Study Guide - How to remember what you have studied?

How to remember what you have studied ?

1. Teach it to your future self – After studying, pretend you're explaining the topic to your future self, either by writing it out like a journal entry or recording a voice note. This helps you simplify and personalize the concept, which makes it stick better.

2. Use place-based memory – Associate certain topics with specific physical places. For example, imagine the process of protein synthesis happening at your study desk or inside your kitchen. Your brain is more likely to recall information if it’s tied to a vivid visual or location.

3. Make a “Why Tree” – Instead of just making flashcards, ask “why” at every level of a topic. Like: Why do plants need photosynthesis? How does it work? What would happen if it didn’t? This helps build deep understanding rather than surface memory.

4. Set trap questions – After studying, write a few tricky questions for yourself. Try answering them a few days later without looking at your notes. If you can’t answer one, you know exactly what to review.

5. Turn the content into a story – Imagine your study material as a scene from a movie or a cartoon. If you're learning about the immune system, picture white blood cells as superhero characters fighting off viruses. Turning facts into a narrative helps you remember more easily.

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