Active Recall

What it is: 

• A powerful learning technique that involves actively retrieving information from memory.

  
  

How to do it:

• Read or study a topic, then close your notes and try to write or say everything you remember.

• Quiz yourself using flashcards or questions based on the material.

• Repeat until you can recall the information accurately without prompts.

  
  

Benefits: 

• Reinforces memory, improves long-term retention, and highlights weak areas for improvement.

Tips on how to use it properly

• Be deliberate about the type of recall, from low-level facts to high-level problem solving.

• Vary your recall techniques in each spaced repetition session.

• Engage in complex discussions or projects relevant to the study material.