Highlighting just gives the illusion of productivity, but like JP said, recognition ≠ recall.
Active recall is mentally exhausting, but it is the only thing that actually saves lives in the exam hall.
Solid thread, JP!
Let me show you how to use the ACTIVE RECALL method of studying properly 🧠👇🏽
1/ First: What is active recall?
Active recall is forcing your brain to retrieve information WITHOUT looking at your notes.
Not rereading.
Not highlighting.
Not rewriting your lecture slides.
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