Make it Stick:
Study Smarter with active recall

Active recall is one of the most effective (and underused!) study strategies out there. Instead of passively reading or highlighting, you’re pulling information out of your brain—like training a muscle. This strengthens memory and improves long-term retention.

Here’s how to put it into action:

1. Use Flashcards the Right Way

Digital or paper—either works! But instead of flipping right away when you're unsure, pause and try to retrieve the answer first.
The struggle is part of the learning.

Bonus tip: make your own flashcards using your own words. It helps your brain connect the dots faster.

2. Take Practice Exams

Simulate test conditions with practice exam questions that emulate the format and style of the real thing.
No notes, no distractions. Just you and your brain.

Ours give you immediate answer feedback on each question—perfect for reviewing a handful at a time without overwhelm.

3. Teach What You Know

Explaining a concept to someone else is one of the best ways to test your understanding.

No study buddy? Try talking it out to your dog, your mirror, or a voice memo app!

4. Weekly Brain Dumps

At the end of each study week, grab a blank sheet of paper and write down everything you can remember about what you learned—before looking at your notes.

Then go back and check what you missed. You’ll be shocked how much this boosts your recall over time!

5. Space it out (Don’t Cram)

Spacing out your recall practice over time helps you remember more, longer.

Aim for short, focused sessions several times a week instead of long cramming marathons.