Active Recall

Active Recall is a study method where you must actively pull information from your mind without any prompts or hints. The steps are very simple. Take out a piece of paper and write down everything you remember about your last lesson on it. Don’t look at the class slideshow or the notes you took in class, just write what you remember.

This is insanely effective because instead of idly absorbing information or passively taking in knowledge you are actively searching for it. This strengthens neural conductivity in the brain and increases the capacity for long-term memory. Furthermore, Active Recall prevents the likelihood of blanking on a presentation or exam because it challenges your mind to work under stress. Active Recall is a simple yet effective method of confirming your understanding of knowledge taught in class and can aid you in remembering difficult concepts that you are uncertain about.