How To Revise For Exams - 7 Study Tips Supported By Science

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In this video we discuss how to revise for exams - 7 study tips supported by science. See all the tips broken out below and check out the video to understand how they relate to the active recall method of learning:

1. Do a practice test every time after studying
2. Create a fact sheet
3. Do an unassisted mind map
4. Testing yourself inside your head
5. Talk things through informally with someone
6. Teach someone
7. Write everything you can about a topic without having your notes in front of you

Studies, books and videos which support the claim active recall is the most effective revision method:

Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning - Peter C. Brown

This video by Ali also goes into more detail on the specifics behind the studies done: youtube.com/watch?v=ukLnPbIffxE&t=931s

This video by Dr Cal Newport, author of: 'How To Be A Straight A Student' sums up the findings from his research: youtube.com/watch?v=eL0QFTwgEgQ