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Close the book and retrieve answers from memory — flashcards, self-quizzing, blank-page brain dumps. It beats re-reading every time.
Short, repeated review sessions spread over days lock material into long-term memory before exam day.
Take the pre-assessment seriously, under exam conditions. Review every miss until you can explain why the right answer is right.
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