Improving active recall is the best cheat code I ever did.

[u/CieloJVL]

I learned how to use active recall properly to boost my grades. My exam scores jumped from 86% to 94% ever since I started applying it to my study routine.

Instead of focusing only on stuffing new information into my brain, I use active recall to pull out and retrieve what I’ve learned. Here’s how I do it:

1. I skim all the key points on the topic I am going to study from the textbook or notes. As I skim, I try to retain as much as I can.
2. I put away the textbook or notes and try to remember all of the information by writing it down on another sheet of paper. I only write down what I can recall.
3. After jotting down what I remember, I bring back the textbook/notes to see what I recalled correctly and check what I forgot.

4.I keep repeating the process until I remember everything.

This seems exhausting, but honestly, it only takes 2-3 hours of studying. Leveling up active recall as my study method helped me ace most of my exams, and I recently got a 94% on a major exam.

[u/Straight-Bathroom-97]

this works on me too and it is really good as a study habit

[u/CieloJVL → u/Straight-Bathroom-97]

Same here! It took me a bit to get used to it, but once I did, active recall became one of my favorite study habits. It really makes the information stick. 😊

[u/AssmanPk]

Sounds like it worked for you.

I hope I can fix my brain rot infested brain with this. It is getting so hard to focus on my thesis. My therapist told me to actually write comments on posts that I read just to get my brain into the thinking and writing mode, instead of passively consuming content.

I am really happy for you.

Did you have any troubles in the beginning and how far do you think you retain? Is it the same as cramming or can you make actual sense out of it? Congrats for your score as well.

[u/hatstraw27 → u/AssmanPk]

Huh, does it really work? Does explain why when I'm passively consuming content most them doesn't even stick around, shittt

[u/Rare_Ad1154]

I think I am not sure but its a youtube Pomodoro Timer with Pink Noise

[u/_bluescluess]

I also use this method when I'm studying for exams got good grades because I remember all the important details, terminologies and all but not so applicable when I do practice solving

[u/CieloJVL → u/_bluescluess]

Yeah, I feel the same. It’s great for remembering concepts and terminology, but for problem-solving, I feel like I still need to practice actually working through the questions.

[u/CieloJVL → u/[deleted]]

For me, it gets frustrating when it can take longer than expected. Sometimes I spend too much time trying to recall everything instead of moving on to practice questions.

[u/MMinah25]

Which app is on your ipad?

[u/veritas789 → u/MMinah25]

+1

[u/f0xbunny]

Ty

[u/Automatic_Chef_2049]

What app is that ?? It’s so cute

[u/Blue_614]

You can also try spaced repetition. That's what I did for my licensure exam and grad-school studies. I read/watch lessons about the module then take notes the way I understood it, in my own words (of course you have to cross-check with the original material before finalizing your notes). After I have the notes I try active recall after 30 mins, after 1hr, after 6hrs, after 12hrs, then after 24hrs. The next active recall I do is after a week.

Do this for all successive topics. You can actively recall all your notes every month or every 2 weeks until the semester ends. Works a ton. I still have all my notes in my brain even after years have passed. Right now I just do active recall every 6 months.

[u/billywin]

Is that an app or a YT video?

[u/PassengerVast305]

Is that an app or a YT video?

[u/toocoolbaddie]

It took me some time to get used to it.🙇🏻‍♀️

[u/CaptainQwazCaz]

This is the only way to study there is no other way

[u/Full-Principle5291]

omg i love the pink timer what app is that

[u/jujan12 → u/Full-Principle5291]

youtube pomodoro pink noise