There are sure-fire methods of ensuring that you can memorize facts, something that students in particular very much rely on, according to cognitive psychologists.
Many teachers already recommend studying up to three nights before an exam or major test, and science agrees with them. Experts say that most people tend to underestimate the number of times they will need to revise something before it actually sticks, with five to seven times being the number recommended by those in the know.
However, it is a bad idea to constantly go over the same bits of the textbook during the one study session.
It is a good idea to break up study sessions into smaller sections and different topics; variety is important to avoid overkill and burnout on any one subject, but some downtime is also essential to make sure the same does not happen with study in general.
Taking regular quizzes, is another excellent method for helping students to retain information.
