Written By
Aditya Shukla
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Group many individual facts together meaningfully in a few "chunks". Our Brain likes groups, not random bits.
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Repeat facts in your head and out loud with increasing intervals: 5 min, 20 min, 1 hour, 8 hours, 2 days
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Facts you are tested on are remembered better than untested facts. Do mock tests and quizzes to verify your knowledge.
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Facts you write down and say out loud have higher recall. Tell others what you learn so your body "produces" the facts.
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Schemas are mental templates of context + old facts. New facts fit into old schemas in a web, so learn contextual details. More context = stronger schema.
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The brain needs time to consolidate new information. It does this on its own after learning, so taking breaks/naps and even exercising after studying is an efficient way to let the brain do its job.
Bonus
Use spaced repetition + production effect + testing effect using flash cards and quizzes. Chunk facts and space out recall to activate more schemas.