Best way to study...

So I was learning about memory, and just thought that I would share... Here's the scoop...
The best way to study is to make your mind work for you. In other words, make sure that you encode what you study in a specific way. As you read your textbook, (yes, read and studying does help) make flashcards for yourself, and after the definition, right underneath it. Make a statement that will help you to remember and understand the the word or concept. This helps you to encode and get the information into your long-term memory. 2-5 days before the test make a summary sheet, and review it. Afterwords, make your mind work for you, What I mean is just before you go to sleep say this to your subconscious, "I want my mind to work on reviewing the information that I studied today." Or something like that. Then the next day review the information and say parts of it out loud. Reciting the information will help in ALL stages of learning.. Hope this helps everyone.

Thanks for sharing, puzzclar.

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Yes, knowing yourself and what tricks work best for you really can help. I still remember fondly the paper I wrote as a long prose poem! I didn't forget that material; took me all weekend to write

Thank you for sharing! I'll be sure to try this.

Google Learning Styles and take a What is my Learning Style test. It does not take but 10 min and once you know your own learning style you will then know what works for you.

I think I'll try that now. Thanks for sharing!

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