8 Memory Techniques Toppers don't tell you about
8 Memory Techniques Toppers don't tell you about
1. Interleaving: Mix up different topics while studying. Don't just cram the same subject repeatedly.
1. Interleaving: Mix up different topics while studying. Don't just cram the same subject repeatedly.
2. Self-Explanation: Don't just passively read. Explain concepts out loud, as if teaching someone else.
2. Self-Explanation: Don't just passively read. Explain concepts out loud, as if teaching someone else.
3. Elaborative Encoding: Connect information to existing knowledge. Create stories or metaphors to make it more memorable.
3. Elaborative Encoding: Connect information to existing knowledge. Create stories or metaphors to make it more memorable.
4. Mnemonic Inversion: Flip a familiar mnemonic on its head for a surprising twist that aids recall.
4. Mnemonic Inversion: Flip a familiar mnemonic on its head for a surprising twist that aids recall.
5. The Elaboration Effect: Instead of rote memorization, tell stories or create narratives around the information you're trying to remember.
5. The Elaboration Effect: Instead of rote memorization, tell stories or create narratives around the information you're trying to remember.
6. Humor & Absurdity: Incorporate humor or create intentionally silly scenarios to make facts stick.
6. Humor & Absurdity: Incorporate humor or create intentionally silly scenarios to make facts stick.
7. Dual Coding:
Combine visual and auditory learning. Draw diagrams, mind maps, or record yourself explaining information.
7. Dual Coding:
Combine visual and auditory learning. Draw diagrams, mind maps, or record yourself explaining information.
8. Teach Someone Else: Even if they're not there, explaining information as if you're teaching someone reinforces your own understanding.
8. Teach Someone Else: Even if they're not there, explaining information as if you're teaching someone reinforces your own understanding.
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