active recall for studying
active recall is one of THE BEST study techniques,, since it plays on memory. it involves deliberately recalling information from memory rather than passively reviewing notes or textbooks. this is the sort of study that will help you perform well in exams.
when you actively recall something, you retrieve it from the depths of your mind without relying on external study materials. it's like mentally digging up facts, concepts, or details you've learned and bringing them to the forefront of your consciousness.
but nene, how does it work?
instead of merely re-reading or reviewing notes, active recall (which is sometimes also called active retrieval or practice testing) requires you to engage with the material.
you can employ methods such as:
β¬ flashcards. creating flashcards with questions on one side and answers on the other and testing yourself regularly by recalling the answers is a reliable technique. here is my post on flashcards.
β¬ self-generated questions. posing questions related to the content and answering them without looking at your notes. this can include practice exams! alternatively, visit a question bank, or make one.
β¬ mind maps or concept maps. drawing a mind map using information from memory can reinforce your understanding. you can create mind maps to identify what you already know, and what you need to learn when starting a new topic.
active recall is effective because it forces you to think deeply about the material, promoting better understanding and retention. when you recall information, you strengthen the memory trace associated with it.
unlike recognition (where you recognise the correct answer but may not truly know it), active recall ensures true understanding and the ability to recall information completely from memory.
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Good morning, StudyBlrs.
I went to bed early last night and I could wake up and have an intense study session. I have the sensation I am falling behind with my schedule for Neurophysiology. However, I have approximately 1300 flashcards on ANKI. I do not know...
Yesterday, I decided to blurt again to focus on one topic that to me was super boring. It worked for forty minutes and then I was back in focus-flow mode.
I use Notion with a template I created to keep track of my progress with each topic.
Today's morning schedule πβ°
7:00-7:30 Journaling + Stretching
7:30-9:00 First pomodoro session -> Neurophysiology. Flashcards.
9:00-10:00 Exercise + Meditate
10:00-11:30 Second pomodoro session -> Surgery. Topic number 33 and half of the 34th topic.
11:30-12:00 Reading
12:00-13:30 Third pomodoro session -> Radiology. Topic number 10.
13:30-14:30 Lunch with my lovely fiancΓ©.
PS: Please, check my last Tik Tok video :) https://www.tiktok.com/@ivethencalada/video/7367846538040642849?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7367796857735398944
Have a blessed Sunday ππ«
π» Iveth
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saturday, 11th mayΒ
sleep: 11:30-7 (7.5h)
screen time: 5h32mβ οΈ
wins:Β
math worksheets (~1h)βοΈ
reading and analysis (~1h)βοΈ
went to a tournament at another school!! we lost but we fought hardπ«
finished first set of history notes (~2.5h)βοΈ
started next set of notes (25m)βοΈ
losses:
was so unmotivated in the afternoonπͺ«πͺ« could have gotten much more done
had a really disappointing midnight rendezvousπ€«
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when I look back on it I got a lot done but I'm still rabid about it
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day 18/100 ~ 100 days of productivity
achievements:
: ΜΜβ worked 8hrs 15 today,, super exhausted
: ΜΜβ hung out with my brother, watched a couple episodes of arcane
: ΜΜβ physics homework worksheet
insights:
: ΜΜβ spend time with your family,, you're lucky to have them
habit tracking:
morning stretch
study time
daily physical activity
practice a hobby
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