Memory tricks for studying

Read more! Don't just skim the material, although this will take you longer. Make your study notes *shorter*, so that you are forced to retain the broader understanding

Listen to some chatty audio! Then, jot down the key parts of what's being said to absorb the topic.

Write down questions, too! While memorizing topics, write down questions you think of about context/details, then see if you can answer them yourself after reviewing the material.

Repeat it aloud! Verbalizing, more than simply thinking, can help. Also, try teaching it to someone else or having a discussion about key points.

Diagram it! Make charts, diagrams, tables, etc. to help you organize the info. Later, test yourself by leaving some spaces blank, and filling them in.

Review! Practice makes perfect, so continue to review material over and over.

Lastly, keep your diet in check. Might not be so obvious, but what nourishment you consume & when you consume it *does* impact your focus. Don't test your memory on an empty stomach!