Memory Monday!

Did you know? Testing yourself on information is better than simply rehearsing or re-reading it. Some of us may shudder at the thought of a test, but this brain fact actually refers to low-stakes testing of yourself to improve recall and memory.

“Rather than constantly being spoon-fed the information by re-reading it in the same book, testing forces us to confront gaps in our knowledge and makes the brain work harder to retrieve a piece of information. In doing so, it actually strengthens those neuronal connections and makes it easier to retrieve in future.”

Whether you’re studying, or trying to remember something important, why not implement some mini tests for yourself to recall the information?