Five study techniques that actually work

Some study techniques give you far more for your time than others. Here are five worth adopting.

1. Active recall: test yourself instead of re-reading.
2. Spaced repetition: spread your learning over several days.
3. Explain it out loud: if you can explain it simply, you know it.
4. Interleave topics: it strengthens understanding.
5. Take breaks: your brain processes material while you rest.

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