From The Vigilant Fox:
I’m sure you remember memorizing—or trying to memorize—endless facts when you were in school. But memorization without understanding is completely worthless. Real memory happens when you connect the dots. If you don’t understand why you’re learning something, you won’t retain it. That’s why so many students forget everything after the exam. It’s pretty simple. And yet memorization continues to be the focus. It turns out, passive studying doesn’t work. Oops. Flashcards. Cram sessions. Lecture replays. None of it sticks unless you’re actively engaged in the content. (Read more.)
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