{"id":103838,"date":"2023-05-24T21:56:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T01:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=103838"},"modified":"2023-05-31T10:03:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T14:03:21","slug":"how-to-test-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-test-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Test Yourself: Using Self-Testing to Retain &#038; Recall Material"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What&#8217;s the most effective form of studying? How long should you wait between learning and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/memory-retrieval\/\">self-testing<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-remember-what-you-learn\/\">remember what you learn<\/a> and strengthen your learning skills by testing yourself during the learning process. We&#8217;ve collected several techniques from a few sources that will help you retain and recall information effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading to learn how to test yourself and maximize your study routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-self-testing\">Self-Testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A misconception you might have learned in school is that testing comes at the <em>end <\/em>of the learning process. Rather, many experts agree that testing is a vital learning tool for improving your ability to recall and synthesize information. You can learn how to test yourself and get ahead in the game. Self-testing engages your brain in different ways than simply absorbing information. And, by using appropriate techniques to your advantage, you can strengthen both your memory of a subject and the skills involved with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/learning-how-to-learn\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Learning How to Learn<\/em><\/a>, Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski write that <strong>the most effective form of studying is <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/active-recall-studying\/\">active recall<\/a>,<\/em> <\/strong>which consists of reproducing or rephrasing ideas from memory,<strong> <\/strong>rather than passively rereading them. If you\u2019re memorizing facts, try to recite them or write them down from memory\u2014don\u2019t just reread them in your textbook or from your notes. If you\u2019re learning a problem-solving technique, work through an actual problem\u2014don\u2019t just read an example solution. If you\u2019re learning a hands-on skill, practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-do-hard-work\/\">doing the work<\/a> instead of watching someone else. When you actively test your knowledge, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/learning-how-to-learn\/1-page-summary#test-yourself-with-active-recall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your brain strengthens synaptic connections<\/a> in ways that passive learning doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/ultralearning\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Ultralearning<\/em><\/a>, Scott Young writes that, when learning new information, you should use flashcards or free recall (writing down what you remember from what you studied) to force your brain to retrieve information on its own. This helps you commit the information to memory. When testing yourself, Young also advises <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/ultralearning\/1-page-summary#principles-5-and-7-strengthen-your-memory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">giving yourself time between study and active recall<\/a>. He cites research suggesting that this small delay makes it more difficult to recall information, giving you a mental challenge that effectively improves learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The authors of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/make-it-stick\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Make It Stick<\/em><\/a> echo Young in suggesting that self-testing\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/corrective-feedback\/\">corrective feedback<\/a> is most effective when it\u2019s slightly delayed. Immediate feedback can become a crutch\u2014like learning to ride a bike with training wheels. The correction is so automatic that you begin to rely on that support, which inhibits you from truly learning and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-master-a-skill\/\">mastering a skill<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also emphasize that <strong>self-testing should be difficult and frequent.<\/strong> More difficult retrieval leads to better retention. The harder your brain has to work to retrieve the information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/make-it-stick\/1-page-summary#improve-retention-through-retrieval-practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the more firmly it cements it in your memory<\/a>. Frequent testing also improves retention by deepening your comprehension and improving your ability to apply the knowledge in different contexts. And the longer you continue regular testing\u2014even after you feel that you\u2019ve mastered the skill\u2014the longer-lasting your retention will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Example: Jack and Sara <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/keep-on-learning\/\">Never Stop Learning<\/a><\/strong><br><br>To follow her dream, Sara has to pass her high school physics class and the standardized tests used for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/college-admissions-criteria\/\">college admissions<\/a>. To prepare for her exams, she takes practice tests, reviews her answers, and tests herself again. At the same time, her father is working up the courage to perform in front of a crowd of total strangers. He plays \u201cdress rehearsals\u201d in private, which he records and listens to later. From those, he can identify problems with his technique that he doesn\u2019t notice while he\u2019s playing.<br><br>It\u2019s a happy day when Sara receives her college acceptance letter. To celebrate, Jack gives her a present\u2014a private concert of five songs he\u2019s learned specifically for this occasion. Neither has achieved their long-term goals yet, but they\u2019ve both worked diligently to learn new skills and have crossed the next stepping stone to realizing both of their dreams.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s the most effective form of studying? How long should you wait between learning and self-testing? You can remember what you learn and strengthen your learning skills by testing yourself during the learning process. We&#8217;ve collected several techniques from a few sources that will help you retain and recall information effectively. 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