| Plan
review time regularly |
It's
actually better if review methods vary. For instance, you can review your notes
silently, read them aloud and listen to yourself, write down main points from your notes,
create ways to apply the information, test yourself on your notes or teach the information
to a friend. Using various methods for review will help you gain a deeper
understanding of the material. More active (versus passive) review methods will also help
you retain the information more fully. |
| If
you can't remember something, brainstorm |
Not
being able to recall information is a part of the learning process. The trick is to
create connections between the information you are trying to learn and the information you
already know. So, if you are unable to remember something, brainstorm the
information you do know related to the topic. If two concepts are similar and you
remember information about one of them, recall this information and you may find that you
are able to recall the information about the other. In the learning process, try to
create examples to help you recall the information. If the professor used examples
in class, recall his/her examples. Making connections between the material you know
and them material you are trying to learn will help you recall the less familiar material
when you need it. |
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