Thread by @LearningToan

How to remember everything you learn.

The Active Recall Method (science-backed):

Active Recall is the Most powerful memory technique that helps you remember new information more effectively.

It involves actively testing yourself on the information you want to remember, rather than passively rereading it.

Here's how it works:

First, consume some new information

Then, test yourself on that information at regular intervals using Active Recall.

For example:

• Rep 1: End of Day
• Rep 2: 2 Days Later
• Rep 3: End of Week
• Rep 4: End of Month

• and so on

Each time you test yourself

Actively retrieve the information from memory and try to recall it as much as possible.

This active retrieval process strengthens the memory and helps convert it from short-term to long-term memory.

Why does this work?

Active Recall reminds your brain that the info is important and needed to be stored.

While Space Repetition help you fight against the

Forgetting Curve by German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus in 1885.

How to do effective Active Recall?

First, we must establish the 2 types of information

- Procedural (process)
- Declarative (facts & numbers)

From there you need to establish the different levels of mastery...

Low levels of mastery:

- Describing or listing things
- Simple recall of facts and figures
- Explaining single concepts or processes

This is what most people do.

Not effective and not recommended

Middle levels of mastery:

- Solving simple problems
- Discussing how concepts relate

- Explaining how different concepts influence each other

91% of learners don't reach this level.

Will you?

How to achieve a high level of mastery:

- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of concepts

- Think of the bigger picture

- Solve complex problems that involve multiple concepts

10X learning!

Your goal is to aim for higher level of mastery.

You need to Evaluation concepts according to the Bloom Taxonomy

Here are some ways to do effective active recall:

Effective Active Recall techniques:

Chunk map
Group discussion
Teach the concepts
Solve complex problems

Your goal is to make your brain think and process the information.

Worst method for active recall:

The worst active recall techniques focus on recall and not Active!

- Rereading
- Summarizing
- Feynman Technique
- Rewriting notes
- Ben system

If you don’t feel the mental effort while recalling, then you are doing it wrong.

What NOT to do when Active Recall?

- Rely on one method
- Don’t open the book
- Don’t get discouraged by forgetting
- Don't fall for the illusion of competence

This thread is my Active Recall process.

So next time you want to remember something new, try using Active Recall to test yourself at regular intervals.

You'll be amazed at how much more effectively you can retain that information.

Active Recall is a science-backed retention method.

There are plenty of free tools available to put it into practice.

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