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Why, when and how to revise

This animation explains how you can revise your study material in the most effective manner.

This animation explains the best ways to revise your study material, based on scientific evidence about memory and the human brain.

The video recommends regular revision, as well as interleaving, which is revising topics in a mixed order. Feel free to explore this additional information-sheet about interleaving.

Which information was new to you? Do you spend enough time on revision? Please share your thoughts in the comments.

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