[{"text_idx": "#000001", "text": "Ein proffilStrategaethPwy ydym niEin heffaith economaidd a chymdeithasolAdolygiad BlynyddolHanes"}, {"text_idx": "#000005", "text": "IsraddedigPorwch drwy ein pynciauCyrsiauPam astudio gyda ni?Diwrnodau Agored ac ymweliadauGwneud caisAriannu'ch astudiaethauFfioedd dysguCwrdd a\u0302\u2019n blogwyr myfyrwyrProsbectwsRhieni a chefnogwyrAthrawon a chynghorwyr gyrfaoeddCysylltu a\u0302 ni"}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "O\u0302l-raddedigPorwch drwy ein pynciauPam astudio gyda ni?Cyrsiau a addysgirYmchwil o\u0302l-raddedigAriannu'ch astudiaethauFfioedd dysguDiwrnodau Agored ac ymweliadauProsbectwsGwneud caisCysylltwch a\u0302 ni"}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "Bywyd myfyrwyrLletyCyrsiau rhan amser i oedolionDatblygu proffesiynolCyrsiau byr ar-lein"}, {"text_idx": "#000011", "text": "Arloesi ac effaithEffaith ymchwilAnrhydeddau a gwobrauCysylltiadau strategolAnsawdd a pherfformiad"}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "Ymchwil rhyngwladolAdnabod ein poblMyfyrwyr rhyngwladol"}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "Cwrdd a\u0302\u2019n harloeswyrCampws ArloeseddEin partneriaethauNewyddion"}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "Cefnogi pobl ifancRydyn ni\u2019n helpu pobl ifanc i wireddu eu potensialAdnoddau a gweithgareddau addysgol i athrawon, ysgolion a cholegauEin grwpiau blaenoriaeth"}, {"text_idx": "#000025", "text": "wrth wraidd popeth a wnawn"}, {"text_idx": "#000028", "text": "Welcome to my second blog in my own mini-series on \u2018Study Tips\u2019 where I aim to share advice on different techniques that I have found useful. Hopefully, we can start discussions to share advice on how to boss the exams to get into university and beyond! Today, I shall discuss Active Recall."}, {"text_idx": "#000029", "text": "Let\u2019s say I give you a list of dates to remember for a history exam, or selection of drug names for a chemistry test to go and learn, how would you go about it?"}, {"text_idx": "#000030", "text": "Many would sit down, write out the information as a mind-map or highlight the relevant sections of a textbook and study the list over and over until it is dedicated to memory. But is spending your time passively reading and re-reading your notes over and over and mind-mapping your way to exhaustion really the best call of action?"}, {"text_idx": "#000031", "text": "The Testing Effect is a scientific finding that highlights how long-term memory performance can be dramatically improved by testing yourself on the exam-related knowledge throughout your revision (not just right at the end when you think you\u2019ve got it)."}, {"text_idx": "#000032", "text": "There is considerable evidence in academic literature to support the efficacy of The Testing Effect, with participants outperforming those who passively re-read their revision notes. I\u2019ll include a couple of links at the end if you don\u2019t believe me! But for now, lets focus on how we can we incorporate it into our revision."}, {"text_idx": "#000033", "text": "Active Recall is the method of activating The Testing Effect in your own studies. The idea is that when you sit down to revise you should be testing yourself on the relevant knowledge. By forcing yourself to remember different aspects of information, it becomes better cemented into your long-term memory ready for your exams. By revising in this method you are making a better use of your time, as the knowledge is more likely to stick!"}, {"text_idx": "#000034", "text": "So, a brain hack that improves your ability to remember exam content ... sounds great! But what\u2019s the the catch?"}, {"text_idx": "#000035", "text": "Lets quickly compare the process of revising to a workout. The best workouts leave you feeling tired and sore, as you have pushed yourself to the limit. Revision is much the same!"}, {"text_idx": "#000036", "text": "Mind-mapping and re-reading over notes is like a leisurely stroll. Usually, it is not a challenge, so its not going to have a massive effect on your cardio."}, {"text_idx": "#000038", "text": "Active Recall is your run around Roath Park. Yes, it is hard, but stick with it and you will notice a difference in your long-term memory."}, {"text_idx": "#000041", "text": "Closed Book revision is possibly the easiest way to perform Active Recall in practice. Just cover whatever revision notes or mind maps you already have with a sheet of paper, and start to recall what you have written down! Reciting your notes from memory is an easy way of testing yourself, particularly if you are trying to remember a process."}, {"text_idx": "#000043", "text": "This is my favourite form of Active Recall! In fact, I tend to jump straight to writing flashcards as my method of writing lecture notes. The question answer format tends to work the best for me, but you can also write down key facts, quotes, or explanations!"}, {"text_idx": "#000045", "text": "Like flashcards, you can create a question answer format of important information and quiz yourself with friends. There are a tonne of benefits to revising with friends, such as:\u2022 their notes might be different, which can challenge you on content you may not be familiar with or have left out of your own notes\u2022 it can make revision less boring, as during your breaks you can go on coffee breaks together\u2022 you can also create accountability and responsibility, where you feel inclined to keep to a study schedule and less likely to procrastinate the work"}, {"text_idx": "#000047", "text": "When reading through your notes, perhaps take a step back and ask yourself to explain a key concept you come across. This can make the revision process more interactive and it is an easy way of progressing from a passive revision method to an active one."}, {"text_idx": "#000048", "text": "I hope you have enjoyed this blog. Please leave a comment if you found it useful, or if you have any revision tips that you\u2019d like to share! Perhaps I missed out a method of Active Recall that works for you!"}, {"text_idx": "#000050", "text": "Please find below a list of Journalistic Articles explaining the evidence behind active recall and the testing effect as promised:"}, {"text_idx": "#000054", "text": "Blogs by students for students"}, {"text_idx": "#000055", "text": "Cwyno am bostiad neu flog"}, {"text_idx": "#000056", "text": "Oni nodir fel arall, mae'r safbwyntiau a geir yn y blog hwn yn perthyn i'r awdur ac nid ydynt o reidrwydd yn cynrychioli barn Prifysgol Caerdydd."}]