Why We Sometimes Remember More When We Study Less

Why We Sometimes Remember More When We Study Less

Learning can be easier when you put less pressure on your memory and give it the support it needs. Discover games and habits to help you adjust to a new school.

Spending long hours hunched over a notebook isn’t the only way to study. It can be more effective to break the material into shorter sessions, take breaks in between, and later recall the information in your own words. This page offers ideas for trying out this approach, including games that make revision more active. When starting at a new school, these strategies can help you build a routine that fits better with your day-to-day commitments.

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