of active recall for everyone, it doesn't matter if you are a visual or auditory learner, and today I want to introduce you to some of these methods.
Flashcards. You probably heard about them before, but maybe you weren't sure how to use them or what purpose they served. All you have to do is write an explanation of the topic or definition of the word on a piece of paper and then write the answer on the other. It is an easy way to revise effectively.
Mind-mapping. It is another popular but well-working technique for visualizing and memorizing complex ideas. What you have to do is grab a piece of paper, and start writing (or drawing) from the central idea. You can make your mind maps visually attractive so you would enjoy revising the information.
Teaching others. This is not the first thing that comes to our mind when thinking about different ways of studying, right? Surprisingly, teaching others can be even the most important step of active recall. Why? Think logically. Then you write a test the most important skill is to be able to explain the concept clearly, so you can prove you that understand it. That is exactly what teaching is about, isn't it? So try this technique after learning a new concept to check if you are good enough to explain it with ease.
Last but not least, in-class questions. It may seem hard to ask for an explanation during classes, after all, you don't want people to think that you don't fully understand. I'm going to tell you a secret. No one cares. Even the mean kid in the first row. Believe me. I'm going to tell you even more. I'm sure someone in class wanted to ask the exact same question but was too shy to do that. Asking in-class questions can help you understand things immediately, so you don't have to Google it at home.
Hope you'll find it helpful!
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