However, because everyone learns differently, there isn't one "best" memory strategy. But I can provide you with a selection of extremely successful, research-supported techniques broken down by approach:
Read aloud and don't reread. Give your explanations of ideas, make connections to your own experiences, and provide examples. Take an active interest in the content.
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Make use of flashcards, practice exams, or summaries to regularly assess yourself. The retrieval process strengthens memory encoding.
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Do not overstudy! Using programs like Anki, go over the content at ever-increasing intervals (one day, three days, seven days, etc.). This enhances long-term memory and prevents forgetting.
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Create acronyms for important terms, such as PEMDAS for math's Order of Operations.
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Construct absurd rhymes to connect ideas, such as "In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue."
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Upon arriving at a familiar location (your home, your commute, etc.), mentally "place" important terms for subsequent recollection.
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Use visual aids like diagrams, colors, and pictures to arrange information to improve learning and memory recall.
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To engage different memory pathways, use flashcards that include information along with visual cues (images, diagrams).
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Make basic drawings or diagrams corresponding to the material you are learning. This may improve memory encoding and attentiveness.
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Divide complex material into smaller, more manageable components for simpler processing and memorization.
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