- State-dependent memory
- Train your brain to get into the mental state of studying:
- sit at your study area
- turn on your study lamp
- after 25 min (the typical time you can learn) get up and rest for 5 min
- avoid distractions (avoid the living room, kitchen)
- The more active you are in your learning, the effective
- Concepts are more important than facts
- Study groups are great
- Rote learning
- Pomodoro technique