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Study Smarter

A three-part guide to the study habits with the strongest evidence behind them: active recall, spaced repetition and better notes.

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3 parts · about 24 min in total

  1. 1Active Recall: The Evidence-Based Guide to Studying by Testing YourselfRereading feels productive, but pulling information out of your memory is what makes it stick. What the research shows, and seven practical ways to use active recall.24 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
  2. 2Spaced Repetition: How to Build a Review Schedule That Actually WorksCramming works for tomorrow and fails for next month. How spacing works, how far apart your reviews should be, and a simple schedule you can start this week.27 Sept 2026 · 8 min read
  3. 3How to Take Notes That Actually Help You LearnGood notes are not a transcript. What research says about note-taking, laptops versus paper, and how to use the Cornell, outline and mind-map methods well.20 Sept 2026 · 7 min read