Best way to study, or memorize something?

Question

I'm looking for some techniques on memorization or best way to study something and remeber it. I find that when I study for tests and stuff, for hours, the day of the test, I usually forget stuff.

I'm looking for free ways. Not some buy a DVD and I'll show you how kinda thing...

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

I HAVE FOUND THAT USING AS MANY SENSES AS POSSIBLE WHILE STUDYING IS THE BEST METHOD AT LEAST FOR ME. I READ THE STUDY MATERIAL ALOUD WHILE WRITING IT DOWN.

Answer 2

As bizarre as it sounds, first thing in the morning when you first get out of bed after a good nights sleep. Trust me, you may feel like your just coming to, but that's the best time to connect differrent pieces of information together. I got through a compressed course in comms and air defense engineering in the RAF using this method. Although what I had to do was understand the Complexities of certain equipment.  Memorizing however is a bit different to understanding. Would better understanding of the subject help you remember the individual facts. If it not I wish you the best of luck, I hope you do well anyway.

Answer 3

I was usually gifted by only having to read/study something only once, and I'd remember it.  But one surefire trick I learned was to use word association or make a funny story about something.  For example:   If I asked you to memorize the number 145, a basketball, grapes, and Florida...my technique would be to make up a story like, "one day I was playing BASKETBALL in FLORIDA, I got so hungry I had to stop and eat 145 GRAPES.  (sounds stupid, but it got me a 3.5 or better GPA most of highschool.  Same with numbers, vocabulary words, lists, etc...)

Answer 4

go over it multiple times

Answer 5

flash cards, rereading, or even make a game out of it or something.

Answer 6

I think that study methods/memorization are different for everybody, depending on how your mind works.  I like to memorize things by reading them, and them reciting them over in my head without looking.  I also like to have a mental picture of the thing.  I don't know what will work for you, but I suggest trying every way that people will come up with on the page that sound reasonable to you, and then pick one that works best for you.

Answer 7

flash cards

Answer 8

I usually just make up a study guide of what I'll need to know and then read over it a million times until it sinks into my head.  

Answer 9

What i found that really helps is to talk to your friends about the subject, like teaching them what you learned or even asking them what they know about it.